The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Motherwell ladies role for Wolecki Black.
Dundonian Eddie Wolecki Black is Motherwell’s new ladies’ team manager.
The 52-year-old stepped down as Airdrie manager last year after suffering a stroke during a League One clash with Cowdenbeath.
Now Fir Park chiefs have offered him a route back into the game.
He has experience of working in women’s football, with a recordbreaking four-year stint in charge of Glasgow City which saw him lead them to four league titles.
The former Montrose forward has defied doctors who warned he may not regain the ability to walk or even talk after his stroke.
He told Motherwell’s official website: “I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to come back in. I’d obviously been looking around and had been unsuccessful in one or two applications.
“But I was contacted by (Well chief operating officer) Alan Burrows, we had some conversations which have led to this day, so I’m very keen now just to get started.”
Burrows said: “It’s a huge coup for us to get him here. Not only is he a hugely respected and qualified coach with experience at various levels, I can see a real huge hunger and determination in him to get back involved.
“I’m delighted Motherwell can be a club that can give people the chance to get their lives back on track after a setback.
“I am certain Eddie will build on the fantastic progress already made within the ladies team as we strive for promotion to the top level.”