Swansea City Appoint Richard Montague as New Director of Football
Swansea City is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Montague as the club's new Director of Football.
Richard, who previously served as the Executive Director at Notts County, will officially join the Swans on Tuesday, February 18th.
In his new role, Richard will be responsible for overseeing all football operations and supporting the club's recruitment strategy.
His extensive experience and proven track record in football make him a key addition to the Swansea City family.
Richard began his career in 2011 with Football Radar, where he rose to become Head of Football Analysis.
He led a team of 100, developing advanced methods for football analysis and focusing on predicting game outcomes using match and player data.
In 2019, Richard moved to Notts County as Executive Director, effectively serving as Director of Football.
He was tasked with running the club’s football operations, including overseeing player recruitment, managerial appointments, academy operations, medical, sports science, and analysis.
Under his leadership, Notts County consistently outperformed their playing budget, scoring a significant number of goals, developing and selling players for substantial fees, and establishing a reputation for possession-based attacking football. They currently sit second in League Two.
Notably, Notts County secured a return to the EFL under current Swans head coach Luke Williams in 2023, becoming renowned for an exciting style of play that saw them score a remarkable 117 goals in a season.
They have since challenged for promotion to League One, while developing young players who have made a considerable impact for the club and/or generated significant transfer fees.
Richard’s deep understanding of data analytics and his first-hand knowledge of the football industry and operations make him the outstanding candidate for this role.
We look forward to him starting his new duties at Swansea City.
Please join us in welcoming Richard Montague to Swansea City.