West Ham Women have appointed Rehanne Skinner as their new manager.
Skinner led Tottenham to a best ever fifth-placed finish in the Women’s Super League (WSL) in 2021-22 but was sacked in March after a run of nine successive defeats.
She will take charge of West Ham next month after fulfilling media duties at the Women’s World Cup.
The first female manager of West Ham United in the #BarclaysWSL era!
Welcome to east London, Rehanne! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/G0ugG2AORC
— West Ham United Women (@westhamwomen) July 20, 2023
Skinner said on West Ham TV: “I’m delighted to be joining West Ham United.
“There have been a lot of conversations between myself and senior figures at the club around what the plans are moving forward and I’m just really excited at the prospect of leading the team.
“There is a great sense of togetherness along with serious long-term ambition. I think the challenge of delivering that is really exciting, and I’m really looking forward to having the opportunity to work with the players and lead towards the vision that the club has.”
Skinner is West Ham’s first female manager since their promotion to the WSL and Baroness Brady, vice-chair and director of the women’s team board, said: “Everyone at West Ham United takes real pride in our role as…
 in 2021-22 but was sacked in March after a run of nine successive defeats. She will take charge of West Ham next month after fulfilling media duties at the Women’s World Cup. The first female manager of West Ham United in the #BarclaysWSL era! Welcome to east London, Rehanne! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/G0ugG2AORC — West Ham United Women (@westhamwomen) July 20, 2023 Skinner said on West Ham TV: “I’m delighted...){kind=link}