Albion win Loan Management Team of the Year award

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Industry-recognised accolade for Pathway Development Manager Gordon Greer and his team.

2026-11-13T11:15+00:00

Pathway Development Manager Gordon Greer paid tribute to his team after Albion won the coveted Loans Management Team of the Year award. 📷Paul Hazlewood.

Albion’s industry-leading approach to player development has received global recognition after the club won Loan Management Team of the Year at the TransferRoom summit in Lisbon.

The event brought together more than 500 decision-makers, sporting directors, and agencies from across the globe for two days of discussions, intelligence sharing and network-building ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

Recognised by peers across world football, Albion came out on top from a shortlist that included Chelsea, AC Milan, Juventus, RB Leipzig, Fiorentina, and Como.

The loans department plays a pivotal role in the club’s footballing model, ensuring that every player sent out on loan gains competitive senior experience and is given the best possible platform to flourish.

The award reflects the club’s best-in-class framework for sourcing placements, monitoring player progress and creating bridges between academy football, senior loans and first-team opportunities.

It also reinforces the club’s reputation as one of world football’s leading destinations for talent identification, nurturing and progression.

Pathway Development Manager Gordon Greer and Pathway Development Coach Sam Baldock attended the event to represent the club and collect the award.

Greer said, “It’s been two excellent days in Lisbon at the TransferRoom Summit. It was great to connect with so many clubs as we prepare for the January transfer window.

"A huge thank you to everyone who voted for Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. Sam and I were honoured to collect the award on behalf of the club.

"We are very proud and grateful to be recognised by our peers across the game for the club's excellent work in loan pathways and development. Well done to everyone at the club who are involved in the process.”