Football: Wayne Brown appointed IoM Women's Team Manager

He succeeds Wayne Lisy who stood down in August

The Isle of Man Football Association has confirmed Wayne Brown as the new manager of the Isle of Man women's national team.

The current Douglas & District Women's boss joins on a fixed-term basis through to the 2029 International Island Games.

A UEFA C Licence Holder, Mr Brown has also previously led Alton FC Ladies and Girls Development between 2021 and 2025.

He succeeds Wayne Lisy who stepped down from the role in August this year after five years in charge.

Speaking on his appointment, Mr Brown says: "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."

Meanwhile, the Isle of Man FA says that throughout the recruitment process, Mr Brown 'demonstrated a clear vision for the future of the Women’s National Team, centred on strong relationships with local clubs, wider player identification, progressive fixture opportunities and the continued development of a culture capable of competing for major honours.'

Over the course of the last three years, the Isle of Man women's team's achievements include claiming bronze and silver medals at the 2023 and 2025 International Island Games respectively; winning the inaugural Cherry Godfrey Cup in 2024 and finishing runners-up in the same competiton earlier this year.