Forest Green to appoint a female manager?

Chris_from_Sidcup said:

ElfsborgAddick said:

sam3110 said:

Why did big dunc get dismissed at this time?

One win in 18 I believe.

Then fire him immediately after the last game of the season. The fact they waited 2 months suggests something else might have happened.

The cynical part of me thinks the owner knew that an announcement like this would come with a fair bit of publicity and he’s wanting to make a statement with it.

Wouldn’t really be a good look if he made her the first ever female manager of a men’s first team right after the season finished and then replaced her with a permanent hire before she’d even got a game of pre season. 

Is this a serious appointment or a bit of free publicity for the club/owner?

soapboxsam said:

JohnBoyUK said:

Poor old Sol, whats he got to do to get a job.
Even employing women in front of him now!

On a serious note, good on her and best of luck.  I'm just surprised Emma Hayes wasnt the first lady to manage a mens team.

When Emma Hayes name was mentioned as a Candidate for Wimbledon a couple of years ago, she quite rightly felt insulted. She had taken Chelsea women to a Champion League final and had been a well qualified coach for 20 years so she wasn't impressed. To go from working with Elite women footballers to journeyman League 1 and 2 really isn't a promotion. 

As long as Women can put up with "you don't know what your doing" when they are on a losing run then fine.

In 2023 many people are struggling with biology and the difference with men and women BUT I would think if a female coach has worked with male footballers in her coaching for a number of years then she will be in a stronger and easier position to work as a coach in full time professional mens football as the banter and male egos they will be use too.

You cannot compare Chelsea women to Wimbledon men's. So it isn't insulting at all. Hayes doesnt have any experience within mens football (as far as im aware), so to presume she should be getting a top job would be insulting. The same as when Neville should never have been given the England womens role.

I have absolutely no doubt that a female coach would have no problem transitioning to the men's game, however I would be fascinated to see how they would get on with the emotional management involved. A lot of young men look at a manager almost as a father figure status off the pitch, so would be interesting to see how it would go with a male/female dynamic.

My cynicism tells me this is another headline grabbing notion from Owner Vince .. he's making a big play in the political arena and Veganism and feminism are SOOOOOO right on and politically cool for the Lib Dems n Greens

ValleyGary said:

soapboxsam said:

JohnBoyUK said:

Poor old Sol, whats he got to do to get a job.
Even employing women in front of him now!

On a serious note, good on her and best of luck.  I'm just surprised Emma Hayes wasnt the first lady to manage a mens team.

When Emma Hayes name was mentioned as a Candidate for Wimbledon a couple of years ago, she quite rightly felt insulted. She had taken Chelsea women to a Champion League final and had been a well qualified coach for 20 years so she wasn't impressed. To go from working with Elite women footballers to journeyman League 1 and 2 really isn't a promotion. 

As long as Women can put up with "you don't know what your doing" when they are on a losing run then fine.

In 2023 many people are struggling with biology and the difference with men and women BUT I would think if a female coach has worked with male footballers in her coaching for a number of years then she will be in a stronger and easier position to work as a coach in full time professional mens football as the banter and male egos they will be use too.

You cannot compare Chelsea women to Wimbledon men's. So it isn't insulting at all. Hayes doesnt have any experience within mens football (as far as im aware), so to presume she should be getting a top job would be insulting. The same as when Neville should never have been given the England womens role.

I have absolutely no doubt that a female coach would have no problem transitioning to the men's game, however I would be fascinated to see how they would get on with the emotional management involved. A lot of young men look at a manager almost as a father figure status off the pitch, so would be interesting to see how it would go with a male/female dynamic.

I think we may agree on this.
I'm not saying Emma Hayes should get a top men job, I'm saying she quite rightly felt insulted after reading her words that why would she want to coach men's football if she was at a high level anyway in the female game. Really difficult to equate mens and woman's football and the issues that will arise as a head coach. Going from period issues for the girls to knife crime and gangs with the lads from the big cities. The football is the easy bit compared to life problems for youngsters.
I have said that woman coaches will find their journey easier if they have worked in boys/youth football and work their way up.

My son works in academy football and going around the Professional academies from Chelsea to Salford said he is seeing more female coaches who coach both boys and girls in the younger age groups.

I imagine most players are more open to it than a lot of fans who dismiss the idea of a woman coaching a men’s team. 

KBslittlesis said:

Will watch with interest.
I truly wonder how the players feel about it?
Wishing her the very best 🙏🏻

I imagine they will not be too concerned, for them it is a job.  IF she starts, I'll give her till Christmas maximum.

The Red Robin said:

I imagine most players are more open to it than a lot of fans who dismiss the idea of a woman coaching a men’s team. 

I’ve been lucky enough to take my coaching badges over the last few years and some of the best coaches I’ve had mentor me through that have been women. Best coach I’ve ever had is a woman. She was at Donny at the time and was part of the England setup for their Euros win. 

In my 50 year working life in various jobs all my best managers have been women.

KBslittlesis said:

Will watch with interest.
I truly wonder how the players feel about it?
Wishing her the very best 🙏🏻

If they came through the Academy under her positive probably.

Baldybonce said:

The Red Robin said:

I imagine most players are more open to it than a lot of fans who dismiss the idea of a woman coaching a men’s team. 

I’ve been lucky enough to take my coaching badges over the last few years and some of the best coaches I’ve had mentor me through that have been women. Best coach I’ve ever had is a woman. She was at Donny at the time and was part of the England setup for their Euros win. 

In my 50 year working life in various jobs all my best managers have been women.

Same. And it’s not even close. 

The picture is of Emma Hayes

Gribbo said:

Algarveaddick said:

Some really good discussion on this thread. 

Cheers mate

I gave your comment a "LOL" too Rob, so you wouldn't feel left out...   

Mendonca In Asdas said:

If she can keep Big Ryan fit and on the pitch, she’ll have done well, all the best Hannah.

We kept him fit in the end didn't we?
Good luck Hannah!

This reminded me of the Two Ronnies classic - The Worm that Turned.

https://youtu.be/GcMd1F1acSo