Ipswich Town Women Appoint David Wright as Interim Manager for Rest of Season
The academy coach inherits a bottom-placed side with 11 games to safeguard WSL2 status.
Overview
- The club confirmed Joe Sheehan has been replaced by former Ipswich defender David Wright on an interim basis through season’s end.
- Sheehan leaves the manager role after leading two promotions and turning the team professional, with talks ongoing over a new development-focused position.
- Ipswich have taken five points from 11 matches in their first WSL2 campaign and sit five points from safety at the halfway mark.
- Wright moves up from the academy after recent involvement with the women's squad and previous roles with the men’s U18s and U21s.
- Lauren Phillips will assist the interim staff, and Ipswich host Charlton Athletic on Sunday.