• Harder has been working with women’s and men’s teams there
  • West Ham praise ‘progressive coaching and attention to detail’

West Ham have announced the appointment of the New Zealand-born Olli Harder as manager of the women’s team.

The 34-year-old, who has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal, arrives from Norway where he worked as head of football development and first-team coach at Klepp IL, who twice finished in the top three in the Norwegian women’s top tier on his watch, and as assistant manager at the second-tier men’s side Sandnes Ulf.

Continue reading…

You May Also Like

Switch from smoking to vaping cuts health risks substantially, report finds

Review of 400 published studies also says vaping is not risk-free and…

Christmas gift guide: 90 excellent ideas from the Observer

From homeware to self care, top fare to knitwear, via toys, games…

NHS threatens legal action to block second day of nurses’ strike

Exclusive: NHS Employers officials claim action on 2 May goes beyond six-month…