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BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
FAW reveals Adran Premier dates for 2025-26
The 2025-26 Adran Premier season will begin on Sunday, 7 September, the Football Association of Wales has final round of phase one fixtures will take place on Sunday, 25 January, two kicks off on Sunday, 15 February, 2026 and comes to an end on Sunday, 5 April, City Women will be looking to win a fourth successive Genero Adran title next season having finished 10 points clear of Briton Ferry Llansawel in 2024-25.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dale steps down as Wrexham Women's manager
Steve Dale has resigned as the manager of Wrexham AFC Women. During his four seasons in charge, the 34-year-old led Wrexham to promotion to the Adran Premier in 2023, as well as two Welsh Cup finals. Their promotion to the Welsh top division paved the way for Wrexham to become the first women's team in Wales to become semi-professional. "After four fantastic seasons in charge of Wrexham AFC Women, I have made the decision to step down as manager to pursue other opportunities," Dale told the club website. Dalby and Davies leave Championship-bound Wrexham Wrexham 'on march to history' after promotion Fletcher to leave Wrexham 'not by choice' "I would like to thank everyone at the football club for their support during my time here, and especially to the staff and players for helping us to make history with Wrexham AFC. "I am hugely proud of our achievements on the pitch, and honoured to have been able to play a part in the growth of women's football not just in Wrexham but the whole of north Wales." Dale, who was also involved in coaching the men's youth team set-up, first took charge in October 2021 after Mari Edwards' departure. Wrexham chief executive Michael Williamson said: "We would like to thank Steve for everything he has contributed to women's football here. "He has helped to change the face of the game not just in Wrexham but in all of Wales, overseeing an historic and hugely successful four years. "Steve departs with our grateful thanks and with our very best wishes for the future. Our search for his replacement is now under way."
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Dale steps down as Wrexham Women's manager
Steve Dale has resigned as the manager of Wrexham AFC his four seasons in charge, the 34-year-old led Wrexham to promotion to the Adran Premier in 2023, as well as two Welsh Cup promotion to the Welsh top division paved the way for Wrexham to become the first women's team in Wales to become semi-professional."After four fantastic seasons in charge of Wrexham AFC Women, I have made the decision to step down as manager to pursue other opportunities," Dale told the club website. "I would like to thank everyone at the football club for their support during my time here, and especially to the staff and players for helping us to make history with Wrexham AFC."I am hugely proud of our achievements on the pitch, and honoured to have been able to play a part in the growth of women's football not just in Wrexham but the whole of north Wales."Dale, who was also involved in coaching the men's youth team set-up, first took charge in October 2021 after Mari Edwards' chief executive Michael Williamson said: "We would like to thank Steve for everything he has contributed to women's football here."He has helped to change the face of the game not just in Wrexham but in all of Wales, overseeing an historic and hugely successful four years."Steve departs with our grateful thanks and with our very best wishes for the future. Our search for his replacement is now under way."
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Taylor to stay on as Swansea City Women head coach
Yzzy Taylor has been named head coach of Swansea City Women for the 2025-26 season after taking charge on an interim basis in Cardiff Met boss Taylor joined Swansea as assistant to Jamie Sherwood last summer before taking the reins when he left the who is also part of the Wales Women Under-19s coaching staff, made a positive impact at the end of what was a disappointing season for Swansea, who finished fifth in the Adran Premier."I'm keen to carry the momentum from the end of last season into next season," she said."This squad is strong, and I have full confidence in every player to improve and develop ahead of next year's campaign. The hard work starts now."Swansea's women's team have been semi-professional since 2023, when they formally became part of the men's Championship chief executive Tom Gorringe said: "We're delighted that Yzzy has committed to the Swans. "Since she took over as caretaker head coach, we've been on a great run and we're excited to see how the team, under her leadership, can improve next season."
Leader Live
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Wrexham women all set to compete in big Hong Kong tournament
Steve Dale's Reds will travel to Hong Kong to take part in the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens Tournament - becoming the first women's side to do so from outside of Asia. The tournament, which introduced a women's competition for the first time in 2024, includes Premier League sides Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion and West Ham United. Wrexham's squad will consist of 10 players, with a number of the Adran U19s North title winners included. These are Chloe Ankers, Grace Morris and Leah Burke, who have all made first team appearances. They will be joined by first team players Lili Jones, Ava Suckley and Erin Lovett, who will add invaluable experience. Mia Roberts, a member of the Wrexham line-up that secured promotion to the Adran Premier, will take the final position in the squad. All league matches in the competition will be played on Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, with the knockout contests taking place on Sunday, May 18. Joining Wrexham across the three-day tournament will be Hong Kong's TSL, Kitchee and Hong Kong Football Club, alongside Thailand's Chonburi FC Women and Eastern Thunder from Singapore. The top-two sides will go through to the women's cup final, with teams ranked third and fourth playing in the shield final, while the plate final will be contested between the fifth and sixth-placed sides. Matches will last for 14 minutes in total, made up of two seven-minute halves, with a one-minute interval at half-time. Wrexham U19s manager Gareth Owen told the club's website: 'I'd like to say a massive thank you to Hong Kong Football Club for the invitation to play in this year's HKFC Soccer Sevens 2025. 'We are so excited to represent the club out in Hong Kong for what will be not only a fantastic footballing opportunity, but a life experience for them as people. 'The way I see it, there's no point entering into a tournament if you're not planning on giving your everything to win it - who knows, we might just add to the silverware that the club has won this season!' Wrexham AFC CEO Michael Williamson added: 'We are excited to be entering a women's team into the HKFC Soccer Sevens tournament for the first time. 'As well as the opportunity to play in Asia for the very first time as a club, the tournament also provides fast-paced football and high-level opposition to test the players at the end of what has been another successful season on the pitch for our women's section, at both first-team and Under-19s level. 'To be invited to the long-standing and successful tournament is a mark of our growth of the Wrexham brand, and will provide a fantastic opportunity for our young players. 'We're looking forward to taking our place at the HKFC Soccer Sevens.' For more information on the tournament, visit the HK Soccer Sevens site. Wrexham squad: Chloe Ankers; Annie Collins; Grace Morris; Seren Cashen; Leah Burke; Bella Devereux; Lili Jones; Erin Lovett; Ava Suckley; Mia Roberts.
