Hannah Dingley becomes first female manager to take charge of Forest Green Rovers

Dingley who has been a coach with the club for four years has now been appointed as manager on Tuesday for the English Football League Club- Men's side.

The Forest League Club appointed Dingley to manage the club after her exit from Duncan Ferguson.

The former striker left his post as head coach after failing to keep Forest Green in League One in the previous season.


Dingley's first match in charge will be at Melksham Town on Wednesday.

She had joined the club back in 2019.

Dingley holds a Uefa Pro Licence. Dingley had been working for Burton Albion earlier.

Forest Green's Chairman Dale Vince said Hannah Dingley was naturally chosen as the manager of the English Football Club.

Although the move is temporary, Hannah Dingley's appointment as the manager of the Men's side of the club has made a landmark move in the history of English Football.

" I am very excited for this next step of my career. Pre-season has just begun and the full season kicks off very soon. It's an exciting time in Football. I am grateful for this opportunity to step up and lead such a progressive and forward-thinking club", says Dingley.

Forest Green will be playing their season in England's fourth tier in August at home in Salford.

FAQs

Q1. Who is Hannah Dingley?
Hannah Dingley is a Football Coach. She was born in Wales. She is the current manager of the English Football League Club, Forest Green Rovers. She has created history to be appointed as the first woman to manage men's side Football.

Q2. How much are Forest Green Rovers worth?
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is based in Nailsworth, England. Its estimated net worth is £10.5M, according to reports