Long-term contract and two new signings as NUFC Women head into Sunday on a high

It’s been a busy few days in the NUFC Women’s side of the house as they prepare for their opening Barclay’s Women Championship game at London City Lionesses on Sunday afternoon.

Headlining the news is the announcement of Head Coach Becky Langley’s new long-term contract although curiously the actual length of the contract doesn’t seem to have been announced.

Being in the luck position of being able to interview Becky Langley I know first-hand of the passion she has for NUFC Women and her commitment to making the best they can be.

She always speaks so well and positively after a game and it’s clear when talking to her and firing the questions at her that she has an outstanding knowledge of the Women’s game and what is needed to win.

Since her first arrival in 2019 she has always striven to make NUFC Women better. Remember too that her revolution started before the takeover but it was nice to see the new ownership back her all the way from their arrival.

It’s meant back-to-back promotions and a landing in The Championship now only a league away from the dream everyone holds of Newcastle becoming a WSL side. Langley richly deserves that chance to bring the dream to a reality.

Commenting on signing her deal Becky said: “I am delighted to sign a new contract and to keep pursuing my goals at Newcastle United Football Club.”

“After speaking with Paul Mitchell (Sporting Director, NUFC) and Su Cumming (Head of Women’s Football, NUFC) about the ambitions for the team and club, it just made my enthusiasm even greater for this exciting project.”

“I will give everything to achieve our aims together and I am unapologetically ambitious for Newcastle United Women. Here’s to an exciting future.”

Mitchell and CEO Darren Eales were clearly thrilled to be able to tie Langley up to a long-term deal with Mitchell commenting: “Becky’s new contract is fully deserved. I’ve been in constant contact with her since arriving at the club in the…

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Author : Jeff King

Publish date : 2024-09-07 16:50:30

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