A former Arsenal and Tottenham youth player who made two appearances for the Antigua and Barbuda national team, Blackwood works for Gotham FC as head of player development and management, a newly created role. Blackwood, working previously with Amorós, was instrumental in helping Tottenham Hotspur earn promotion to the FA Women’s Super League (WSL) and contributed to the club’s 2024 FA Cup final run as a member of the coaching staff.