The form has been impressive as Newcastle are in the hunt

Newcastle United Women were briefly guided by Claire Ditchburn in late October 2025 before Tanya Oxtoby was appointed as permanent manager in November, marking a transition from stability to ambition.When Becky Langley departed assistant coach Claire Ditchburn took interim charge in October 2025, supported by Peter Ramage and the existing backroom staff. Her short spell included preparations for the team’s trip to Ipswich Town Women after the international break, ensuring continuity and focus during a period of uncertainty. Soon after, the club confirmed the arrival of Tanya Oxtoby as permanent head coach in November 2025, a move that signalled Newcastle’s intent to push for promotion. Oxtoby described herself as “excited and honoured” to join, highlighting the ambition of a one-club city with a passionate fan base and stressing her role in building on recent progress. Together, these back-to-back managerial runs reflected Newcastle United Women’s resilience under Ditchburn and their long-term vision under Oxtoby, blending short-term steadiness with a renewed drive for success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.