Sonia Bompastor ready to usher Chelsea into ‘new era’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sonia Bompastor ready to usher Chelsea into ‘new era’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sonia Bompastor insists she is embracing the pressure of succeeding Emma Hayes as she ushers Chelsea into a “new era”. She claimed a league and European double during her first full season in charge, becoming the first person to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League as both a player and a manager. It’s a new era with new faces in the squad Sonia Bompastor She said: “From the club you can just feel there is a lot of ambitions. I can’t wait to start this competition as it’s a really special one.” Bompastor inherits a Blues side that has already signed Spanish midfielder Julia Bartel and French duo Sandy Baltimore and Oriane Jean-Francois.

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Sonia Bompastor hails Chelsea’s Champions League win over Twente despite Lauren James fitness worry
5 months, 1 week ago

Sonia Bompastor hails Chelsea’s Champions League win over Twente despite Lauren James fitness worry

The Independent  

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Chelsea require an unexpected hero to get Sonia Bompastor era off to winning start
6 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea require an unexpected hero to get Sonia Bompastor era off to winning start

The Independent  

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Sonia Bompastor becomes new Chelsea Women head coach
10 months ago

Sonia Bompastor becomes new Chelsea Women head coach

The Independent  

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Chelsea hires Sonia Bompastor as its new head coach after Emma Hayes’ departure
10 months ago

Chelsea hires Sonia Bompastor as its new head coach after Emma Hayes’ departure

Associated Press  

LONDON — Women’s Super League champion Chelsea hired Lyon manager Sonia Bompastor on Wednesday as its new head coach with a four-year deal. “I am incredibly grateful to join Chelsea Football Club as the head coach of the women’s team. Let the adventure begin.” Bompastor’s last match in charge of Lyon was a 2-0 defeat to Barcelona on Saturday in …

Chelsea Women confirm Sonia Bompastor as their new manager following Emma Hayes' exit... as the former Lyon boss pens four-year deal with the Blues
10 months ago

Chelsea Women confirm Sonia Bompastor as their new manager following Emma Hayes' exit... as the former Lyon boss pens four-year deal with the Blues

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have confirmed Sonia Bompastor as their new manager after the departure of long-serving coach Emma Hayes. It had been the worst kept secret in women’s football that Bompastor, 43, would succeed Hayes - who left to become the manager of the United States national team. Let the adventure begin.’ Chelsea have confirmed Sonia Bompastor as their new manager The …

The secret is out on the next Chelsea women's manager, writes KATHRYN BATTE... but whether Sonia Bompastor will succeed remains to be seen
10 months ago

The secret is out on the next Chelsea women's manager, writes KATHRYN BATTE... but whether Sonia Bompastor will succeed remains to be seen

Daily Mail  

Sonia Bompastor laughed when she was asked for the second time whether Saturday’s Champions League final had been her last game in charge of Lyon. Sonia Bompastor laughed during a press conference after the Women's Champions League final Her Lyon side cut dejected figures after they suffered a 2-0 defeat by Barcelona during Saturday's final The match may have been …

Chelsea fans will see exactly what 'incoming boss' Sonia Bompastor is made of in Lyon's Champions League final against Barcelona... winning a farewell trophy will prove she's the right person to succe
10 months ago

Chelsea fans will see exactly what 'incoming boss' Sonia Bompastor is made of in Lyon's Champions League final against Barcelona... winning a farewell trophy will prove she's the right person to succe

Daily Mail  

In a rematch of the 2022 Women’s Champions League Final, Barcelona and Lyon will head to the 50,000-seater San Mames Stadium in Bilbao on Saturday for a showdown bearing significant importance for both managers. Holders Barcelona, who beat Wolfsburg in a dramatic 3-2 comeback at last year’s final, will bid farewell to boss Jonatan Giraldez beyond their remaining two league …

Sonia Bompastor and the worst-kept secret at the Women’s Champions League final
10 months ago

Sonia Bompastor and the worst-kept secret at the Women’s Champions League final

The Independent  

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Emma Hayes slams ‘worst decision in Champions League history’ as Chelsea ‘robbed’
11 months ago

Emma Hayes slams ‘worst decision in Champions League history’ as Chelsea ‘robbed’

The Independent  

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea not overthinking semi-final against ‘world-class’ Barcelona
11 months, 1 week ago

Emma Hayes: Chelsea not overthinking semi-final against ‘world-class’ Barcelona

The Independent  

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Chelsea pass Ajax test to keep Emma Hayes on course for Women’s Champions League final send-off
1 year ago

Chelsea pass Ajax test to keep Emma Hayes on course for Women’s Champions League final send-off

The Independent  

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Chelsea approach Lyon head coach Sonia Bompastor to succeed Emma Hayes
1 year, 1 month ago

Chelsea approach Lyon head coach Sonia Bompastor to succeed Emma Hayes

New York Times  

Chelsea Women have offered a contract to Lyon head coach Sonia Bompastor to replace USWNT-bound Emma Hayes at the end of the season. In her first full season in charge, Bompastor led Lyon to a double as they won the Division 1 Feminine and the Women’s Champions League. Bompastor guided Lyon to Champions League glory in 2022 The French club …

Emma Hayes reveals she spoke to a legendary Premier League boss after being confirmed as new USA manager... and she had to keep Mauricio Pochettino waiting to talk to him!
1 year, 4 months ago

Emma Hayes reveals she spoke to a legendary Premier League boss after being confirmed as new USA manager... and she had to keep Mauricio Pochettino waiting to talk to him!

Daily Mail  

Southgate's loyalty to his players is an issue and a weakness - It's All Kicking Off The Chelsea boss is set to begin the role at the end of the 2023-24 campaign Emma Hayes has revealed she was given some ‘wise words’ from Sir Alex Ferguson after deciding to leave Chelsea for the United States women’s national team. The timing …

Emma Hayes hails ‘a victory for the team’ as Chelsea win fourth straight title
1 year, 10 months ago

Emma Hayes hails ‘a victory for the team’ as Chelsea win fourth straight title

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emma Hayes credited the togetherness of her players …

Emma Hayes ‘won’t entertain’ idea of Chelsea playing to avoid a two-goal defeat
2 years, 3 months ago

Emma Hayes ‘won’t entertain’ idea of Chelsea playing to avoid a two-goal defeat

The Independent  

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How Emma Hayes turned Chelsea Women from part-time also-rans to a dominant force
2 years, 7 months ago

How Emma Hayes turned Chelsea Women from part-time also-rans to a dominant force

The Telegraph  

Fast forward 10 years and the only constant has been Hayes and her vision. Her Chelsea team have won four FA Cups, three League Cups, reached one Champions League final and are five-time league champions – including the last three consecutive seasons. Seeing the England team win the Euros this summer was "magic", Hayes says. Like a number of clubs …

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