Salford City Welcomes Jill Scott As Chief Women’s Football Advisor
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Salford City Football Club has welcomed Jill Scott MBE as its new Chief Women's Football Advisor. The club has also announced that American International Group, Inc. (AIG), has reached an agreement in principle to become the largest minority equity investor in the Salford City Lionesses and long-term commercial partner. England legend Jill Scott joins the club as Chief Women's Football Advisor, where she will play a key role in shaping the technical programme for the Lionesses and Academy teams while supporting the development of players and coaching staff across the club. Jill's personal experience of transitioning from grassroots football to the professional game will be harnessed to inspire the next generation of women, girls and boys in Salford and Greater Manchester. AIG's investment in the Lionesses would make it the first Fortune 500 company to take an ownership stake in a UK women's football club, marking a major step forward in the long-term vision and growth potential of Salford City Lionesses. Together, AIG and the club seek to reimagine the possibilities for women's football, create pathways for women and girls across local communities, and develop a roadmap for success, on and off the pitch. AIG's investment in the women's team aims to facilitate the development of a bespoke programme and environment for women athletes, with a commitment to shared facilities...
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