Emma Hayes regrets ‘inappropriate’ comment on relationships between players
Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes has said she let herself down with comments on relationships between players and was wrong to use the term “inappropriate”.
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Chelsea coach Emma Hayes regrets relationship comments
Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes has said she let herself down with comments on relationships between players and was wrong to use the term "inappropriate".
Hayes calls for more opportunities for female coaches
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes said opportunities for female coaches are still "few and far between" and that financial support and education should be provided to boost the number of women in coaching positions at professional clubs.
McCabe and Russo strike in stoppage time as Arsenal beat Aston Villa in WSL
In the 88th minute Arsenal were staring at a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa and their Women’s Super League title aspirations lay in tatters. Then came a heady roar from the crowd as Beth Mead stepped over the touchline ready to make her return from injury. Then the announcement of 12 minutes of added time ushered in another hopeful roar. Two minutes later a rocket from Katie McCabe sent the Emirates Stadium wild – and, finally, a Mead assist and an Alessia Russo strike breathed belief back into the Gunners’ campaign.
Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action
The return of England forward Beth Mead naturally stole the headlines after 11 months out following an ACL injury, but it was the Arsenal star’s quick resumption of her burgeoning relationship with match-winner Alessia Russo that was the highlight. “Let’s hope so,” said the manager, Jonas Eidevall, when asked whether their connection for Arsenal’s second in a dramatic 2-1 defeat of Aston Villa was the start of something special in red and white. “We see them together in their national team, so it’s not a hope that is based on just fantasies; we have seen that work in reality.” Mead’s inspirational entrance lifted Arsenal off the title race ropes and confined Villa to a worrying third consecutive defeat. Last season Carla Ward’s side lost just seven times in the league but, without the injured Kenza Dali and suspended Kirsty Hanson, they are struggling to create chances for last season’s top scorer Rachel Daly. SW
Can United, City or Arsenal dethrone champions Chelsea? – WSL talking points
The new Women’s Super League season gets under way with the opening round of fixtures taking place on Sunday.
WSL set for most competitive season after influx of new talent
LONDON: Chelsea kick off their Women's Super League title defence against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (Sep 27), with players saying the new campaign will be the most competitive yet after the English top flight's 12 clubs stocked up with new talent.
Canadian forward Adriana Leon joins Aston Villa on 2-year contract
Canada's Adriana Leon has signed a two-year deal with Aston Villa of the English Women's Super League.