Hannah Dingley, the first female coach in the history of English football: “It’s a very exciting moment”

AndForest Green Rovers of English League Two (the second RFEF in Spain) has signed The first female coach in the history of English football. It comes to Hannah Dingley, who previously worked through the youth ranks of the South West Club of England, is considered the only vegetarian club in England. Footballer Hector Bellerin, for example, has shares in this club.

“It’s a very exciting moment in football and I’m happy and grateful In order to have the opportunity to be in this position and lead the club with such modern thinking.” These were Dingley’s words after the club’s announcement. The coach was also the first woman in England’s history to lead a youth academy.

From the club, it was clear that the person chosen had to be her: “Hannah was the natural choice for us because she has done a great job running our academy and is very much in line with the club’s values,” she said. Dale Vince, owner of Forest Green Rovers since 2010. In addition, the manager spoke about the impact this signing could have in the future: “This also sends a message to the sport that this appointment is made on merit. This marks a new era.”