Football Wagga president Ian Hardinge has assured the community the association is working to rebuild relationships with players burned by the failed Wagga City Wanderers’ women’s venture.
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“A big part of that is showing them it hasn’t been shelved,” he said.
“We are looking towards the future.
“We all recognise we need to have a better competition for ladies over and above the local competition.”
Hardinge will establish a sub committee to explore sponsorship opportunities, and identify the most suitable competition for a prospective team in 2018.
He said Capital Football competitions in Canberra and Football NSW competitions will be considered.
“The attraction of Canberra is that it’s a bit closer...but the closest one may not be the best one,” he said.
Football Wagga and Wanderers are leaning towards the appointment of a neutral coach who has no affiliation with local clubs.
“It’s probably our best chance of moving forward, so all the clubs get involved,” he said.
“I’m not saying there’s not someone inside of Wagga capable of coaching, we’re just trying to get around internal politics that are still alive particularly in women’s soccer.”
His comments come after Tolland’s men’s coach Chris Ayton lamented the lack of prospects for elite female players based in the Riverina, sparking an online debate on The Daily Advertiser website last week.
