Rangers stunned as Jo Potter QUITS as women's manager as she eyes major new boss role
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RANGERS are set to confirm the departure of women's manager Jo Potter.
The dramatic development comes amid interest from the Women's Super League in the former England international.
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Jo Potter is leaving Rangers
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Jo Potter won four cups as Gers boss
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It is expected that Rangers would receive compensation if, as expected, she decides that the time is right for another challenge.
Potter is contracted to the Light Blues until 2026.
The club were reluctant to accept her resignation but will not stand in her way as a fresh role awaits in a league which has finances and resources to dwarf what is on offer in the SWPL.
Rangers were Potter's first managerial job after a career in which she amassed 35 caps for her country.
Her move to Scotland came after she brought an end to a playing career that spanned two decades.
She played for the likes of Arsenal, Birmingham and Reading and represented England at a World Cup and European Championships.
The women's season does not kick off again until mid-August with Rangers now in the hunt for a new manager.
In both of her seasons in charge, Potter has delivered a cup double.
Rangers won both the Scottish Cup and the Sky Sports Cup in each of the last two campaigns.
But she missed out on securing the league title after two heartbreaking final day conclusions.
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A last-gasp Celtic goal saw the Hoops pip the Gers to the championship on goal difference in 2024, before defeat to Hibs at Ibrox saw the Edinburgh club secure title glory for themselves last month.
It'll mean new managers for both the Rangers men's and women's teams this season.
Russell Martin was appointed men's head coach at the beginning of this month and has started pre-season training with his players this week.
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