West Ham Women: Rehanne Skinner leaves WSL club with immediate effect | Football News

Rehanne Skinner has left West Ham Women with “immediate effect” after a poor start to the new WSL season.

The Hammers are currently 11th in the table with five points, winning just one WSL game this season. They drew 2-2 against the only team below them, Liverpool, on Sunday.

Skinner joined the club in the summer of 2023 as the first female head coach of the women’s team in the WSL era.

The former Tottenham boss kept West Ham in the league in her first season in charge, finishing 11th on 15 points.

Last season saw an improvement in the Hammers’ league position – ending in ninth place on 23 points – with many metrics boosted under Skinner.

However, they have struggled to follow that up this year, bringing an end to Skinner’s two-and-a-half years at the club.

A club statement added: “Recent results have not matched expectations and the board of directors believe that a change is necessary to help improve the team’s position in the WSL as soon as possible.

“The board would like to thank Rehanne for her hard work and commitment during her time with the Hammers and wish her every success for the future.

“The process of recruiting a new women’s team head coach is underway. The club will make no further comment at this time.”