Leif Smerud has left his role as the Crystal Palace women’s team manager after only two months in charge, after their relegation from the Women’s Super League.
The 48-year-old Norwegian, who said it was his choice to end his time at the club, arrived on 1 March and oversaw just nine games in all competitions, winning one, drawing one and losing seven, concluding with Saturday’s 5-2 loss away at Manchester City on the final day of the WSL season.
