Ipswich Town FC Women have announced the appointment of Joe Sheehan as new manager until the end of the season.
Sheehan, 30, succeeds Carla Dickinson who stepped down as boss following Town’s 3-0 East Anglian Derby defeat to Norwich City on Wednesday.
He joined Town in October 2017 as Lead Coach of the Women’s Regional Under 21 Academy setup and has been integral to the growth of Women’s football at Ipswich Town.
This season under his stewardship, Town’s Under 21 side have recorded memorable victories against the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City.
He also holds a role within the Essex FA Regional Talent Centre and has been responsible for the development of many England youth internationals.
Sheehan will continue his role within the 21’s setup alongside his new position of first-team manager and will be supported by assistant Paige Shorten and former Blues boss Ralph Pruden.
His first game in charge takes place tomorrow at home to Brantham Athletic in the Suffolk FA Women’s Cup quarter-finals.
He joined Town in October 2017 as Lead Coach of the Women’s Regional Under 21 Academy setup and has been integral to the growth of Women’s football at Ipswich Town.
This season under his stewardship, Town’s Under 21 side have recorded memorable victories against the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City.
He also holds a role within the Essex FA Regional Talent Centre and has been responsible for the development of many England youth internationals.
Sheehan will continue his role within the 21’s setup alongside his new position of first-team manager and will be supported by assistant Paige Shorten and former Blues boss Ralph Pruden.
His first game in charge takes place tomorrow at home to Brantham Athletic in the Suffolk FA Women’s Cup quarter-finals.
