2023-07-18 10:15:32
The era of Hannah Dingley, the first woman in history to coach a professional club in England, is already coming to an end. Appointed on July 4, the interim coach of Forest Green Rovers will be replaced by David Horseman, coach of the Southampton U23s.
An interim for the story, but of very short duration. Propelled on July 4 as interim coach of Forest Green Rovers, in the English fourth division, Hannah Dingley had become the first woman to coach a professional club in England.
But barely twelve days following his appointment – the 39-year-old Englishwoman had taken over from Duncan Ferguson, dismissed following the club’s relegation to League Two -, his replacement has already been found: it is David Horseman, coach of the Southampton U23s and assistant to Rubén Sellés at the end of last season, revealed on Monday the BBC.
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“A valuable experience and an important step in his career”
“I’m grateful to Hannah for holding the reins of the club while we went through the whole recruitment process and, although she didn’t get the main job this time around, it’s without a doubt. doubt a valuable experience and a milestone in his career,” praised Forest Green Chairman Dale Vince.
Holder of a professional UEFA coach license, Dingley was still able to lead his team during a friendly match once morest Melksham (1-1), resident of D8, and supervise an internship in Ireland. She will also always be present during the club’s next pre-season matches once morest Coventry (Tuesday) and the Everton U21s (Wednesday), before giving way to her successor.
Romain Daveau Journalist RMC Sport
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