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Interim boss Church leaves Swansea City Women

Chris Church in the Swansea dugoutImage source, FAW
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Chris Church's side were beaten in last month's Adran Trophy final by Cardiff City

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Interim head coach Chris Church has left Swansea City Women after 11 years at the club.

Church had been in charge since October 2023, having previously won the Welsh title as Swansea boss in 2021-22.

Swansea finished second to Cardiff City in the Adran Premier this season.

Alice Weekes, who was named Swansea鈥檚 first head of women鈥檚 football in March, thanked Church for his 鈥渉ard work and dedication鈥.

鈥淐hris has managed the team through a period of major transition, following the introduction of semi-professional contracts for the women's first team last summer,鈥 she said.

Church joined Swansea 鈥 then known as Swansea City Ladies - in 2013 as reserve-team manager and has also served as assistant boss and under-19s coach.

"I鈥檝e had an incredible journey with Swansea City. It鈥檚 been fantastic to see the women鈥檚 game make such strides in Swansea and Wales,鈥 he said.