2023-24 Women's Nations League Group B, National Stadium, Windsor Park, Belfast 5/12/2023 Northern Ireland vs Republic of Ireland WNT Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry

Newcastle United Women have announced that Tanya Oxtoby will replace Becky Langley with former England boss Emma Hayes' assistant taking control of first-team affairs.

Oxtoby replaces Claire Ditchburn just days after the ex-Durham coach led Newcastle to a 3-1 derby victory at St James' Park. Ditchburn had been in caretaker charge after Langley left earlier this month.

A club statement read: "Tanya joins on a contract until June 2029 , having recently been manager of the Northern Ireland Women’s National Team, where she spent just over two years.

"A robust and detailed

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