Potter to manage Palace after Rangers exit

Jo Potter retired from playing football in 2021

Jo Potter has been named Crystal Palace head coach after leaving Rangers.

The former England international parted ways with Rangers this week, with the Scottish club set to receive a compensation fee.

Palace were relegated from the WSL in April having only come up in 2024. Two managers departed during their short spell in the top flight.

"I'm extremely honoured to join Crystal Palace and looking forward to coming in and hitting the ground running," said Potter.

"I know there's huge ambition running throughout the club. I had a really good conversation with [chairman] Steve Parish and could see how important the women's team are to him and his aspirations for this club."

Potter joined Rangers in 2023 - her first head coach role - after a stint as assistant manager at Birmingham City.

The 40-year-old won a domestic cup double in both seasons with Rangers but missed out on the SWPL title on the final day of each campaign.

Rangers women's football managing director Donald Gillies said: "I want to sincerely thank Jo for all her efforts over her two years in charge of our women's first-team.

"There is no doubt we are in a stronger position now compared to when she came in, and she leaves behind a hugely talented, young and hungry squad for the new head coach to work with."