Premier League
Marieanne Spacey-Cale to Step Down as Southampton Women’s Football Director
Southampton's director of women's football, Marieanne Spacey-Cale, has revealed plans to step down from her position in 2026, signaling a significant change for the club's women's football department.

Southampton Football Club has confirmed that Marieanne Spacey-Cale, the director of women's football, will be stepping down from her role later this year. Spacey-Cale's departure marks a notable moment for the Saints' women's football programme, where she has played a key leadership role.
Details regarding the timing of her exit or the club's plans for succession have not been disclosed at this stage. Spacey-Cale's tenure has been instrumental in the development and growth of Southampton's women's football structure, contributing to the broader ambitions of the club in the women's game.
Her decision to step down will inevitably lead to changes within the club's women's football operations as Southampton looks to build on the foundations laid during her time in charge. The club and supporters alike will be keen to see how the transition unfolds and who will be appointed to continue the progress of the women's team.
Southampton's women's football department has been steadily evolving, and leadership changes such as this often signal new directions and fresh opportunities. The club is expected to announce further details in due course.
For more information, visit the original report on BBC Sport.


