Aberdeen FC are pleased to confirm Clinton Lancaster will join the club as the new AFC Women’s manager.

With a breadth of experience across women’s, girl’s and boy’s football, the former head coach of Watford FC Women, has extensive knowledge of the game both at domestic and international level and has a proven track record of helping to develop young players.

Clinton, who holds an UEFA A licence, will be tasked with further developing the women’s football programme at AFC, delivering some of the club’s strategic objectives to help drive this forward in what is a very exciting time for women’s football in Scotland.

Director of Football, Steven Gunn, believes the appointment of Clinton is an important milestone for AFC Women.

“After an extensive recruitment process, we are delighted that Clinton is joining Aberdeen FC as our first ever full-time Women’s team manager.

“Clinton is an experienced and qualified coach, manager and teacher who has been passionate and excited about the opportunity to drive the women’s game forward at our club.

“Having a wealth of experience in women’s and girl’s football, and player development, Clinton has enjoyed promotions with both Crystal Palace and Watford in his previous roles. We feel he has all the qualities required to build on the good work that has already been undertaken at Aberdeen FC over the last four seasons.”

As Clinton prepares to take the reins at AFC Women, he is looking forward to the prospect of leading them into a new era.

He said: “When I spoke to the club, I could really see their vision for the team, and the wider project of developing the women’s football programme here at Aberdeen. I can see where the club wants to position itself going forward and that is something I was excited to be a part of.

“Despite being based down south, I am aware of size of this club, and of course of the women’s league in Scotland. It’s a really competitive league and ultimately, we want to continue to build on the great work carried out in recent seasons, but the aim is to become more competitive and challenge ourselves to deliver success.”