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“It is a pragmatic message [maintain his players’ focus while rivals struggle], easy for them to think about and reflect because it is the reality.”

“Do you remember a team that played fantastic football and won nothing? I don’t think you remember a lot of them. You remember the ones that won.”

“We are playing fantastically well, we are getting results, but at the end of the season if you don’t get some silverware, then it is a frustration.”

“When I was 17 I did a B License and had no opportunities in the UK so I opted to go abroad and work in America for 10 years where the understanding of female coaches was very different to England.”

“There are also legal reasons why that is the case. Title IX in America provides equal opportunities for females to interview for positions in the same way it is hoped the Rooney Rule will (for Black and Minority Ethnic coaches).”

“Universities and colleges also have to interview a minimum number of female candidates. That allows you get in the door and hopefully from there your knowledge and experience will shine through.”

“Absolutely [we should have the same rule in place here]. We’ve heard so much about introducing the Rooney Rule but I don’t hear enough conversations about putting in place things so that females can get interviews.”

“Ultimately I think clubs, boards, associations have to do more to provide an equal platform for women to get interviews for jobs.”

sumon_blue wrote:Hello Bluez

Chelsea Chairman Bruce Buck said: “As a responsible employer we are proud of this significant achievement for the club.”

“We believe the move to the Living Wage underlines our commitment to ensuring that all our employees receive a fair rate of pay for their hard work and dedication.”

“Quite simply it is the right thing to do.”

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