Newcastle United official announcement – Director of women’s football appointed | OneFootball

Newcastle United have now appointed a Director of Women’s football.

An official club statement (see below) revealing the news.

Grace Williams taking the role after experience and success at Watford, Bristol City and Crystal Palace.

This appointment will also of course get Newcastle United fans questioning even more how long it is taking to fill key roles within the club.

It is crazy that Newcastle United are still operating without a CEO or Sporting Director.

Newcastle United official announcement – 19 August 2025:

‘Newcastle United Women are delighted to announce the appointment of Grace Williams as Director of Women’s Football.

Grace joins the club from Crystal Palace where she held the role of Head of Women’s football since May 2023, helping the Eagles achieve promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League for the first time.

She started at Watford Women as General Manager for two-and-a-half years and oversaw the Hornets’ promotion to the Championship in the 2020/21 season. A short spell with FA Wales followed where she supported the restructure of the domestic women’s football pyramid.

Grace then went on to become Operations Manager at Bristol City Women and soon transitioned into the role of General Manager. She was responsible for reshaping their football operation and in her final season there, the Robins secured promotion back into the WSL.

Grace Williams said: “I am extremely proud to be joining Newcastle United Women as the Director of Women’s Football.

“It is clear just how ambitious this club is, and they have a clear vision for success, so it felt like the perfect fit for me.