Rita Guarino ‘really excited’ about taking charge at WSL strugglers West Ham
The Guardian · 2026-03-02 · archive
Italian replaces Rehanne Skinner at east London club‘I want to build a team that is aggressive with the ball’Rita Guarino has declared herself “really excited” about the project at West Ham after being confirmed as the club’s new head coach on Monday.Guarino has signed a contract until 2027 with West Ham, asthe Guardian reported on Sunday, replacing Rehanne Skinner, who wassacked on Thursdayafter two-and-a-half years in charge of the Women’s Super League side. Her first game in charge will be the trip to the champions Chelsea on 11 January, following the WSL’s winter break. The 54-year-old former Juventus head coach...
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West Ham United Women have appointed Rita Guarino as their new head coach, succeeding Rehanne Skinner. The Italian manager arrives in east London on a contract running until 2027, taking over a side currently facing challenges in the Women’s Super League. Guarino, who previously managed Juventus, expressed enthusiasm for her new role and outlined a vision for a proactive, ball-dominant playing style. Her appointment follows the dismissal of Skinner, whose two-and-a-half-year tenure ended earlier this week. The 54-year-old coach faces a difficult debut following the winter break, with her first match scheduled away to the reigning champions on January 11.
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