The Isle of Man Football Association has appointed Wayne Brown as manager of the Isle of Man Women’s National Team through to the 2029 Island Games.
Brown will lead the side as part of the FA’s Road to Gold 2029 campaign, with the ambition of securing a gold medal when the Games are held on home soil.
A UEFA C Licence holder, Brown brings experience from senior women’s football in the UK, having led Alton FC Ladies and Girls Development between 2021 and 2025.
During his time with the club, he helped grow the squad from around 11 players to more than 30, oversaw a runners-up finish in their division and guided the team to Junior Shield success.
He currently manages the Douglas and District Women’s Team and impressed during the recruitment process with a vision centred on strengthening relationships with local clubs, widening player identification and creating more opportunities for the national side to develop.
Success For IoM Women’s Team
The appointment comes after a successful period for the Isle of Man Women’s National Team, which won the inaugural Cherry Godfrey Cup in 2024 before securing silver medals at both the 2025 Island Games and the 2026 Cherry Godfrey Cup.
Brown said: “I’m really excited to get started and grateful to the Isle of Man FA for the trust they’ve placed in me. There’s some fantastic talent on the Island, and I can’t wait to work with the players, build on the strong foundations already in place and see what we can achieve together.”
The FA said Brown’s appointment marks the next stage in the team’s development as preparations continue for the 2027 Island Games and the pursuit of gold in 2029.
