Everton Women's Team Sacks Manager Amid Relegation Dangers
The Toffees have parted ways with Danish manager Brian Sørensen, who was only in charge since 2022. The move comes as the club teeters on the edge of relegation, currently ninth in the table and four points away from the drop zone.
Despite a crucial first home win this weekend that moved them to within striking distance of safety, chief executive Angus Kinnear has stated that a change of direction is necessary for progress. Sunday's result was seen as important, but ultimately it wasn't enough to keep Sørensen in his role.
The Danish manager had overseen the team to sixth-place finishes in 2022-23 and back-to-back eighth-placed finishes since then. Assistant coaches Stephen Neligan and Ashley Tootle have also left the club.
In a statement, Kinnear expressed gratitude towards Sørensen, Neligan, and Tootle for their efforts during their time at the club. However, the decision to sack Sørensen suggests that the club is seeking new ideas and approaches in order to improve the team's performance.
Everton has appointed Scott Phelan as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The 37-year-old Phelan is a former England youth international and has worked extensively with the club's boys academy, including managing the Under-23s. He will be assisted by Jennifer Foster and goalkeeping coach Ian McCaldon.
Phelan's first game in interim charge is this weekend against London City Lionesses, followed by a crucial match against fellow strugglers West Ham next week. The new manager faces an uphill battle to turn around the team's fortunes, but some fans may see it as a necessary shake-up given the club's recent struggles.
The Toffees have parted ways with Danish manager Brian Sørensen, who was only in charge since 2022. The move comes as the club teeters on the edge of relegation, currently ninth in the table and four points away from the drop zone.
Despite a crucial first home win this weekend that moved them to within striking distance of safety, chief executive Angus Kinnear has stated that a change of direction is necessary for progress. Sunday's result was seen as important, but ultimately it wasn't enough to keep Sørensen in his role.
The Danish manager had overseen the team to sixth-place finishes in 2022-23 and back-to-back eighth-placed finishes since then. Assistant coaches Stephen Neligan and Ashley Tootle have also left the club.
In a statement, Kinnear expressed gratitude towards Sørensen, Neligan, and Tootle for their efforts during their time at the club. However, the decision to sack Sørensen suggests that the club is seeking new ideas and approaches in order to improve the team's performance.
Everton has appointed Scott Phelan as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The 37-year-old Phelan is a former England youth international and has worked extensively with the club's boys academy, including managing the Under-23s. He will be assisted by Jennifer Foster and goalkeeping coach Ian McCaldon.
Phelan's first game in interim charge is this weekend against London City Lionesses, followed by a crucial match against fellow strugglers West Ham next week. The new manager faces an uphill battle to turn around the team's fortunes, but some fans may see it as a necessary shake-up given the club's recent struggles.
the fans will be watchin closely tho, lets see if hes up 4 tht 
. I mean, come on, you're already reaping what you sow with relegation dangers and now you're changing managers like it's nothing? 
It feels like nobody takes this team seriously until something goes wrong.
. It's all so... frustrating 
, gotta clear the old to make way for the new 
i think his youth experience will help with the academy but can he actually manage senior teams tho? 
. Still, you can understand why Kinnear would want to bring in fresh ideas and approaches if they want to avoid another relegation battle. The appointment of Scott Phelan as interim head coach is an interesting move - he's got some decent experience working with the Under-23s, so fingers crossed it works out for him 
. Brian Sørensen did have some decent results, especially last weekend when they beat their opponents at home 
. But maybe it just wasn't enough or something didn't click with his style of play 
.
atm think its kinda harsh but at the same time can u blame them? dont get me wrong, they did have some good results but overall its been a tough season for em. think phelan's appointment might be just what they need tho - hes had some good experience with the academy and has worked with england youth int'l so maybe hes got a few tricks up his sleeve 
The appointment of Phelan, who has youth development experience, could potentially bring in some new ideas and energy to the squad. However, I'm not sure if this change will be enough to overcome their current struggles - they're still four points away from relegation after all! 
It'll be interesting to see how Phelan's tenure unfolds and whether it's a step in the right direction for Everton Women.
the team's had some decent results before, and scott phelan comes in with some fresh ideas & experience 
plus he's worked with the boys academy, so he knows the club's got talent 
season's not even over and they're already desperate for a fix 
i think scott phelan has his work cut out for him though, last 8 games been pretty meh... maybe a change in approach will help the team gel and start winning some games regularly 
Guess that first win this weekend was all for naught. Anyways, I guess it's all about trying new things and hoping for the best. Silver linings and all that jazz 
. On the bright side, Scott Phelan seems like a solid interim coach, so fingers crossed he can whip the team into shape before the season is out 
he was only doing his thing for like 2 years and had some good results too... i mean relegation is always on their minds but sometimes u think they gotta give ppl a break 
fingers crossed he can turn things around 
but apparently 3 wins in a row dont guarantee anything 
everton is literally on the edge of relegation now and they cant afford to lose any more games 
scott phelan seems like a good choice tho 
but i gotta admit his youth setup skills r pretty fire 
so lets see if phelan can turn it around!!! 
He had some decent results, yeah, but it's not like he was expected to win the Champions League or anything. And to be fair, that one win at home this weekend wasn't enough to keep him in the job... I mean, I get it, Everton's gotta try something new and all, but still... 
What's the point of having a good team if you're just gonna stick with the same old tactics and hope for the best? 
At least Scott Phelan's got some decent experience under his belt, so fingers crossed he can turn this thing around. 
️