Paul Konchesky leaves job as West Ham Women’s chief after one year at the helm of the WSL team

PAUL KONCHESKY has left his role as boss of West Ham Women after one season in charge.

The departure of the former Irons’ left-back follows a season that saw the team finish eighth after one win in 12 WSL games since January. 

GettyPaul Konchesky has left his role as West Ham Women’s chief after steering the team through 29 games[/caption]

GettyKonchesky’s departure comes a day after the Irons’ 2-2 draw with Tottenham in their final match this season[/caption]

Konchesky, 42, who made 70 appearances for the club’s men’s side, took charge of the women’s team in May 2022. 

The ex-England defender was promoted from his role as assistant following the departure of the Irons’ former head coach Olli Harder. 

During his stint in charge Konchesky led his team to this year’s league cup semi-final where they fell to a 7-0 loss to Chelsea in February. 

He told West Ham’s website: “I am proud and honoured to have had the opportunity to manage this club.

“My players and my staff have always given me 100%.

“While some of our results have been disappointing this season, we still have a lot to be proud of, including reaching the semi-final of the Conti Cup. I wish the club well for the future.”

Konchesky, who signed a two-year deal to manage the team, has departed after 29 games at the helm. 

His last match in charge saw the team register a 2-2 draw with London rivals Tottenham who finished one place below his side in the top tier. 

West Ham Women’s general manager, Aidan Boxall, said: “We would like to thank Paul for his contribution to the club, both as manager and during his spell as assistant manager. 

“He has played a key role in the ongoing development of the women’s team and we wish him well for the future.”

Konchesky’s departure comes a day after Kate Longhurst announced she is leaving the club this summer following the end of her contract.

The lifelong Irons fan, 34, joined the team in 2018 as part of their first-ever professional women’s side. 

And she played her final match for the team in their score draw at home with Spurs 

Longhurst, who has made 129 West Ham appearances, said: “While I can’t hide my sadness at moving on, I am leaving full of pride.

ReutersKate Longhurst has bid farewell to West Ham after a five-year spell at the club[/caption]

“I am so proud of my time here and my role in the founding years of a professional women’s team at this club.

“West Ham United has been my whole life. In my younger years, that was solely as a fan. 

“But in the last few years, I have also had the immense privilege to play for the club I love so much.”