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BBC News
8 hours ago
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- BBC News
Wales' Barton takes on Saltdean head coach role
Wales international Kayleigh Barton has taken her first step into 37-year-old forward left her playing career at Charlton Athletic earlier this month and will now take on a head coach role at Saltdean United who was in Wales' recent Nations League squad, will be hoping to feature in this summer's Euros - Wales women's first major tournament. Rhian Wilkinson will announce her squad on Thursday, 19 June from the summit of Yr Wyddfa."I'm really excited to begin my role," Barton said. "I believe we have a talented group of players and together we can achieve something special this season."I am looking forward to kicking off the season."The 86-capped international holds a UEFA A coaching licence and will work closely with Saltdean's first team managers Katie McIntyre and Amy formed a women's team in 2017 and currently play in the London and South East Women's Regional Football League.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Former Charlton Athletic ace Barton named Saltdean United head coach
Former Charlton Athletic forward Kayleigh Barton has been named as the new head coach of London and South East Women's Regional Football League club Saltdean United. The Tigers announced news of their appointment via a post on their official club X account this evening. Advertisement Barton takes her first step into coaching after recently announcing her departure from Barclays WSL2 club Charlton Athletic. The 37-year-old Welsh international spent two seasons with The Addicks after joining the club from Brighton & Hove Albion in summer 2023. Barton holds a UEFA A coaching licence and she looks to be the perfect appointment for a Saltdean United side that are hoping to go far in the coming years. After her appointment was announced, Barton said 'I'm really excited to begin my role with Saltdean Women FC as the Head Coach. I believe we have a talented group of players and together we can achieve something special this season. I am looking forward to kicking off the season.' Barton is one of five first team players to leave Charlton Athletic during the close season. Francesca Stables, Katie Godden, Sophie O'Rourke and Melisa Filis are also moving on at the end of their current contracts at The Valley.
