Lydia Mary Bedford is an English professional football manager who is an assistant coach of

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Career

Bedford began her coaching career in 2008 and earned her UEFA Pro Licence in 2019. On 30 November 2021, Leicester City announced the appointment of Bedford as the first team manager of Leicester City Women on a contract to the end of the 2021–22 season. She officially started her role as first team manager on 6 December. After successfully keeping the team in the top division in 21/22 she signed a new two-year deal with Leicester City Women on 5 July 2022. On 3 November 2022, she was replaced as manager by

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. On 24 February 2023, Arsenal confirmed that Bedford had joined the club as an assistant coach.

Honours

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Manager of the Month:

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References

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