sports
December 21, 2025
London City Lionesses sack manager Prêcheur while West Ham close on Guarino
London City Lionesses have sacked their manager Jocelyn Prêcheur, with the newly-promoted club sitting sixth in the Women’s Super League table.
TL;DR
- London City Lionesses sacked manager Jocelyn Prêcheur after leading the club to promotion and sixth place in the WSL.
- Prêcheur's dismissal is described as a footballing decision to pursue a different strategic direction.
- West Ham is expected to appoint Rita Guarino, former Juventus head coach, as their new women's team manager.
- Guarino has a successful track record in Italian women's football, winning multiple Serie A titles and domestic cups.
- West Ham's current assistant manager, Steve Kirby, has taken interim charge.
- West Ham is second to last in the WSL standings with one win and two draws from 11 games.
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