Kirk named Durham boss two years after Leicester sacking

Willie Kirk guided Leicester from the bottom of the WSL to safety in 2022-23, overturning a record points deficit [Getty Images]Willie Kirk has been appointed head coach of Women's Super League 2 side Durham, two years after he was sacked by Leicester City Women's team for having a relationship with a player.The 48-year-old was dismissed in March 2024 following an internal investigation that found he was in a physical relationship with a player, breaching the club's code of conduct.Player-coach