After a temporary stint at Everton since February, Scott Phelan has been announced as the new Head Coach for the women’s side.
Since Brian Sorensen left the club earlier this year, Phelan has been with the Toffees, guiding them to a secure finish in the WSL.The Englishman began his career in football with Everton, playing with their academy, where he secured the club’s Academy Player of the Year in 2005. From there, Phelan enjoyed a career as a midfielder for clubs including Bradford City and Halifax Town.
After his playing career was cut short, he returned to Goodison Park in 2012 in a coaching capacity.
Time With Everton Women So Far
After being appointed as their temporary manager in February, the 38-year-old has had a favourable second half to the season at his childhood club. His time with the women’s team so far has consisted of three consecutive wins in the league, a victory to conclude the WSL, and a comfortable finish for the team.
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Everton have seen the fifth highest attendance is the WSL since the temporary appointment of Phelan, proving his popularity with the fans. The team finished in eighth due to his guidance towards the end of the season.
A Promising Future
Hopes are high that the new manager will bring success and improvements for the Toffees in seasons to come. It is clear that Phelan is also looking forward to leading a new team and securing higher positions in the WSL. Speaking to Evertontv, the Head Coach discussed his excitement for the future of the club.
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“I am unbelievably proud to be given this role.
“My time at Everton has spanned a long time and to have the opportunity to lead our Women’s team as head coach is something I do not take for granted. I am excited and am looking forward to what’s ahead.
“I started at Everton at eight years of age at Bellefield, the old training ground. I stayed within the Academy, signed professional when I was 17, and then got released at 19.
“I continued to play until I was 24 and then got an opportunity to return as a coach in the Academy with the boys. I worked my way up through the age groups from 10 to 18.
“Now, I have got this opportunity to work with our Women’s team and it’s an amazing opportunity. We want to push forward and trying to get back to the place where we believe Everton Football Club should be, and that’s towards the top end of the table.”
It is reported that former striker Phil Jevons will also support the team as coach.
Is Phelan The Right Man?
Since February, Phelan has proven that he can make the right decisions for Everton. His knowledge of and relationship with the club will help him significantly in guiding the team’s progress.
He has also expressed optimistic yet achievable goals for the Blues, highlighting how his desired progress will take dedication to reach.
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