Steph Houghton has returned to Manchester City and assumed the positions of Club Ambassador and a Project Officer.

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Houghton ‘honoured’ to become City’s first female Ambassador
The former City captain retired from playing at the end of the 2023/24 season after over a decade of service to the Blues where she guided the team to eight major trophies - including the 2016 Barclays Women’s Super League title.
First, in her new role of Ambassador she will join the likes of Club legends Mike Summerbee, Joleon Lescott and Shaun Wright-Phillips and act on behalf of the Club at various matches and events around the world – which included the recent Ballon d’Or ceremony in October.
MICAH RICHARDS RETIRES
The City fan favourite and Premier League winner announced his decision after losing a lengthy battle with an injured knee. His football journey, that took him from Oldham to City, abroad to Italy and back to Aston Villa, ends at the age of 31. He will now concentrate on his business interests and will be back working with the Premier League champions in an
ad hoc off-the-field role.
“Once a blue, always a blue,” he declared today with the trademark grin that made him so popular with peers and supporters alike. “City has always been my spiritual home and where I enjoyed my best years as a player. Being part of the side that ended the long wait for silverware - in 2011 and 2012 - was very special. It kick-started this new era and the club has never looked back. What has happened since has been amazing.
“I feel lucky to have been asked back to help spread the City message and can’t wait to get going. I know it will be fun because City fans are incredible and always have been.”
CLUB PAYS TRIBUTE TO ALEX WILLIAMS AT FULHAM GAME
Manchester City paid tribute to City in the Community (CITC) Ambassador, Alex Williams MBE, who has retired from his role at the charity after 33 years.