23/09/2025
๐๐ก๐จ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐/๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ?
A new season means another year of early starts, late finishes and full turnstiles for the people who make matchdays work: ticketing managers.
Last season we launched the Ticketing Manager of the Year Award with the National League to shine a light on footballโs operational heartbeat. We were proud to recognise:
Sarah Rowntree (Hartlepool United) โ transforming operations with calm, care and deep community commitment
Andy Gate (Oxford City) โ blending innovation, empathy and club spirit into a matchday fans love
Ollie Gout (Dorking Wanderers) โ all-in leadership across ticketing, media and accessibility, ensuring no fan is left behind
This year, weโre doing it again, because the role has never mattered more. Ticketing managers keep revenue flowing, queues moving and systems resilient; they safeguard data, uphold accessibility and compliance, and protect the supporter experience when plans change.
Clubs, start taking notes now.
Capture the wins that show impact, shorter queues, smoother access, clearer comms, stronger inclusivity, better supporter care. When nominations open, be ready to recognise the people behind your gates who solve, serve and sustain your club week after week.