'With great difficulty' - Eileen Gleeson departs Glasgow City position

Former Ireland assistant manager Eileen Gleeson has stepped down as head coach of Scottish Women's Premier League side Glasgow City.

Gleeson, who worked alongside Vera Pauw for the national team, took up the reins of the Glasgow side in 2021, but must now return to Dublin due to work commitments, having taken a leave of absence from her full-time job.

But now Gleeson must quit Glasgow City with the club confirming in a statement that "unfortunately, due to operational business needs, her employer has had to review this and she needs to return to resume her previous role".

Glasgow City are currently top of the table, unbeaten in 12 games since the start of the season with eleven wins and one draw.

"It is with great difficulty that I make the decision to part ways with Glasgow City FC," said Gleeson.

"I would like to sincerely express my gratitude to all at the club for providing the opportunity to be involved with such an iconic women's football club such as Glasgow City.

"At this point I am happy to leave the club top of the league table and have no doubt that the club are well positioned to continue uninterrupted by my absence in the capable hands of Leanne Ross and an excellent support staff team."

The club stated: "Everyone at Glasgow City would like to thank Eileen immensely for her contribution to the club in her year at the helm. She has brought about a number of incredibly positive changes to the club and leaves us in a fantastic position, sitting top of the table after 12 games played so far.

"This is an incredibly difficult position, but Eileen kept us up to date with the situation and we are well prepared to continue positively in her absence."