Man City academy head takes leading role with women's team

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Charlotte O'Neill will be the new managing director of Manchester City Women, taking over from Gavin Makel. Makel has been in post for the last three years as part of a decade of involvement but is moving to become director of service of operations, focusing on the club's efforts to turn the Etihad into an entertainment complex.

That includes the expansion of the stadium and the building of a hotel and museum alongside the investment in new indoor arena Co-Op Live.

O'Neill has been a lynchpin in the academy as head of operations and development and has stepped up this season as interim director, filling the gap between Jason Wilcox leaving for Southampton and Thomas Krucken.

She will start her new position at the beginning of next month, with Gareth Taylor hoping to continue the fine start to the season from the women's team that sees them early leaders in the Women's Super League. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola U-turn hints at Man City plan for immediate future ALSO READ: Guardiola finally finds first-choice Man City XI without De Bruyne Chief Football Operations Officer Omar Berrada said: “Gavin has been instrumental to the last decade of women’s football here at Manchester City. “He has not only ensured that our Club has remained at the forefront of the women’s game in this country since its relaunch in January 2014, but his role on the FA Women's Super League and Women’s Championship Board has also been invaluable to the wider sport. “We would like to thank him for his dedication throughout that time and are delighted that he will remain part of Manchester City in his new role. “We look forward to Charlotte joining our women’s football operation in December as we look to further build on the foundations that have been