Forest Green Rovers Hire First Female Coach of Professional Men's Club

Forest Green Rovers have hired Hannah Dingley as caretaker manager, making her the first woman coach for a professional men's team in English football.
Forest Green appoint Hannah Dingley in landmark move as the first woman to lead an English Football League club.
Hannah Dingley has been announced as Forest Green Rovers' first-team manager, leading a team of 25 staff overseeing around 140 young players in the academy.
Dingley believes in the importance of diversity in the football industry, including more opportunities for women in coaching.
Dingley will continue preparations for the club's pre-season fixture against Melksham Town as Forest Green has shown a desire to think outside the box in their recruitment of head coaches.