New Notts Ladies CEO: 'I picked Lady Pies over Premier League'

Notts County Ladies have welcomed Matt Alexander as their new Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of Luke Negus-Hill.

Previously a scout for the men's team, he is now tasked with helping to bring the Lady Pies forward and build on their two sensational seasons thus far at the top of the women’s game, including two cup finals.

Matt spoke to BBC Radio Nottingham’s Match Talk on Thursday about how he picked a role at Meadow Lane over one in the top tier of English men’s football, and why he made that decision.

He said: “I had been approached by a Premier League club to go and work with their Under-21s, but then the opportunity came by to work with the Ladies and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do.

“The women’s game is on the cusp of something quite big. Just from the league we’re in with Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea, we’re kind of like the underdogs, but we have real heart, fantastic players adnd the ability to really make a mark on the women’s game.

“Me and my little girl went to the cup final in Rotherham. She’s really interested in women’s football, at just seven years of age. She’s a massive fan of Carly Telford – these women are idols for little girls and are accessible.

“If I can help to bring the women’s game forward so in future my little girl is still watching and enjoying it, that would be fantastic.”

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