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Leicester women’s manager ‘SACKED’ after probe into alleged relationship with own player

Leicester women’s manager ‘SACKED’ after probe into alleged relationship with own player

LEICESTER have reportedly sacked manager Willie Kirk following an investigation into an alleged relationship with one of his own players. Ex-Everton boss Kirk, 45, had been suspended since March 8 while the investigation was being conducted by the club. Willie Kirk was suspended during the investigation but has now reportedly been sackedGetty Assistant Jennifer Foster and first-team coach Stephen Kirby have taken over during Kirk’s absence – during which time Leicester have lost all three matches. Now The Guardian are reporting Kirk has been dismissed by the Women’s Super...
Mar 26, 2024
England boss Sarina Wiegman ‘surprised’ by Arsenal game in Australia in May ahead of Women’s Euros qualifiers

England boss Sarina Wiegman ‘surprised’ by Arsenal game in Australia in May ahead of Women’s Euros qualifiers

SARINA WIEGMAN admitted to being surprised by Arsenal’s May trip to Australia during a “complicated calendar” of football fixtures. The Lionesses chief, 54, believes it could be a “hard one to take” for Gunners’ England aces and other players ahead of Euros qualifiers. Sarina Wiegman questions whether Arsenal’s European internationals will have enough time to be prepare for Euros qualifiers following the Gunners’ trip to AustraliaGetty GettyArsenal players are scheduled to play an exhibition match against Allstars team in Melbourne on May 24[/caption] The visit...
Mar 23, 2024
‘I want to win every game and Manchester City style suits my character’, says Leila Ouahabi

‘I want to win every game and Manchester City style suits my character’, says Leila Ouahabi

LEILA OUAHABI is uncertain if a celebratory tattoo will be on the cards if she helps Manchester City win a WSL title this season. For the left-back it’s a case of “maybe or maybe not” with her focus being on their club chasing their first league crown under Gareth Taylor PALeila Ouahabi hopes to help Man City will their first Women’s Super League in eight years[/caption] GettyA defeat of Man United would see Ouahabi’s side go top in the WSL ahead of Chelsea’s game against West Ham[/caption] The TimesThe last WSL meeting between Manchester United and Man City resulted...
Mar 17, 2024
Tottenham skipper Bethany England relishing FA Cup battle with Leicester with teams eyeing spot in final

Tottenham skipper Bethany England relishing FA Cup battle with Leicester with teams eyeing spot in final

BETHANY ENGLAND says Tottenham cannot afford to underestimate Leicester as they bid to lay down a marker before their FA Cup clash. The Spurs skipper is relishing facing the Foxes at Tottenham Stadium when their semi-final duel takes place at the ground on April 14. PABethany England and her team-mates hope to help Tottenham reach the Women’s FA Cup final for the first time ever[/caption] GettyLeicester will take on Spurs in the semi-finals with both sides having reached the last time for the first time in their history[/caption] Before then, the teams will go toe-to-toe in a...
Mar 17, 2024
Arsenal legend and ex-Gunners Women’s boss Vic Akers backs team’s kitman to learn from sock change delay to WSL game

Arsenal legend and ex-Gunners Women’s boss Vic Akers backs team’s kitman to learn from sock change delay to WSL game

VIC AKERS insists Arsenal’s kitman will learn from the sock clash scenario that stalled a televised Women’s Super League duel. The ex-Gunners Women’s boss was at Stamford Bridge watching the club’s WSL side’s 3-1 loss to Chelsea on Friday night. Former Arsenal Women’s boss Vic Akers was among the spectators watching Gunners in action against Chelsea at Stamford BridgePA:Press Association PAArsenal are due to take Chelsea in this year’s Conti Cup final on March 31[/caption] GettyAkers led Arsenal to a quadruple trophy win in 2007[/caption] The duel between the...
Mar 15, 2024
Emma Hayes wants to avoid ‘pile in’ on Arsenal kitman after ‘earnest mistake’ delayed WSL match

Emma Hayes wants to avoid ‘pile in’ on Arsenal kitman after ‘earnest mistake’ delayed WSL match

