Paul Konchesky leaves West Ham Women manager role after one year

Paul Konchesky has left his position as West Ham manager after the Women’s Super League season ended on Saturday, a year after his appointment.

The former England defender, who made 70 appearances for the Hammers, was promoted from assistant in May 2022 when Olli Harder departed. Konchesky signed a two-year deal but has left the Hammers after just 29 games in charge, with the club finishing eighth in the WSL table following a 2-2 draw at home to their London rivals Tottenham in their final match of the campaign.

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“I am proud and honoured to have had the opportunity to manage this club,” Konchesky told the club’s website. “My players and my staff have always given me 100% and while some of our results have been disappointing this season, we still have a lot to be proud of, including reaching the semi-final of the Conti Cup. I wish the club well for the future.”

West Ham Women’s general manager, Aidan Boxall, said: “We would like to thank Paul for his contribution to the club, both as manager and during his spell as assistant manager. He has played a key role in the ongoing development of the women’s team and we wish him well for the future.”