The entire coaching staff of Solihull Moors' women's team has resigned from their positions. It comes just two weeks after players on the team claimed the club's women's section was being ignored.
On 20 September, a joint statement from Midlands Division One club players accused Solihull Moors of failing to provide access to the pitch, transport for away matches and basic equipment, “a breach of promise and disrespect.'' “lack''. On the same day, the coaching staff released a statement in support of the players, saying “enough is enough” and asking them to be respectful.
In response, a statement from the Club Foundation at the time said: “It is important to make clear that Solihull Moors Women's Football is part of the Foundation and not a National League Football Club.” Please take them seriously and deal with them.”
A resignation statement released on Thursday on behalf of the coaching team did not directly reference the former player's statement, but said: “For all the girls and women currently playing or planning to play in football. We are more determined than ever to bring about positive change in the world.” future”.
Manager Tom Breymyers posted a coach's statement on social media platform X, saying: “Regrettably, myself and the rest of the staff at Solihull Moors Women's First Team have taken the decision to step away from our roles with immediate effect.”
“While we are all extremely grateful to the Foundation for the opportunities and experiences we have had, we all feel it is time to move on. Thank you to the players.”
Breymyers added: “Everything I've ever done has been with the good intentions of doing what's right for the players and staff I work with. I want to be positive to all the girls and women who are playing now or who will play in the future. We are more determined than ever to make a difference and provide the right environment and opportunities to succeed and enjoy the game we all love.”
Several players expressed their gratitude to the coaching staff on social media. Among the players' initial claims was that they were forfeited in a cup match against West Bromwich Albion, fined and excluded from the FAWNL Cup and FAWNL Plate because the club had failed to secure the pitch. It also included accusations that “this was the cause.”
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The foundation added at the time: “It is unfortunate that stakeholders have felt the need to publish this document out of frustration, as clearly there have been challenges with securing pitches and Foundation staff, team management and coaches have done their best to resolve them. This post comes at a time when the Foundation's leadership is having an open and honest dialogue about the many points raised and actively seeking solutions. ”
