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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."
South China Morning Post
03-04-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's Soccer Sevens to include overseas women's teams for first time
The HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens will this year welcome three overseas women's teams to compete for the first time, organisers revealed on Thursday. Advertisement Welsh side Wrexham AFC Women, Thailand's Chonburi FC Women and Eastern Thunder from Singapore are the three international teams that will compete alongside Hong Kong's TSL, Kitchee and Hong Kong Football Club. Last month, organisers announced that Premier League academies Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, Leicester City and West Ham United would take part in the men's section of the seven-a-side football competition from May 16 to 18. 'We are excited to be entering a women's team into the HKFC Soccer Sevens tournament for the first time,' Wrexham chief executive Michael Williamson said. '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.'
