Leeds United are delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Birchall as the club’s new head of women’s football. 

Birchall joins the Whites from Blackburn Rovers Women, where he also held the same position. 

During his four-year spell with the Lancashire outfit, Birchall initially joined as academy manager before progressing into his most recent role, overseeing the club's women's football operations and development. 

Alongside his work at Blackburn, Birchall gained valuable experience as an operations match manager with the Women's Super League, gaining further insight into the demands of the professional women's game. 

Prior to this, Birchall spent nine years at the Lancashire Football Association as a football development officer, where he played an important role in supporting the growth of the game across the county. 

Across his career, Birchall has developed in-depth experience spanning grassroots development, academy football and the professional game, bringing a wide-ranging understanding of the women's football landscape to his new position at Elland Road. 

Speaking following his appointment, Birchall said: "Leeds United is a massive name in football and I believe there is enormous potential to grow the women's game here.  

"I'm looking forward to working with the players, staff, supporters and everyone connected to the club to build something that the people of Leeds can be proud of." 

Leeds United sporting director Adam Underwood added: “We’re really pleased to welcome Nick to the club, he has a great level of experience and a proven track record within the women’s game.  

"I believe this appointment can help build on the foundations already set, which is what we are all striving to achieve.” 

Everyone at Leeds United would like to extend a warm welcome to Nick.