Interim boss Wright given Ipswich job full-time
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David Wright has been appointed as the permanent manager of Ipswich Town Women after serving as interim manager since January. He successfully guided the team to 10th place in the Women's Super League 2.
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- David Wright appointed as permanent manager of Ipswich Town Women
- Wright served as interim manager since January
- Ipswich Town Women currently sit in 10th place in Women's Super League 2
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David Wright is now the permanent manager of the women's team after taking up the role on an interim basis in January [ITFC]
The interim manager of Ipswich Town Women has been appointed to the position on a permanent basis.
David Wright has helped lead the team away from the bottom of the Women's Super League 2 table, and they now sit in 10th place with two games remaining.
Before taking interim charge of Town Women in January, Wright coached in men's and academy football for clubs including Colchester United, MK Dons, Norwich City and then Ipswich Town.
Wright said he was "extremely honoured" to be appointed, adding: "We still have work to do in our final two games and we will be doing everything we can to end the campaign on a high."
He added: "I have really enjoyed leading this team over the past few months and I'm so pleased to be taking on this role.
"The players and staff have worked so hard since I've come in and that's been evident in the performances the girls have put in since the turn of the year."
Wednesday's 4-1 victory over Sheffield United, which ended a run of three defeats in a row, left the team three points clear of bottom club Portsmouth, with games against Birmingham City and Sunderland still to come.
Only one team will be relegated.
Maria Boswell has been Ipswich captain since December 2023 [Getty Images]
This is Ipswich's first year in the second flight, having been promoted last season under the management of Joe Sheehan.
Sean Burt, Town Women's technical director, said: "We are delighted that David has agreed to become our permanent manager.
"What he has achieved in such a short space of time, not only in terms of results, but also the culture within the dressing room has been nothing short of fantastic.
"The results during his interim period speak for themselves, and there's genuine excitement about what the future holds."
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Who is David Wright and what is his coaching background?
David Wright is the new permanent manager of Ipswich Town Women, previously coaching at clubs like Colchester United, MK Dons, and Norwich City.
What position did Ipswich Town Women achieve under David Wright's interim management?
Under David Wright's interim management, Ipswich Town Women moved up to 10th place in the Women's Super League 2.
When did David Wright take over as interim manager for Ipswich Town Women?
David Wright took over as interim manager of Ipswich Town Women in January.
