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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tom Garry

Coaching staff at Solihull Moors’ women’s team resign after reports of neglect

Solihull Moors’ women’s team take on Burton Albion in 2019.
Solihull Moors’ women’s team (in blue) take on Burton Albion in 2019. Photograph: Fabio de Paolo/The Guardian

All of the coaching staff at Solihull Moors’ women’s team have resigned from their roles, just under two weeks after the side’s players alleged the women’s arm of the club was being neglected.

On 20 September, a joint statement from the Midlands Division One club’s players accused Solihull Moors of failing to provide pitch access, transport for away fixtures and basic equipment, referring to “broken promises and a lack of respect”. On the same day, the coaching staff issued a statement supporting the players, saying “enough is enough” and stated that they were asking for their players to be respected.

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