Soccer-Fear of losing fuels me, says Hayes

By Christian Radnedge

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea coach Emma Hayes says her relentless drive for success comes from her fear of losing after she watched her side clinch their fourth FA Cup on Sunday, the 11th major trophy under her management.

Hayes, appointed Chelsea manager in August 2012, has overseen a glittering period in the team's history, completing another domestic double with a 3-2 extra time win over Manchester City at Wembley.

They won their third successive Super League title last weekend and now have another FA Cup in their burgeoning trophy cabinet.

While pundits have speculated that Hayes could move on in the near future, the Briton insisted she is happy at Chelsea and just wants to keep improving the team.

"I can't bear losing. I can't bear the thought of it, I don't want to think about it. It fuels me, losing. And the minute I feel any of them (other teams) coming close, I just want to get better," Hayes told a news conference.

"I don't do well in comfort and I lead a team to live like that. Like, today, I couldn't want to be in a better game, even when they scored... I think these two teams (are) top quality - and today was our day."

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