


The club however, as a courtesy and before the W-League coaching position was advertised, asked the former coach, Jamie Harnwell who enjoyed a stellar season with the team, if he intended to apply for the Perth Glory Women`s coaching position. This also involved the possible retention and identification of new staff.Īs of July 1, 2015, the coaching position of the Glory Women’s team was effectively a VACANT position.

The change in ownership in the Glory Women’s team required a series of processes to follow. This in essence, expired immediately after the final W-League game of the last season in December 2014.įootball Federation Australia encouraged Perth Glory FC, that it ought to inherit the Glory Women’s team, to ensure Perth maintained a W-League presence. The Perth Glory W-League team and staff were all engaged on a season to season employment arrangement with Football West. Had it not, the women’s team was at risk of NOT operating.ĭuring the 2014 season Perth Glory FC contributed $40,000 and provided the whole department and team with kits and apparel. Perth Glory FC would like to clarify a few key facts in relation to the ownership of the Glory Women’s team and the coaching position.įor the past seven years the Glory Women’s team was managed and administered by Football West (the code’s governing body in WA).įrom July 1, 2015, Perth Glory FC took ownership of the Glory Women’s team to ensure the women’s game was represented at a state and national level.
