Northampton Town Women appoint new manager
Northampton Town have appointed Matt Vernon as the new women’s first-team head coach.
Vernon replaces former boss Josh Oldfield, who departed last month, and comes in alongside new assistant head coach Jordan Williams. The two have worked with each other throughout their respective careers.
The duo worked together at the AFC Rushden & Diamonds Academy for four years before moving up to the Diamonds first-team in December 2022 where they worked as coaches until December 2023. Vernon and Williams were most recently at Histon FC as first-team coaches for a 16-month period under former manager Chris Nunn.
The pair are now tasked with leading the Cobblers forward in the FA Women’s National League Division One Midlands.
Cobblers head of women’s football operations, Scott Loughran, said: “We are thrilled to confirm Matt and Jordan as our new first team head coach and assistant coach for Northampton Town Women. Following a highly competitive and high-quality interview process, Matt and Jordan stood out with a clear, ambitious, and positive vision for the future of the team.
“Their approach aligns perfectly with our aspirations and belief in what it will take to elevate Northampton Town Women to the next level. We’re excited for what lies ahead and confident that under their leadership, the team will continue to grow, compete, and inspire. Welcome aboard, Matt and Jordan.”
Vernon added: “It’s a really exciting time. It’s been a whirlwind past couple of weeks chatting with Scott (Loughran) and the club. What an opportunity for myself and Jordan to be at a prestigious, professional football club.
“The players had a really good environment under the previous manager so it’s up to us to build on that and add our stance on it with how we think we can continue moving forward. The women’s game is honest, hardworking and competitive and we want fans to come and enjoy our football. There is a great group of girls here who I believe are going to turn some sharp corners quite quickly.”
Vernon and Williams will take charge of their first game on Sunday afternoon when the Cobblers take on Stourbridge at Sixfields in the FAWNL Division One Midlands.