Hannah Dingley: Forest Green caretaker boss becomes first woman to take charge of English Football League club
Hannah Dingley joined Forest Green as a coach four years ago and remains the only woman in charge of a men's English Football League academy since her appointment in 2019; Dingley said: «I am grateful for the opportunity to step up and lead such a progressive and forward-thinking club»
Wednesday 5 July 2023 08:35, UK
Forest Green Rovers have appointed Hannah Dingley as caretaker head coach, making her the first woman to take charge of an English Football League club.
The Gloucestershire club appointed Dingley following the departure of Duncan Ferguson.
The 51-year-old Scot was appointed in January but he was unable to keep them in League One, with Rovers winning just six of their 46 games.
Rovers have now moved to install Dingley in interim charge, making her the first woman to lead a men's professional senior team in England.
Forest Green chairman Dale Vince said on the club website: «Hannah was the natural choice for us to be first-team interim head coach.
»She's done a fantastic job leading our academy and is well aligned with the values of the club.
«It's perhaps telling for the men's game that in making this appointment on merit, we'll break new ground — and Hannah will be the first female head coach in English [men's] football.»
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Dingley will continue preparations for the club's opening pre-season fixture against non-League Melksham Town on Wednesday night.
«I'm really excited for this next step of my career,» she said. «Pre-season has just begun, and the full season kicks off very soon. It's an exciting time in football.
»I am grateful for the opportunity to step up and lead such a progressive and forward-thinking
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