WSL: Manchester City Women part ways with head coach Gareth Taylor after five years, with Nick Cushing taking interim role | Football News

Manchester City Women have parted company with head coach Gareth Taylor.

Taylor’s departure comes a day after he guided his side to a 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win against Aston Villa to set up a semi-final against holders Manchester United. City sit fourth in the Women’s Super League, one point behind third-placed Arsenal having played one game more.

The 52-year-old had been in charge of the club since 2020 and led City to an FA Cup win in 2020 and League Cup success in 2022. Under Taylor, City missed out on the 2023/24 league title to Chelsea on goal difference.

Ex-Man City Women coach Nick Cushing will succeed Taylor on an interim basis for the remainder of the season.

In a statement from the club, managing director Charlotte O’Neil said: “Manchester City prides itself on competing at the top of the WSL and on its outstanding record of qualifying for European competition.

“Unfortunately, results this season have so far not reached this high standard.

“We would like to place on record our thanks to Gareth for all of his efforts during his many years at City. Our FA Cup and League Cup triumphs will remain special moments in the history of this football club.”

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