Huw Jenkins lands new job as ex-Swansea City chairman spotte

Huw Jenkins lands new job as ex-Swansea City chairman spotted at youth derby clash with Cardiff City
Jenkins was seen sitting with Wilfried Bony as the Swans' Under-21s played the Bluebirds' young guns


Former Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins has linked up with a global sports management agency.

The 59-year-old joined the Swans in 2002 and was a pivotal figure as the club staved off relegation from the Football League in 2003 by beating Hull City 4-2 at The Vetch Field on the final day of the campaign.

Under his leadership, the club rose up through the divisions and into the Premier League for the first time while also playing in the Europa League after winning the League Cup in 2013. But his relationship with fans turned sour following the sale of the club to Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien in 2016.

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The Jack Army regularly protested against the ownership of the club, with Jenkins leaving his post as chairman in February 2019. Jenkins was spotted sitting next to former Swan Wilfried Bony during the mini south Wales derby at Leckwith on Tuesday afternoon - with the 10-man visitors losing 4-3 to their bitter rivals.

And it has been confirmed that the Welshman has joined Cobalt Sports Management Agency - a firm which specialises in the careers of professional footballers.

"We are delighted to announce that Huw Jenkins OBE will be joining the @cobaltsportsmanagement team," a statement read. "Huw was Swansea City chairman between 2002/2019 and overlooked their meteoric rise from the very bottom of League Two to the very top of the pyramid @premierleague.

"During this time, Huw developed an outstanding track record with his recruitment of both players and managers. Merging Huw’s unquestionable expertise and wealth of experience alongside our current staff members will ensure our current and future clients will get the very maximum from their individual careers.

"Huw obtained an OBE in 2015 for his services to Welsh football and also won the prestigious football CEO of the year in 2015. We look forward to beginning our work with Huw and hopefully this addition brings many years of future success."

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Has an eye for talent and worked the Managerial and player markets very well for Swansea, they got rid, i'm not sure they are better off with their consortium?

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cobalt-sports-management-ltd-uk-/beraterfirma/berater/8041

They seem to be concentrating on young talent and include a certain Craig Bellamy amongst their clients

Companies House says that they've been in the Gazette in September and were due to be struck off for the second time. Bells is no mug though so maybe getting Jenkins involved is their next step. Main director has been into a few things but all tiny.

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GrangeEndStar thats interesting.

Knowing of Bellamy's interest in developing young talent I wonder whether he is going to move towards becoming an agent, possibly in partnership with Huw Jenkins.

GrangeEndStar thats interesting.

Knowing of Bellamy's interest in developing young talent I wonder whether he is going to move towards becoming an agent, possibly in partnership with Huw Jenkins.

Definitely a link as Craig's son Ellis is their Head Of Recruitment so no doubt leveraging his dad's network and their website also has Craig front and foremost. Looks like their focus is on young talent who need decent representation as they say they want to disrupt the present agency model. They're also into rugby too, the owner is an ex Blues player. Craig recently said he wants to focus on coaching but good he's given his lad a leg up into this business, good luck to them.

The company are linked with a large law firm, seem to have their ducks in a row in regards to negotiations and legalities, the striking off is nothing according to companies house, a late submission which is usually shareholders sorting ownership. Knowing Huw he would have done is diligence .. I wish him all the best ..he's been a brilliant servant to South Wales football. I'm sure he will be a huge success ...