COVENTRY City Ladies FC have ended
their search for an Assistant Manager by announcing the promotion of
Scott Riddell, from his post as Sports Scientist and Coach.
The Rugby native joined the club last
summer after spending 18 months with the ladies’ male counterparts as
an Assistant Sport Scientist at the Sky Blues’ Academy. Manager Paul
Cudby greeted the appointment “I’m thrilled that Scott’s going to step
up into the Assistant Manager’s role. I personally think Scott’s going
to be a big factor in our achievements for the coming season, and we
can’t wait to get started.”
Riddell
turned down the opportunity to work in the top flight of ladies’
football explaining: “I’m delighted at the opportunity to be working
with such wonderful players and staff at a club that has the potential
and foundations to be at the top level.” The ambitious 25 -year-old,
who currently works as a Senior Sports Development Officer, continued:
“Following on from last season, I believe this role will help me to
develop and fine tune my managerial skills further, and play a more
active part in getting the club promoted to where it belongs.”
Having
previously worked in both Everton’s and Liverpool’s Academies, Riddell
has a fine pedigree backed with a degree in Science and Football from
Liverpool John Moores University. “I believe the Club’s board, coaching
staff and players have the qualities to achieve great things” continued
Riddell, “not only this coming season, but for many years to come and
I’m excited to be a part of it. I’d like to thank, and show my
appreciation to the board and manager, for offering me this opportunity
and putting their faith in me.”
With
pre-season just four weeks away Riddell won’t have to wait long to get
started, as he attempts to step into the shoes of his predecessor Matt
Whitehouse. The ladies look certain to be one of the favourites to win
the Midland Women’s Combination League after three straight second
place finishes.
