Hannah Dingley’s reign as only female manager in England’s top four leagues is set to come to an end, as Forest Green Rovers caretaker boss to be replaced by Southampton coach David Horseman
Hannah Dingley’s reign as the only female manager in England’s top four leagues comes to an end as Forest Green Rovers acting boss will be replaced by Southampton coach David Horseman
- Hannah Dingley’s time as Forest Green Rovers manager is drawing to a close
- She was appointed to the position following Duncan Ferguson’s departure
- She is the first woman to lead a men’s team in England’s top four divisions
Hannah Dingley’s reign as the only female manager in England’s top four leagues is drawing to a close and Forest Green is ready to appoint a new head coach.
Mail Sport understands that Southampton Under-23 coach David Horseman is about to be appointed as the new boss of the League Two side ahead of the new season.
Horseman’s appointment is expected to be confirmed in the next 48 hours.
Forest Green placed head of academy Dingley as caretaker of the men’s senior team following the departure of Duncan Ferguson.
Forest Green Rovers interim manager Hannah Dingley (pictured) will be replaced by the club
She made history by becoming the first woman to manage a men’s football team playing in England’s top four divisions
She replaced Duncan Ferguson (pictured), who left the club earlier in July following poor form
In a milestone – revealed exclusively by Mail Sport – for English football, Dingley was handed the reins of the League Two club following Ferguson’s departure on July 4.
Dingley – who holds a UEFA Pro license – became the first woman, albeit temporarily, to manage a men’s team in one of England’s top four divisions.
But her reign is now at an end and Horseman is about to take over.
Mail Sport understand Dingley (pictured) will be replaced by Southampton U23 manager David Horseman