Ross Wallace discusses his future with Burnley Women after successful interim spell
Ross Wallace has admitted he’d love to stay on as head coach of Burnley Women.
The former Claret was installed as interim boss in February following the shock resignation of Lou Roberts.
Since then, he’s won all eight of his games in charge with an aggregate score of 26-0 to help guide Burnley to a long sought-after National League North title.
Now that the objective of promotion to WSL2, the second tier of the women’s game, has been achieved, a decision will need to be made over Wallace’s future.
“Oviously we'll talk about that now,” he told the Burnley Express following Sunday’s final day win over Stoke City. “I'd love to stay on, so obviously we'll try and get that sorted.
“But for today, it's about the players. Let them enjoy it.”
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Lola Ogunbote, Burnley’s head of women’s football, spoke of her delight at Wallace’s impact since coming in.
“He’s been exceptional,” she said. “The results speak for themselves. We haven’t conceded a goal under him, so he’s been outstanding.
“He's come in and he's got them settled. He had a really tough job to try and get this over the line, but with his playing ability and his experience, it was a match made in heaven.”
When asked if she’d like Wallace to stay, Ogunbote added: “Conversations need to happen, but we’re really happy with how he’s been able to be integrated within the club.
“I'm sure at the right time, those conversations will happen and hopefully we can get that done.”
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