Newcastle United announce Tanya Oxtoby as new manager | OneFootball

Newcastle United have entered a bold new era with the appointment of Tanya Oxtoby as their new manager. Her arrival signals a clear statement of intent from the club, which has been steadily growing in ambition and now looks ready to push forward with a long-term, professional project.

With her wealth of experience at both club and international level, Oxtoby arrives with a clear vision, a strong philosophy and a commitment to a long-term development.

A manager with elite pedigree

Oxtoby brings a distinguished coaching background that spans the Women’s Super League, international football and elite youth development. Her work with Bristol City earned her recognition as a calm, meticulous leader capable of developing players and fostering strong team identity.

She later moved to Chelsea as an assistant coach. She worked within one of the most competitive environments in the world and further refined her understanding of high-performance standards.

Most recently, she guided Northern Ireland through a significant period of transition, focusing on youth, identity and long-term progress. Her ability to combine ambition and sustainability has become a hallmark of her coaching style. It’s exactly what Newcastle were seeking.

Tanya Oxtoby’s vision: Ambition, development and identity

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Speaking on her appointment, Oxtoby expressed both pride and excitement about the journey ahead: “I am excited and honoured. It is an exciting project and it’s my job to add to that; we are very ambitious, and it will be an amazing journey.”

Her focus is firmly on development — both individually and collectively.

“My job is to come in and develop players and take us to the next level. I want to help everyone reach their potential and take them on a journey that will be very successful,” Oxtoby said. “The ambition that the club and my own ambition, they align and we are wanting to be successful and that’s the responsibility I carry.”

A strategic appointment for Newcastle

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Newcastle United have been steadily building momentum since turning fully professional, and the appointment of Oxtoby reinforces their commitment to long-term growth. The club not only wanted a manager who could deliver results, but one who could embed a strong culture and identity.

Director of Women’s Football, Grace Williams, who led the recruitment process, praised Oxtoby’s alignment with the club’s ambitions.

“We are delighted to welcome Tanya to the club. She brings with her a great amount of experience and it was clear throughout the process that she matches the drive and ambition that we have to take Newcastle United Women forward.”

Williams highlighted that Oxtoby already understands the strengths of the squad and what it can become.

“Tanya knows our team and the quality that it has within it, and she is excited to work with and develop our players as we move into the next part of our journey,” she continued. “As a leadership team, we were all impressed with Tanya and believe she is the perfect fit to help us embed the long-term strategy that will allow us to thrive beyond this season.”

Why Tanya Oxtoby is the right fit for Newcastle United

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Oxtoby’s appointment brings together all the elements Newcastle need as they look forward to future success:

Oxtoby’s emphasis on professionalism and structure is likely to elevate standards across the entire programme. This will give Newcastle the foundations required to compete at the top of the game.

A new journey begins at Newcastle United

With Tanya Oxtoby now at the helm, Newcastle stand at the beginning of an exciting and transformative journey. Her ambition mirrors that of the club’s, and her leadership brings stability and identity. Her experience provides the tools needed to build something long lasting.

The new appointment is more than just a managerial change — it is a statement of intent. Newcastle United are ready to grow, ready to compete, and ready to move into a new era under a manager who embodies exactly what the club wants to become.

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