Ladies Manager Stuart Underwood Resigns

Dan Clark

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Ladies Manager Stuart Underwood resigns with immediate effect

Ladies Manager Stuart Underwood has resigned from his position with immediate effect. His decision comes following the sides 3-1 defeat to Evolution Ladies yesterday afternoon.

Former Guisborough Town Ladies Manager Stuart Underwood gives some final instructions before bringing on a sub.

Stuart took over the side in 2021 when the team was playing in the North East Regional Women’s Football League North, finishing the season in 10^th place. Unfortunately, the following season ending in relegation to the North Riding Football League Women’s Premier Division.

The 2023/24 season saw the Ladies finish as runners-up behind York City U23’s before going one better last season and claiming the League title, losing just one League game all season and eventually finishing nine points ahead of second placed Redcar Athletic Ladies.

Guisborough Town Ladies lift the NRFL Women's Premier Division trophy/ — Guisborough Town Ladies lift the NRFL Women’s Premier Division trophy.

Guisborough Chairman Andrew Bell commented: “We would like to that Stu for everything that he has done for the Ladies and the Club over the last four years. He leaves with the best wishes from us all”.

An interim manager will be in place for the Ladies game against Wigginton Grasshoppers at the Kevin Edward KGV on Sunday whilst we search for a new manager.

The Ladies senior team is a vital part of our player pathway from junior to senior football and if you would like to be a part of that, and are passionate about ladies football, then you can enquire by contacting [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 5PM on Friday 31st October.