Shauna Duffy departs New Saints after masterminding club's best ever season

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SHAUNA Duffy has departed The New Saints following the most successful season in the club's history.

Duffy has taken up a new role with the English Football Association after masterminding the Oswestry club's first silverware and best ever season in the Adran Genero Premier. Initially replacing Andy Williams as head of women and girls’ football in 2023, the 29-year-old assisted then head coach Greg Draper throughout the campaign before assuming the reins of the senior team 12 months ago. The club lifted the Genero Adran Trophy for the first time in their history as well as enjoying a 12-match unbeaten and a record points tally.

Assistant coach Tom Peevor and sports therapist Fliss Winters will also be vacating their positions. Duffy paid tribute to all of the players and staff at Park Hall. She said: “I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve achieved this season, as together we made history by lifting the Genero Adran Trophy and securing a third-place finish in the league – the highest in the club’s history.



“To the players, your commitment, hard work, and belief made it all possible, and to the staff, the club, and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for your constant support. “Everyone who has supported us both home and away, your backing has meant everything, so a huge thanks also goes to you. “It’s been an honour to lead this team, and I’ll always be cheering on from the sidelines.

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