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Sport

Premier league manager Graham Potter to be awarded honorary doctorate by Leeds Beckett University

28 June 2024

Football manager Graham Potter is being recognised with an honorary doctorate by Leeds Beckett University for Services to Sport.

Picture of Graham Potter celebrating — Image credit: Paul Hazelwood, BHFA

Having studied and worked at Leeds Beckett, Graham is widely recognised as a leading English football manager and coach in the Premier League. Known for his progressive and educated managerial style, he partially credits its development to his time at the institution.

Graham joined Leeds Beckett University (then Leeds Metropolitan University) as Manager of the Leeds Carnegie men's team in 2009, competing in the Northern Counties East League Division One. During this time, he also completed an MSc in Leadership: Personal & Professional Development from the institution.

As a player and manager, Graham has worked with English teams including Southampton, Macclesfield Town, Swansea City, Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC, as well as Swedish club Östersunds FK.

Speaking on the recognition from Leeds Beckett, Graham Potter said: "I am extremely proud and honoured to receive the award of an honorary degree at Leeds Beckett University, an institution that has played a significant role in my development as a coach and person.

"I will be forever thankful to the students and staff at Leeds Beckett University for giving me the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a wonderful environment. The lessons have stayed with me throughout my career and therefore it is with extreme gratitude that I accept this award."

Leeds Beckett University Vice Chancellor Professor Peter Slee said: "As both an alumnus and former colleague, we are proud to have been part of Graham's journey to the top of English football. Graham is a champion of personal and professional development, and his success demonstrates the value of taking a critical and methodical approach to leadership in elite sport.

"This year, Graham joins nearly 1,000 fellow graduates from the Carnegie School of Sport, each striving to be the best in their chosen disciplines."

Graham Potter will receive his honorary doctorate during Leeds Beckett's graduation week in July, where over 7,500 students and 28,000 guests will attend ceremonies. Over 11,000 students will graduate from the university this summer.