Dean Davenport leaves Crystal Palace Women by mutual consent
Crystal Palace Women’s manager Dean Davenport and other members of staff have left the club by mutual consent.
First-team coach Mike Lowne took charge of the final nine games of the season after Davenport and two other members of staff were reportedly suspended in March after the club launched an internal investigation into their conduct.
Davenport was involved with the Eagles for close to two decades, managing the women’s first team for 10 years.
The South Londoners, who finished fifth in the Championship table, recently appointed Grace Williams as the club’s new Head of Women’s Football.
They recorded a record-breaking crowd for a Palace women’s match back in September, hosting Southampton at Selhurst Park.
A statement on the club website said: “Crystal Palace Women has parted company with First Team Manager Dean Davenport.
“Other members of Dean’s coaching staff have also left the club today, by mutual consent.
“Dean began supporting the women’s team in 2013 and was integral to the success of Crystal Palace Ladies Football Club CIC.
“Crystal Palace Women will announce a permanent replacement ahead of the new season.”
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