<p>Forest Green Rovers coach Hannah Dingley's spell as the first woman to manage a men's professional football team in England will come to an end this week after the fourth-tier club appointed David Horseman as their new head coach.</p>.<p>Dingley, who has a UEFA pro licence, was appointed as caretaker head coach earlier this month following Duncan Ferguson's exit. She was also the only woman to manage a club academy in the English men's league.</p>.<p>Horseman arrives from Southampton where he coached the south-coast club's B team, but Dingley will remain in charge when they take on Coventry City and the Everton Under-21 teams in friendly matches this week.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-full-list-of-qualified-teams-and-guide-to-each-group-1233446.html">FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Full list of qualified teams and guide to each group</a></strong></p>.<p>"I'm grateful to Hannah for holding the fort for the club while we went through the complete recruitment process," Forest Green owner Dale Vince said.</p>.<p>"Although she did not get the top job this time, it's undoubtedly been a valuable experience and a big step on her career path."</p>.<p>Horseman also coached the Southampton first team when Ruben Selles was in charge and Vince said he stood out from over 100 applicants.</p>.<p>"We're delighted to have David join as our head coach, he brings a wealth of experience and a modern approach to the game which matches our own," he added.</p>
<p>Forest Green Rovers coach Hannah Dingley's spell as the first woman to manage a men's professional football team in England will come to an end this week after the fourth-tier club appointed David Horseman as their new head coach.</p>.<p>Dingley, who has a UEFA pro licence, was appointed as caretaker head coach earlier this month following Duncan Ferguson's exit. She was also the only woman to manage a club academy in the English men's league.</p>.<p>Horseman arrives from Southampton where he coached the south-coast club's B team, but Dingley will remain in charge when they take on Coventry City and the Everton Under-21 teams in friendly matches this week.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-full-list-of-qualified-teams-and-guide-to-each-group-1233446.html">FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Full list of qualified teams and guide to each group</a></strong></p>.<p>"I'm grateful to Hannah for holding the fort for the club while we went through the complete recruitment process," Forest Green owner Dale Vince said.</p>.<p>"Although she did not get the top job this time, it's undoubtedly been a valuable experience and a big step on her career path."</p>.<p>Horseman also coached the Southampton first team when Ruben Selles was in charge and Vince said he stood out from over 100 applicants.</p>.<p>"We're delighted to have David join as our head coach, he brings a wealth of experience and a modern approach to the game which matches our own," he added.</p>