Blue Sky Sports
Talent representation

UK

€56mm

Key Facts

Founded: 21.11.2019
Headquarters: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England (operational office); registered office: Derby, England
Players: 20 (3) – Total market value: €56mm
FIFA/FA registration: The FA (England) – Andrew David Gray (FARA0160), Richard Cresswell (FARA0144)
Languages: English
Regions covered: UK – with client placements in Premier League, Ligue 1 and Belgian First Division A
Email: enquiries@blueskysports.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueskysports_uk/

About

Blue Sky Sports is an England-based football representation and advisory group led by licensed agents Andrew David Gray and Richard Cresswell. The agency’s current roster blends elite first-tier clients with a strong U23 and academy pipeline, with a noticeable concentration in Yorkshire and Northern England pathways. Its differentiator is a tight integration of recruitment, player care and career planning delivered by an ex-pro-led team with scouting support.

Key People

• Richard Cresswell – Owner/Director, Football Agent (FARA0144), FIFA licensed

  • Former professional player turned FA-registered football agent; listed as “Owner” on the agency’s public roster page.

  • Contacts: Email – enquiries@blueskysports.co.uk;
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-cresswell-887a2595/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardcresswell25/

• Andrew David Gray – Owner, Football Agent (FARA0160), FIFA licensed

  • FA-registered football agent (authorised for minors per FA register) and co-owner; associated with the agency’s leadership and representation work.

  • Contacts: Email – enquiries@blueskysports.co.uk;
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-gray-8a1b04217/
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• Jack Turnbull – Head of Scouting / Recruitment

  • Leads scouting activity and supports player identification and pathway planning as part of the agency’s service offering.

  • Contacts: Via enquiries@blueskysports.co.uk (general).

Licensed agents:

• Andrew David Gray (FARA0160)

• Richard Cresswell (FARA0144)

Client Roster

Top players and talents (current):

• Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur) – 12.03.2006

• Max Dean (KAA Gent) – 21.02.2004

• Charlie Cresswell (Toulouse) – 17.08.2002

• Kian Spence (Rotherham United) – 09.01.2001

• Doug Tharme (Grimsby Town) – 17.08.1999

• Alfie Cresswell (Leeds United U21) – 30.12.2006

• Jasper Moon (Burton Albion) – 24.11.2000

• Saxon Earley (Stevenage) – 02.04.2002

• Josh Gentles (Raith Rovers) – 26.09.2007

• Jack Jenkins (FC Halifax Town) – 23.03.2002

• Maxim Kouogun (Hartlepool United) – 14.03.1997

• Tom Pugh (Spennymoor Town) – 27.09.2000

• Will Hugill (FC Halifax Town) – 06.11.2003

• Rogan Ravenhill (Barnsley U21) – 25.10.2005

• Campbell Darcy (Hebburn Town) – 20.04.2006

• Nathan Tinsdale (Hull City U21) – 20.12.2004

• Noah Wadsworth (Scarborough Athletic) – 06.02.2005

• Jay Tinsdale (Sheffield United U21) – 15.10.2004

• Kornel Misciur (Liverpool U21) – 27.04.2007

• Alfie Bradshaw (Nottingham Forest U21) – 19.06.2006

• Notable former clients: Not publicly substantiated.
  Coaches/Staff represented (if any): None publicly listed.

Notable Deals

• 2024 – Archie Gray: Leeds United → Tottenham Hotspur – permanent – €41mm – contract to 30.06.2030

• 2024 – Max Dean: Milton Keynes Dons → KAA Gent – permanent – €2mm – contract to 30.06.2028

• 2025 – Kian Spence: Barrow → Rotherham United – free transfer – contract to 30.06.2027

Services

• Player representation and contract negotiation

• Transfers and loans (deal sourcing, club liaison)

• Career strategy and pathway planning

• Scouting and talent identification

• Player support (relocation and off-pitch logistics via advisory network)

Partner Network

• UK club and academy pathways (strong presence across EFL and academy football), plus placements in France and Belgium via first-tier clients.

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 17 (based on “joined” dates for current clients since 01.07.2023)

• Deals ≥ €10m: 1 (Archie Gray to Tottenham – €41mm)

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 2 (Premier League – Tottenham; Ligue 1 – Toulouse)

• National team clients: 3 (Charlie Cresswell – England U21; Max Dean – England U20; Josh Gentles – Wales U19)

• Renewal/extension deals: 3 (Nathan Tinsdale; Jay Tinsdale; Kornel Misciur)

Approach & Philosophy

Blue Sky Sports positions itself as a player-first, pathway-driven agency, balancing first-team outcomes with development planning for academy and U23 clients. The operating model blends agent-led negotiation with structured scouting support, aiming to place players into environments that maximise minutes, progression and long-term value rather than short-term moves.

Fees & Transparency

• FIFA/FA frameworks regulate agent activity, including restrictions around conflicts of interest and (where applicable) capped service fees.

• Typical commission ranges: Not disclosed publicly by the agency.

• Dual representation policy: Should follow FFAR/FA restrictions where applicable (especially disclosure and conflict rules).

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public sanctions identified in available sources for the agency principals.

• Litigation / disputes: No public litigation identified in available sources connected to the agency principals.

• Media sentiment: Neutral to positive – coverage largely appears in the context of client transfers and development updates.

Awards/recognition

No verified awards or formal industry recognitions found in available sources.