Tracey Neville Appointed Managing Director of Stockport County Women

Former England netball coach and player Tracey Neville has been appointed as the managing director of the women's football team at Stockport County ^[1].

This transition marks a significant shift in leadership for the club's women's side, as Neville brings a high-performance own-sport ability to a growing sector of English football. Her appointment signals a focus on long-term structural growth rather than immediate results.

Neville said she is focusing on building "a future in sport" and embracing the challenge of starting from scratch [1, 2]. She noted that her previous roles have consistently involved building programs from the ground up, whether starting a new franchise or turning a team professional ^[1].

"Every job I’ve done has been about building something from scratch, starting a new franchise, turning something professional or trying to get someone up the table, where we were the underdog and we gave ourselves a big challenge and sent a statement to someone," Neville said ^[1].

While some sources suggest she may have considered other roles, Neville has expressed contentment with her current position. Reports indicate she does not want the England Netball head coach job because she is happy as the managing director of Stockport County ^[4].

Neville emphasized the patience required for such an ambitious project. "You can’t build a mountain in one day," Neville said ^[1].

Her role as managing director will involve overseeing the general operations of the women's team, ensuring the stability and growth of the women's game at the club. She intends to apply her experience as a former international player and coach to create a sustainable model for the women's football program [1, 3].