Casey
Stoney
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Matches47
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Wins35
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Trophies1
Casey
Biography
From a playing career spanning 20 years, to becoming the first head coach of the new Manchester United Women's team in June 2018, Casey Stoney has overseen a sea change in women’s football.
Born in Basildon, Stoney was signed for Chelsea’s women’s team in 1994, aged just 12. Stoney’s talent at club level was immediately noticed and she made her senior debut for the England national team against France in 2000, aged just 18.
Stoney became the fifth player to make over 100 appearances for the Lionesses, making a total of 130 appearances by the time of her retirement. A captain for the England women's team, Stoney played an integral part in the Lionesses' rise up the world rankings, with a third-place finish in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup being one of the highlights.
The defender led Team GB to the quarter-finals of the London 2012 Olympic Games, scoring in the second group-stage match against Cameroon and leading her side to a memorable 1-0 victory against Brazil in front of over 72,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.
Stoney received an MBE for services to football in 2015, highlighting how far the women’s game had progressed in England.
With 130 appearances at international level, a playing career spanning nearly twenty years and coaching stints with Chelsea Ladies and the Lionesses, Stoney headed into her Manchester United Women tenure with plenty of experience. That stood her in good stead throughout the team's inaugural season, 2018/19, as the Reds won the FA Women's Championship title and were therefore promoted to the Women's Super League at the first attempt.
Just a few months into the 2019/20 WSL season, it was announced that Casey had agreed a new contract with United, with the intention of keeping her at the club until at least 2022. In a statement to announce this on 8 November 2019, the head coach commented: "I am extremely proud to be involved with Manchester United and I’m honoured to be head coach of such an incredibly hard-working and talented team. I’d like to thank the club for the fantastic support they have given me since we started this journey and for the trust in what we are building here."
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Position
Manager
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Country
English
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Date of birth
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Joined
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First match
Liverpool (A)
I’m honoured to be head coach of such an incredibly hard-working and talented team
Latest
Casey: It was a professional performance video
Casey Stoney was pleased with her side's effort as United Women beat Birmingham 2-0 in the WSL...
United Daily: From Anfield to Fulham video
We hear from Ole, Luke and Harry after the Liverpool game, plus Casey Stoney and ex-Reds Louis Saha and Lee Martin...
Casey: Defeat won’t define our season Article
The United Women's manager was proud of her team’s effort despite the loss to Chelsea.
Stoney wins Manager of the Month award Article
The United boss has picked up the trophy for the second time this season following a strong end to 2020.
Galton: I knew this team would be good video
Leah Galton reflects on becoming a Red and meeting her team-mates for the first time...
Highlights: United Women 6 Bristol City 1 video
See all the goals as Casey Stoney’s Reds rack up our biggest win of the campaign so far…
United Daily: Friday's news video
Ole previews Leeds, Marcus reflects on Sheffield United and Casey assesses Bristol City, all in our latest bulletin...
Highlights: Everton 1 United Women 0 video
Casey Stoney’s Reds fell to a narrow defeat in their final Continental Cup group-stage game…
'We want to win every game, this is no different' video
Despite Wednesday's game being a dead-rubber for the Reds, Casey highlighted the importance of beating Everton...
Highlights: Reading 1 United Women 2 video
Casey Stoney’s Reds consolidated our position at the top of the WSL, thanks to Hayley Ladd’s late winner…
Stoney and Heath win November awards Article
The United pair have been recognised for their efforts during a month in which the Reds rose to the top of the WSL.
Women's preview: Reading v United Article
All the info you need ahead of a second successive away game in the WSL for Casey Stoney’s side.
Highlights: Aston Villa Women 0 United Women 2 video
Watch the key moments at Walsall, where Casey Stoney's side secured another away win in the WSL...
United Daily: Friday's news video
Bruno reacts to an awards double + Zelem and Stoney preview the Women’s game, ahead of a big weekend on MUTV…
Internationals: How did our Women get on? Article
Fifteen of Casey Stoney's Reds were selected for action by their countries and here's how they performed.