Last updated on .From the section Women's FootballCarla Ward led Birmingham City to three wins and six draws in their 22 Women's Super League matchesCarla Ward has resigned as Birmingham City head coach and will leave the club after Sunday's Women's FA Cup tie with Southampton. Ward, 37, took over at the start of the season having previously been in charge at Sheffield United. Blues finished second-from-bottom of the Women's Super League table, avoiding relegation on the final day. Ward's season in charge was dogged by off-field problems over playing and training conditions at the club. Last month players wrote to Birmingham City's hierarchy to protest at the differences in facilities and resources provided for the women's team and the men's side at the club.

Source: BBC May 14, 2021 10:46 UTC