Mount Pleasant Football Academy Appoints Charlie Methven as New Managing Director

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Mount Pleasant Football Academy (MPFA), the Caribbean’s premier football institution, has announced the appointment of Charlie Methven as its new Managing Director.

Mount Pleasant Football Academy (MPFA), announced the appointment of Charlie Methven as its new Managing Director.With a distinguished career in sports leadership, Methven brings a wealth of experience to MPFA. He previously served as CEO of Charlton Athletic and Executive Director of Sunderland AFC, while also advising top-tier organizations such as Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, McLaren F1, the Bahrain Grand Prix, and the Qatari government during the 2022 FIFA World Cup preparations.

Peter Gould, owner of MPFA, expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment. “Over the past six years, we have been committed to elevating our football operations to the highest professional standards. Bringing in Charlie Methven, a seasoned international sports executive, marks another major step in our journey, particularly in youth development and commercial growth.”

Methven shared his excitement about joining the academy. “Mount Pleasant is a truly visionary project with immense potential. My goal is to build on the incredible progress already made and work with the strong leadership team to take this club to even greater heights.”

Paul Christie, MPFA’s Sporting Director, also welcomed Methven to the Jamaican set-up. “Charlie’s arrival reaffirms our dedication to excellence. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue shaping the future of this exceptional club.”