YORK City have confirmed a major step forward for women's football in the city - with York City Ladies formally becoming a part of the football club, and creating history in doing so.
As previously reported by The Press, York City co-chair Julie-Anne Uggla had intentions of taking control of the Ladies team.
That move has now come to fruition, in an exciting transition that will see York City Ladies appoint their first-ever full-time Head Coach.
The future for the Minsterbelles will now be controlled by a newly-established Leadership Committee, and unites the Men's and Ladies as one club moving forward.
Previously, the Ladies team had been a part of the York City FC Foundation, led by chairperson Paula Stainton.
Under her wing, the Minsterbelles have established themselves in the FA Women's National League Division One North, and recorded their best-ever finish in the Adobe Women's FA Cup.
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With the new structure in place, the Ladies team will receive more exposure, greater technical expertise and increased operational support for the first-team.
It won't just be the first-team that receives increased opportunities either, with the Ladies' Development Squad, PDP and York College Development Centre Squads also set to receive greater attention.
The news of a new permanent Head Coach sees Dan Jackson step away from his current role with the football club, after taking over from Bobby Patterson in 2025.
Patterson remains with the club, and will now undertake the role of Women's Pathway Development Manager, which means he will oversee the growth across the post-16 programmes.
Speaking on the news, co-chair Julie-Anne Uggla commented: "Today marks a defining moment for women’s football in York.
"Bringing York City Ladies FC under the club’s management structure ensures the women’s programme receives the visibility, resources, and professional support it deserves.
"The creation of a full-time Head Coach role is a powerful statement of intent and reflects our belief in the potential of the women’s game here in York.
"We must not forget the tremendous footings that have been set by our Foundation over previous seasons and we look forward to seeing them create the next generation of female players via the ETC and performance pathways."
CEO York City FC Foundation and York City Ladies Chairperson Paula Stainton added: "It has been my absolute pleasure to Chair York City Ladies for the last 12 years, and we have achieved great things during that time including the development of a full junior pathway with great successes both in our First Team and up to the Lionesses, with Jess Park and more recently Lottie Day and Abbie Jones at Under 17’s; as well as promotion to the FA Women’s National League; winners and taking part in various County Cup Finals and of course, our historical run this season in the Women’s FA Cup making it to the fourth round.
"I am delighted with this commitment made by Julie-Anne and Matt, offering the women’s club a more secure and prosperous future, and that I am able to take a more strategic role on the new Women’s company board.
"We look forward to supporting the ongoing growth of Women’s football here in York, using the foundation’s provided."
The role of full-time Head Coach remains open to applications, with the job description available HERE.
You can apply for the role by emailing enquiries@yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk.
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