- Some might say the recent announcement that, for the first time in decades, the women’s team will come under the control of the main club and be funded as an independent, semi-professional entity, was long overdue.
In recent years the flag has been flown proudly by Wanderers’ community arm, who have established a thriving system of junior footballers. But attempts to elevate the senior team – or even create a breakaway side – have proven problematic and ill-conceived.
This year, however, Wanderers seem to mean business. They have appointed a full-time manager in Myles Smith, who boasts experience in the men’s and women’s game with West Ham, Manchester Unitedand Saudi club Al-Ittihad.
