Leanne Crichton expected to become Rangers women's head coach

Leanne Crichton is the leading candidate to become the new head coach of Rangers women's team, succeeding Jo Potter who left for Crystal Palace. Crichton, a former Scotland international with 72 caps and a recent UEFA Pro Licence graduate, currently serves as assistant manager at Glasgow City. Despite lacking solo managerial experience, she is highly regarded for her playing career, coaching roles, and media punditry. Rangers have narrowly missed out on the SWPL title for the past three seasons, heightening expectations for Crichton to help the team secure a championship. With the women's season starting mid-August, Crichton faces the challenge of integrating six departing first-team players and preparing the squad during a pre-season camp in Italy. Her appointment reflects Rangers' ambition to break their recent pattern of near misses and build on the success seen under Potter, who secured two domestic cup doubles during her tenure.