The 40-year-old Frenchwoman signed a three-year contract with the appointment ending a long search after Willie Kirk’s sacking
‘Football has to be a show’ – Miquel joins Leicester Women as new managerAppointment ends long search after Willie Kirk’s sackingLeicester City Women have confirmed the appointment of Amandine Miquel as their new manager on a three-year contract.
“I am very excited for this new project,” she said. “Right now the WSL is one of the best leagues in the world and it’s the place to be. I am very pleased that I have the opportunity to be here.“It will be amazing to manage in such a nice stadium and to have the fans supporting the women’s game. I want to get the best out of every player and help the team climb the table. We want to make our fans proud of their team.
Leicester finished 10th in the Women’s Super League last season, 12 points clear of the relegation zone, and have been searching far and wide for a new manager for several months.
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