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Hannah Dingley’s reign as only female manager in England's top four leagues is set to come to an end, as Forest Green Rovers caretaker boss will be replaced by Southampton coach David Horseman

Hannah Dingley’s reign as the only female manager in England’s top four leagues is set to come to an end, with Forest Green ready to appoint a new head coach.

Mail Sport understands Southampton’s Under-23’s coach David Horseman is on the verge of being appointed the League Two side’s new boss ahead of the new season.

Horseman’s appointment is expected to be confirmed in the next 48 hours.

Forest Green placed head of academy Dingley in caretaker charge of the men’s senior team following the departure of Duncan Ferguson.

In a landmark move - exclusively revealed by Mail Sport - for English football, Dingley was handed the reins of the League Two club after Ferguson’s exit on July 4.