Everton Women have parted ways with their manager Brian Sørensen, with the club currently languishing near the bottom of the Women's Super League table. The decision comes despite the team securing their first home victory of the season at Goodison Park last weekend, a result that moved them four points clear of relegation danger.
Dane Departs After Nearly Four Years in Charge
The 45-year-old Danish coach leaves his position after almost four years as head coach, having taken charge in 2022. His departure marks a significant change for the Toffees, whose form at their historic home ground has been particularly poor throughout the current campaign.
Club Statement Points to Need for Change
Everton's chief executive, Angus Kinnear, acknowledged the importance of Sunday's victory but indicated that broader concerns necessitated a managerial change. "Sunday's first win of the season at Goodison Park was important," Kinnear stated, "but it has become evident that a change of direction is necessary to ensure the progression on the pitch we are all striving for."
The club currently sits ninth in the WSL standings, a position that has clearly prompted the board to seek new leadership. The timing of the decision, coming immediately after a rare positive result, underscores the depth of the issues perceived within the team's setup and long-term trajectory.
Interim Appointment Confirmed
With Sørensen's immediate departure confirmed, Everton have moved swiftly to appoint an interim successor. Scott Phelan, the club's Under-18s coach, will take temporary charge of the women's first team for the remainder of the season.
This interim arrangement allows the club hierarchy time to conduct a thorough search for a permanent replacement while aiming to stabilise performances in the final stages of the WSL campaign. The focus will now shift to whether this managerial change can inspire an improved run of form and secure Everton's top-flight status for another year.
