Consilium Sports Group
UK–Ireland Pathway Builders
UK €33mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Consilium; Consilium Sports Group Ltd
Founded: 2019
Headquarters: 34 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 9EB, United Kingdom; registered office: 42 Eskbank Road, Dalkeith EH22 3BT, Scotland
Players: 47 (13) — Total market value: €33mm
FIFA/FA registration: Licensed agents listed on profile
Languages: English
Regions covered: United Kingdom; Republic of Ireland; Northern Europe
Email: hello@consiliumsportsgroup.co.uk
Tel: +44 7825 746988
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consilium_sports/
X: https://x.com/consportsgroup
About
Consilium Sports Group is an Edinburgh-based sports management consultancy focused on talent management across football’s elite and development pathways. The agency supports clients from first contracts through negotiations, career planning and life after sport, combining representation with advisory and scouting coverage across the UK and Ireland.
Key People
CEO/Founder: James Michael “Mike” Martin — Director; licensed agent.
Managing Director / Head of Football: Jackie McNamara — Director of Football.
Licensed agents: Mike Martin; Helen Parker. Head of Scouting: Andy Young.
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Ben Gannon-Doak (AFC Bournemouth)
Justin Devenny (Crystal Palace)
Luke McCowan (Celtic)
Blair Spittal (Heart of Midlothian)
Zander Clark (Heart of Midlothian)
Cameron Cooper (Airdrieonians)
Rising talents / U23:
Kieron Willox (Stoke City U21) — 19
Ben Stanway (Partick Thistle) — 21
Shea Kearney (Dunfermline Athletic) — 21
Sean Moore (Shelbourne) — 20
Lewis McGregor (Coleraine) — 21
Notable former clients:
Not publicly consolidated.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Not publicly listed beyond internal scouting/football operations staff.
Notable Deals
2025 — Ben Gannon-Doak: Liverpool → AFC Bournemouth; permanent; ~£25m; to 2030.
2024 — Luke McCowan: Dundee → Celtic; permanent; ~£1m; three-year deal.
2023 — Justin Devenny: Airdrieonians → Crystal Palace; permanent; contract extended in Jan 2025.
2025 — Shea Kearney: Cliftonville → Dunfermline Athletic; three-year deal (to 2028).
Services
Talent management & career planning
Contract negotiation and renewals
Transfers & loans (domestic and cross-border)
Scouting and pathway mapping
Commercials: sponsorships, image rights & media liaison
Partner Network
AFC Bournemouth; Crystal Palace; Celtic; Heart of Midlothian; Airdrieonians; Dunfermline Athletic; Shelbourne; The New Saints; Raith Rovers; Partick Thistle.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 6+ publicly documented moves and renewals (2023–2025).
Deals ≥ €10m: 1 (Ben Gannon-Doak to AFC Bournemouth).
Clients in top-5 leagues: 3+ pathways.
National team clients: Multiple youth/senior call-ups.
Renewal/extension deals: 1+ (Justin Devenny 2025).
Approach & Philosophy
Relationship-led representation with fit-first moves. Strong UK & Ireland pathways, on-the-ground scouting, tailored career roadmaps and commercial support.
Fees & Transparency
No public fee schedule. Representation under FIFA and national FA rules; dual representation only with informed consent.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded.
Litigation / disputes: None publicly surfaced.
Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive.
Awards/recognition
Not publicly listed.
