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“That's a big part of who I am - developing mentality, mindsets.”
“When the football world is ready to adhere to the diversity codes so that BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) communities, plus women, get the opportunities in football then I'll see that as a step forward.”
“I empathize with players. In our culture it is all about strategies and interventions to help the individual based on their individual needs. It is not just about supplements or putting painkillers in your mouth. You have to educate yourself about that.”
“It had always been about America, but now, sorry, they lag behind us. English football's time is coming.”
“Scores of little girls are going to run into school the following day and say, 'Did you see Fran Kirby last night?' That for me is as important as winning the game.”
“Fran Kirby, Pernille Harder, Beth England, Magda Eriksson, Millie Bright, Maren Mjelde - do you want me to keep going? These are world class players. Women's football is not a step down from anything.”
“Football as a profession has a responsibility to modernize. The hope is - if you look at the top organizations in any top professions - you will see that having balance in the workplace is tantamount to successful environments.”
“The interest is growing. It's a snowball-effect and I can't see anybody getting in the way of England becoming the best place in the world to play.”
“I want success for so many people. I couldn't give a crap about myself.”
“I don't know how long I will be coaching for but I don't expect I will go on from Chelsea, Chelsea is my absolute home.”
“Sometimes it can be that a player is available and you can get them next month - wow, that's a bolt of lightning - but it doesn't happen that often, it really does vary.”
“Women's football in its right is something to celebrate and the quality and the achievement of all the females I represent, it is an insult to them that we talk about women's football being a step down.”
“When I see all the boys in the top jobs across our leagues, I'm like: 'Oh my God, the only woman sitting on top of the pile and I'm only there twice a week!' It's brilliant!”
“We have to be even more conscious of the things we do on a day-to-day basis and take into consideration the feelings and sensibilities of others.”
“As much as trophies matter, leaving something that's built to last is the most important thing to me.”
“It's important for everyone's mental health they go home at Christmas. I don't want to tell any player they can't.”
“How do you describe the pride you have for the club you represent, for the people you represent?”
“I am excited for Chelsea's future. Our owner is a big fan of women's football and he's always asking me what he can do to help.”
“I'm a huge fan of Brian Clough. I might be his female equivalent but I'm quite happy with that.”
“You can't have that many days off in this business.”