Diversity targets set out in a new code developed by the Football Association should become mandatory to ensure full compliance, the League Managers Association has said. The Football Leadership Diversity Code was launched earlier this week, with 42 clubs from across the Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship signing up to it. “The Football Leadership Diversity Code would be an excellent part of a range of regulatory requirements combining to create an overall club licensing system. There will also be targets for gender diversity with a plan for 30 per cent of new appointments in senior leadership positions to be female candidates. Women’s football clubs will also have to commit to having 50 per cent of female coaches.

Source: Express October 30, 2020 12:56 UTC