Leanne Crichton has been confirmed as the Rangers Women head coach on a three-year deal.
The 37-year-old former Glasgow City, Celtic and Hibernian midfielder is a regular pundit on BBC Scotland’s radio and television coverage, after a successful playing career which featured 72 caps for her country.
Having spent spells coaching with Motherwell and Glasgow City, she now takes a giant leap into the world of management as Jo Potter’s successor.
Former England international Potter, who opted to move on to Crystal Palace, won both cups in both of her seasons in charge, while Rangers were runners-up in the SWPL twice.
Crichton, who had three spells as a player at City, said leaving the club was “one of the toughest decisions I’ve had to make”.
She is now focused on following in Potter’s footsteps and delivering silverware at Rangers.
“It’s a total privilege for me to be here,” she said. “I don’t think second best is acceptable here and for us, that will be the aim – that we deliver a successful team.”
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