Women’s football round-up: Palace and boss Smerud part company as Gibbons announces retirement

Women’s football round-up: Palace and boss Smerud part company as Gibbons announces retirement

Already-relegated Crystal Palace’s crushing 5-2 defeat at Manchester City on Saturday was followed by the announcement that manager Leif Smerud would depart the club.

Crystal Palace Women Announce Leif Smerud's Departure After 10-week Tenure On Cricketnmore

Crystal Palace Women: Crystal Palace Women have announced that manager Leif Smerud will depart the club after they finished the 2025-25 Women's Super League (WSL) season at the bottom of the table in 12th place.

Leif Gunnar Smerud leaves his job as head coach of the Crystal Palace women's team after just ten weeks on the job.

Smerud leaves Palace after 10 weeks in charge - NewsGroove Uk

Manager Leif Smerud has left relegated Crystal Palace 10 weeks after taking over the Women’s Super League team. Smerud was appointed on 1 March and leaves Palace after they finished bottom of the WSL with two wins from their season in the top flight. “While we didn’t get the outcome we hoped for, I’m proud of the work we’ve done together,” Smerud said. “I’m grateful to Steve Parish and the board for their trust and for the opportunity.” Chairman…

Statement: Leif Smerud - News - Crystal Palace F.C.

Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 Women’s Super League season, Crystal Palace Women can confirm that manager Leif Smerud will depart the club.