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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Marcus Christenson

Everton Women sack Jean-Luc Vasseur after 10 games in charge

The former Lyon Women coach Jean-Luc Vasseur joined Everton in October.
The former Lyon Women coach Jean-Luc Vasseur joined Everton in October. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Action Images/Reuters

Everton Women are looking for their third manager of the season after sacking Jean-Luc Vasseur after only 10 games in charge. The Frenchman replaced Willie Kirk in October.

Vasseur was in charge of Lyon Féminin between 2019 and 2021 and was expected to move Everton up the table but managed only one win in six league games.

Everton, who invested heavily in their squad last summer, issued a statement that said: “Everton can confirm that Jean-Luc Vasseur has left his role as manager of the club’s women’s team. Assistant coaches Frédéric Piquionne and Franck Plaine have also left the club.

“Everyone at Everton would like to thank Jean-Luc, Frédéric and Franck for their service and wish them well for the future. Chris Roberts and Claire Ditchburn will take charge of the team on an interim basis.”

Everton are third-bottom of the Women’s Super League and face Reading on Sunday.

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