Football: Hope Powell confident of more female managers

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Ex-England boss Hope Powell believes the appointment of Helena Costa as coach of a men’s team this week could inspire other clubs to take on female managers.

“I’m sure it will happen again in the future,” she told BBC Sport. ”We have to recognise the fact she has been given the opportunity based on her qualities and her expertise.

“Let’s just hope she gets the opportunity to do a good job. We almost take it as a given that every week somebody is being sacked, but if she doesn’t last, let’s not look at her gender as a reason for not doing well.”

Costa told the New York Times, “I hope this is only the first step. I opened a door and more women will walk through on my back. That’s what I hope.”

Lizzie Flint, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine

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