York City are delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Hames as the new Women’s Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Hames joins the Minster Belles after four years with Hull City Ladies, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the FA Women’s National League.
Prior to his time at Hull, he held various coaching and management roles across the game, including positions with Manchester United’s Regional Talent Club, Sheffield FC Women, and Bradford City Women.
His coaching journey at Sheffield FC Women began in 2017, progressing from Development Team Manager to First Team Coach, then Assistant Manager, before taking charge of the first team on an interim basis.
In 2019, Hames was named manager at Bradford City Women before making the move to Hull.
Throughout his four seasons there, he took the Tigresses from a Tier 4 side to an established Tier 3 outfit, and now joins us at an exciting time for the club, as the women’s programme enters a new era under the York City FC umbrella alongside the men’s first team and academy.
Welcome to York, Chris!
