York City Ladies announce new First Team Manager

York City Ladies is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Holloway as the new First Team Manager.

Following a thorough recruitment process, the 49-year-old joins the club following coaching spells at Sporting Club Albion Ladies, Coventry City Ladies and West Bromwich Albion Ladies, alongside a vast experience within the female pathways.

Holloway has also enjoyed spells within the boys academy set up at both Doncaster Rovers FC and York City FC.

York City Ladies Chairperson, Paula Stainton, said: "We made the announcement a few weeks ago about this recruitment opportunity, and I'm delighted to say that we had a really high calibre of applicants, and thank everyone who took their time to apply.

"We are absolutely delighted to have Chris on board, as soon as we met him on the first occasion, he felt like the right person and that was something that I said we really needed. Having now met with him 4-5 times, I'm confident he brings the experience and connections we were hoping for, along with a great positivity and passion for the game that we share."

Chris Holloway shared his excitement at being announced as the new First Team Manager, he said: "I can't wait to get going. I've watched a training session and been in and around the place, and I really want to get started and meet the girls.

"When I look at this squad of players, it excites me. There's definitely a lot of talent."

Paula added, "We spoke to players last night following our postponed game, and everyone is excited to get going. Chris will be straight to it in training this evening and his first game in charge will be our league match at York Sport Stadium against Chorley Women this Sunday."