Ipswich Town Women have appointed Sean Burt as their new technical director.
Burt has joined from Scottish membership Heart of Midlothian, the place he was head of recruitment for his or her girls’s workforce, having beforehand been assistant supervisor.
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He might be in control of all soccer issues at Ipswich and can work alongside David Wright, who was named interim head coach final week after Joe Sheehan stepped down from the role.
Ipswich are backside of Women’s Super League 2 after successful solely considered one of their 11 video games to date, following promotion final season.
“Sean brings valuable experience and knowledge to this position and will work closely with the existing staff across a number of key areas as we look to continue our progress in both the short and long term,” mentioned Ipswich chairman Mark Ashton.
Burt leaves Hearts in third place in SWLP 1, behind Glasgow City and Rangers.
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“Over the last four years, Sean has played a key role in our transition from an amateur team to a professional side,” mentioned Hearts supervisor Evie Olid.
“Having started off as my assistant, he moved into a brand-new role leading our recruitment, which was the starting point of a new era for the club.”
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