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Written by: Joe
Lewes FC can announce our Women’s first-team manager, Nat Lawrence, will leave the club to take on a new role in football.
Nat was appointed manager of Lewes FC Women last summer and joined the campaign after coaching New Zealand at the Olympic Games.
She oversaw a season of stability for the club in the immediate aftermath of relegation, which required an entire overhaul of the playing squad.
Nat was instrumental in helping young players come to the fore over the course of the season, with Lewes finishing sixth in the FA Women’s National League South and winning the Sussex Challenge Cup.
“I want to say a massive thank you to everyone at Lewes FC. I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved together last season, ending with the Sussex Cup final win, which capped off an eventful and memorable season,” says Nat.
“It was a really special time, and I’ve truly loved being part of this club and working with the incredible staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
“To the amazing fans, your support has meant the world and genuinely helped us achieve our incredible home record last season. This is a special group of players whom I have had the honour of working with and I’ll now be cheering the team on from the stands.
“Lewes is a unique and inspiring place, and I’ll always be grateful for my time here, as I look forward to taking the next exciting step in my career. COYR!”
Lewes FC COO Kelly Lindsey says: “We’re incredibly proud of the work Nat has done over the past season. She and her staff took on a big challenge when recruiting a new playing squad in the summer and they delivered a stable campaign that ended with a trophy.
“While we’re disappointed to lose a talented manager, we understand Nat’s ambition. It’s yet again a reflection of how stability in the women’s game is hard to come by.
“Still, we believe we’re in a better position to recruit a new manager who can continue the work Nat and her team started. We’re delighted to have already re-signed a number of players from last season, who will help us achieve consistency by building on our club strategy for the future growth of our Women’s team.
“We are actively speaking to potential managers but are also open to applications from beyond our network.”
The club can confirm the process to appoint a new manager is well underway. Any other expressions of interest can be emailed to HR@lewesfc.com.