Shelley Kerr

Shelley Kerr is currently the manager of the Scotland women’s team. As a player, Kerr was a powerful centre back, who captained Scotland as well as clubs including Kilmarnock and Hibernian. During her playing career, Kerr won every domestic honour in Scotland. She also won 59 caps for her country between 1989 and 2008. As a manager, Kerr gained experience at Kilmarnock, Hibernian and Spartans, eventually taking charge of the Scotland Women’s U19s team in 2009 and leading them to the 2010 UEFA Women’s U19 Championship finals. She gained the UEFA Pro Licence in 2013, shortly before joining Arsenal. She led the ‘Gunners’ to an FA Women’s Cup and Continental Cup double in 2013, and a second FA Cup in 2014. She subsequently enjoyed a spell as manager of Stirling University men’s team, taking them to the British Universities Championship final in 2015. In April 2017 Kerr was appointed the head coach of the Scotland women’s national team. Under her management, Scotland qualified for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.