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A legendary manager leaves a club and success continues: we saw it for half a generation after Chelsea sacked José Mourinho and for a season after Emma Hayes moved on, similarly so at Liverpool following the resignation of Jürgen Klopp. To what extent, though, was that down to processes so effective and inculcated that they outlasted the departed, versus the impetus of new ideas from the new incumbent? For Sonia Bompastor, the pressure is on.
Yesterday’s thumping derby win means Manchester City need a maximum of five points from thee games to regain the WSL crown; Chelsea, who last season won an undefeated domestic treble, were barely ever in the race. They did retain the League Cup, are still in the FA Cup – and the Champions League, just about – but another season like this one won’t be good enough for a club used to better.
Continue reading…⚽ Minute-by-minute updates from midday (GMT) clash⚽ Sign up to Moving the Goalposts | Email DanielA legendary manager leaves a club and success continues: we saw it for half a generation after Chelsea sacked José Mourinho and for a season after Emma Hayes moved on, similarly so at Liverpool following the resignation of Jürgen Klopp. To what extent, though, was that down to processes so effective and inculcated that they outlasted the departed, versus the impetus of new ideas from the new incumbent? For Sonia Bompastor, the pressure is on.Yesterday’s thumping derby win means Manchester City need a maximum of five points from thee games to regain the WSL crown; Chelsea, who last season won an undefeated domestic treble, were barely ever in the race. They did retain the League Cup, are still in the FA Cup – and the Champions League, just about – but another season like this one won’t be good enough for a club used to better. Continue reading…
