Lauren Smith (football manager)

Lauren Smith
Team information
Current team
England Womens U19 (Head Coach)
Managerial career
Years Team
2017–2021 Wales Women (Assistant Manager)
2021 Tottenham Hotspur Women (Assistant Coach)
2021–2024 Bristol City W.F.C. (Head Coach)
2024- England Under 19

Lauren Smith is a Welsh professional football coach, previously at Bristol City W.F.C., in the top tier of English Women's football. She is now the Head Coach of the England Women's Under 19 side.

Career

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In 2010, Smith joined Bristol City as an Under-14 coach. In 2014, she became a full-time employee becoming the club's 9-19 technical director and First Team assistant coach. Smith also oversaw the Development Squad and SGS College female women's football side.[1] In 2017, she left Bristol to become assistant manager at the Football Association of Wales as assistant coach to the women's senior side. In January 2021, Smith joined Tottenham Hotspur as an assistant coach.[2] In June 2021, Smith rejoined Bristol city as head coach of the senior Women's team.[3] In the 2022/23 Women's Championship season, Smith lead Bristol City to win the league and be promoted back to the Women's Super League - the top tier of English Women's Football. She was named the Championship Manager of the Season for 2022/23.[4]

Managerial statistics

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As of 18 May 2024 (Including cup games)

Team Nat From To Record
G W D L Win %
Bristol City W.F.C. England 18 June 2021 present 83 34 13 36 40.9
Total 83 33 13 35 40.9

References

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  1. ^ "Smith departs City Women". Bristol City FC. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. ^ Frith, Wilf (19 January 2021). "Tottenham Hotspur Women appoint Lauren Smith as Assistant Coach - SheKicks". Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  3. ^ Piercy, James (29 August 2021). "Lauren Smith's mission to build a new culture and identity at Bristol City WFC". BristolLive. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Smith named LMA Championship Manager of the Season". Bristol City FC. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.