EMMA HAYES reckons ‘brain fog’ may have dimmed recollections of some of her earliest moments at the helm of Chelsea. But the Blues boss, 45, who marks her tenth year in charge of the WSL champs tomorrow has vivid memories of her first week and having no staff or office. The Camden-born head coach , who helped revolutionise the women’s game in England, recalls the initial sparse set-up when she took the job. A far cry from the investment that came eight years later, when the club broke the world transfer record for a women’s player, signing Pernille Harder from Wolfsburg for a fee reportedly in excess of £250,000. A decade ago, Hayes’s role was part-time. The Kingsmeadow gaffer juggled her managerial career with a job in her family’s currency exchange business Covent Garden FX. And Chelsea’s players were part-time too with their boss the only female manager in the league at the time. Read More Sports Stories 'LIFE GOAL' England's … [Read more...] about “The starting point was zero. It was terrifying and exciting”, says Blues boss Hayes as she reflects on Chelsea reign
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Government approves Chelsea sale with Todd Boehly consortium set to buy club from Roman Abramovich
The UK Government has finally approved the sale of Chelsea with the Todd Boehly /Clearlake consortium now set to buy the Premier League club from Roman Abramovich. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Privacy Policy The £4.25 billion takeover bid was held up earlier this month after the government raised concerns that Abramovich would renege on his pledge to waive a £1. 6 bn loan . Abramovich, who bought Chelsea for £140 million in 2003, is unable to receive a single penny from the sale of the club after he was sanctioned by the government in March . The Russian oligarch had insisted that all net proceeds, believed to be the money from the sale minus legal fees, would be used ‘for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine’. Abramovich has now legally agreed for his £1.6bn loan to Chelsea to be placed in a frozen account under government control. A government spokesperson said: ‘Late last night the UK Government reached a position … [Read more...] about Government approves Chelsea sale with Todd Boehly consortium set to buy club from Roman Abramovich
Arsenal have midfielder ‘at the top of the list’ but transfer chief Edu has another focus
Mikel Arteta hails Jesus after first goals for Arsenal SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Arsenal reportedly have Youri Tielemans at the top of their midfield shortlist despite a lack of movement over the past few weeks. Leicester City have hinted that they could lose the Belgian this summer but Gunners transfer chief Edu is taking his time to make the decisive move. Related articles Arsenal can help Man Utd sign transfer target with Barcelona favour Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd's 'massive' Antony move, Joao Felix latest Tielemans is into the final year of his contract at the King Power Stadium with Leicester under pressure to cash in before losing him for free next summer. Foxes boss Brendan … [Read more...] about Arsenal have midfielder ‘at the top of the list’ but transfer chief Edu has another focus
Liverpool ‘huge admirers’ of Matheus Nunes despite refusing to rival £38m Wolves transfer
Klopp impressed by Nunez's rapid progress at Liverpool SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Liverpool are credited as being 'huge admirers' of Wolves ' new club-record signing Matheus Nunes despite refusing to stump up the £38million required to secure his services. The Portuguese midfielder, who was once described by Pep Guardiola as “one of the best players in the world”, joined Bruno Lage's ranks from Sporting Lisbon in a surprise deal on Wednesday. Related articles Liverpool willing to risk transfer exit as Jude Bellingham plan clear Klopp has clear stance on Keita future as Liverpool star 'unhappy' Nunes saw his status soar across Europe last season as he starred for the Lions in the … [Read more...] about Liverpool ‘huge admirers’ of Matheus Nunes despite refusing to rival £38m Wolves transfer