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Bristol City appoint Pinnock head of women's football

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Bristol City begin the new league season away to Southampton on Sunday, 8 September

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Bristol City have appointed Romaney Pinnock as their first head of women's football.

, the Robins confirmed the new position will oversee a fresh strategy for the women's side including the development of home-grown players as well as increasing the supporter base.

"Bristol City feels like the type of football club that I’ll be proud to be part of – from their approach to growing the women’s game, to their community engagement, and everything in between," Pinnock said.

She joins the club after just over a year as head of women’s football at the South African Football Association.

The news comes as the Robins' head coach Lauren Smith resigned on Tuesday after a three-year spell in charge.

The Robins suffered relegation to the Women's Championship in April after Smith had guided them into the Women's Super League in 2023.