Lucy Clark already made history in the transgender community when she became the first transgender referee in the English Football Association, and now she’s making history in another way by becoming the first transgender manager in English competitive.
Earlier this year, Lucy Clark made history when she became the new manager of Sutton United Women FC in the fifth-tier London & South East Regional Women’s Premier Division. And it’s clear that it’s an accomplishment she’s wanted for quite a long time, especially as a lifelong supporter of Sutton United.
“It’s a dream come true,” she said in an interview after her first match as manager according to Outsports. “I was managing Sutton on my computer games and now I’m doing it in real life.
“I’m living the dream. I love the club and I love everyone around the club so just to be involved is amazing.”
Obviously, this is landmark moment in sports and Clark made history. As a result, it’s led to a lot of conversation on social media.
I hope Lucy Clark has a good support system around her, because I cannot imagine what that feels like today. People knowing your name and face and despising you just for existing.
— based gizmo 🏳️⚧️ 🇵🇸 (@neverthetories) May 13, 2024
Lucy Clark, the world’s first openly transgender referee, has made history by becoming the first trans manager in the top 5 divisions of English women’s football.
The former ref has taken over at Sutton United FC.
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— Eibhlín Ní Shí (@EireEriu_32) May 10, 2024
Lucy Clark, the world’s first openly transgender referee, has made history by becoming the first trans manager in the top 5 divisions of English women’s football.
The former referee has taken over at Sutton https://t.co/pYfh1x4ueZ arguing with her! pic.twitter.com/eUDpGTLJLu— craigwhitefanclub (@craigwhitefanc1) May 12, 2024
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Lucy Clark has made football history following her appointment as manager of Sutton United's women's team. This has made her the first trans woman to manage in the top five division of women's football in England.
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Lucy Clark blazes a new trail from referee to team manager, with Sutton United Women FC.https://t.co/IPXx9QLc9C
— Outsports (@outsports) February 1, 2024
Clark is also the founder and player-manager of an inclusive club dedicated to bringing trans and non-binary people into the sport. So she’s clearly doing everything she can to support trans people in the sport.
