Healy named first MK Dons Women full-time boss
Stephen Healy has previously worked with Leicester City as well as West Ham United [Getty Images]
MK Dons have appointed Stephen Healy as the first full-time head coach of their women's team.
It follows a decision to fully integrate the team into club operations following a dismal season in 2024-25.
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They finished bottom of Women's National League Southern Premier, managing a single point from 22 games, with a goal difference of minus 117.
Healy was a first-team coach at Women's Super League club West Ham and replaces Abdoullah Kheir, who resigned after just three games in charge.
"This really does feel like a fresh start for MK Dons Women. I'm excited to lend my experience to a young team with so much potential," he said.
"As a Milton Keynes resident for over a decade, I'm so grateful to be given this opportunity."
He will begin work next week as they prepare to play in WNL Division One South East next season.
The club announced last month that the women's team was to incorporated into the club structure following their relegation.
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