Rotherham United Women saved by new owners (opens original article in a new tab)

Rotherham United Women football club was saved from closure by new local owners who pledged to achieve back-to-back promotions and reach the top league within five years.

• Rotherham United Women football club was saved from closure by new local owners Phil Smith and Scott Thorpe
• New owners pledged to achieve back-to-back promotions and reach the Barclays Women's Super League within five years
• Valerie Hoyle, who had 57 years of association with the club, stepped down at the end of the season