EMMA HAYES brushed off Arsenal’s kit clash error as “an earnest mistake” after Chelsea dispatched the Gunners. Lauren James and Sjoeke Nusken shone as the Blues beat their title rivals 3-1 following a 30-minute kick-off delay. ReutersEmma Hayes’ Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the WSL with their defeat of Arsenal[/caption] ReutersA clash sock colours for the rivals resulted in the Gunners having to wear obtained from the Blues’ club store at Stamford Bridge[/caption] Lauren James and Sjoeke Nusken were on target netting Chelsea’s three first-half...
Mar 15, 2024
Emma Hayes expects ‘Chelsea standard’ performance from players as Blues aim to widen lead over Arsenal

Emma Hayes expects ‘Chelsea standard’ performance from players as Blues aim to widen lead over Arsenal

EMMA HAYES admits she will miss pitting her wits against Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall. And the head coach expects nothing less than a “Chelsea standard” performance from her players at Stamford Bridge. ReutersA win for Emma Hayes’ Chelsea side will see them open up a six-point gap over Arsenal at the top of the WSL[/caption] GettyJonas Eidevall’s team hope to end Chelsea’s four-game unbeaten run at home against the Gunners in the league[/caption] The Blues and third-placed Arsenal go toe-to-toe tonight in a clash that will be among the most pivotal in this term’s title...
Mar 14, 2024
Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall says player-coach relationships in football would be ‘very inappropriate’

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall says player-coach relationships in football would be ‘very inappropriate’

JONAS EIDEVALL and a number of WSL bosses have criticised player and manager relationships in football, with the Arsenal boss calling them “inappropriate”. Aston Villa gaffer Carla Ward echoed Eidevall’s view of stating they made her very angry. GettyJonas Eidevall says football’s governing bodies need to take a strong stance on player-coach relationships[/caption] GettyCarla Ward believes relationships between managers and players should be a sackable offence[/caption] Eidevall, 41, was speaking ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Stamford Bridge on Friday. His title...
Mar 7, 2024
Lioness legend Fara Williams backs campaign to get more girls playing football in schools

Lioness legend Fara Williams backs campaign to get more girls playing football in schools

FARA WILLIAMS reckons Manchester United may be victims of their success from last season with the team facing a battle to finish in the WSL’s top four. And Lioness heroind hopes demands for equal football access for schoolgirls will inspire more to get involved in the sport on and off the pitch. AlamyFara Williams is backing a campaign to provide girls with equal access to football in schools[/caption] PAApproximately 300,000 girls are expected to take part in this year’s Let Girls Play football session – around[/caption] Williams, 40, who is England’s most-capped...
Mar 4, 2024
Gareth Taylor extends tenure as Manchester City’s Women’s chief after penning a new three-year deal

Gareth Taylor extends tenure as Manchester City’s Women’s chief after penning a new three-year deal

GARETH TAYLOR has extended his reign as boss of Manchester City’s Women’s Super League side after penning a new deal today. The contract for the head coach, 51, who led the team to FA and Conti Cup wins, will see him remain in charge until 2027. ReutersGareth Taylor says players have brought into what Man City hope to achieve at the top end of the women’s game under his management[/caption] GettyTaylor, who led his team to FA and Conti Cup wins in 2020 and 2022, is targeting a WSL title win this term[/caption] Taylor’s new deal comes two days after Taylor oversaw Man...
Mar 2, 2024
Gareth Taylor sympathises with Carla Ward’s ‘difficult’ scenario of seeing rising star leave Aston Villa for Man City

Gareth Taylor sympathises with Carla Ward’s ‘difficult’ scenario of seeing rising star leave Aston Villa for Man City

GARETH TAYLOR admits Aston Villa boss Carla Ward faced a “difficult” predicament when Manchester City swooped for Laura Blindkilde Brown.  The Cityzens chief was reacting to Ward’s reflections on the forward sealing a January transfer deadline day switch from Villa to City. GettyLaura Blindkilde Brown was one of three players signed by Manchester City on January 31[/caption] GettyThe England Under-23s forward has settled in well at Manchester City[/caption] GettyGareth Taylor’s Man City side are due play Everton in the WSL today[/caption] The title chasers, who play...

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