SydneyChelsea
A Touchable
- Messages
- 6,646
- Reaction score
- 4,834
We have 543 central midfielders, it's hard to see Hayes playing just a double pivot.
Super Fran
- Thread starter Boyne
- Start date
WhiteWall
Legend
- Messages
- 12,161
- Reaction score
- 11,971
WhiteWall
Legend
- Messages
- 12,161
- Reaction score
- 11,971
Just feels like the systematic dismantling of a dynasty that has been years in the making and had years to run.
I get the need to constantly evolve but this feels like it all stems from Winstanley's monumental fck up in the way Emma was treated and we have allowed for her to leave. There will be more going, I bet.
This fking morons ruining our club.
I get the need to constantly evolve but this feels like it all stems from Winstanley's monumental fck up in the way Emma was treated and we have allowed for her to leave. There will be more going, I bet.
This fking morons ruining our club.
- Messages
- 19,176
- Reaction score
- 8,780
Sad day for the Women's team https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/kirby-its-been-an-incredible-journey-with-all-of-you What a player and person!
My money is on Jess Carter and Sophie Ingle next!
Boyne
We Are The People
- Messages
- 30,011
- Reaction score
- 35,033
Very sad news. A wonderful player who has been brilliant for the club over the years. Thank you Fran for all you have done for the club. @Mod I think you may be right about Jess and Sophie. With AKB now in the States it must have crossed Jess's mind to join her. That would be a shame as she has been brilliant in defence. As for Sophie, she is one of those players you can rely upon to do a great job week in, week out.
Fran, Maren and Emma will get wonderful send-offs tomorrow.
Fran, Maren and Emma will get wonderful send-offs tomorrow.
strider6004
Legend
- Messages
- 13,786
- Reaction score
- 4,998
Not surprised, this season a very peripheral player with few highlights.
Obviously health and injuries have been issues.
Whatever happens next in her career she will have great memories of winning trophies.
Obviously health and injuries have been issues.
Whatever happens next in her career she will have great memories of winning trophies.
strider6004
Legend
- Messages
- 13,786
- Reaction score
- 4,998
We really need Arsenal to get a result here and that striker for City, Bunny is out, yet have a feeling City will still win.
Sad if in her last season she fails to lift a trophy or at least keeps it going to the last day.
Sad if in her last season she fails to lift a trophy or at least keeps it going to the last day.
Super Frank
Boyne
We Are The People
- Messages
- 30,011
- Reaction score
- 35,033
https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/super-fran-reflects-on-her-perfect-goodbye
Fran Kirby ended her remarkable Chelsea career in the most fitting way: the final goal in a dominant victory that secured the Blues another Women's Super League title.
The 30-year-old signed off from nine years of stellar service by coming off the bench to score our last goal in our 6-0 win against Manchester United. It was a fairytale ending for the forward, who departs our all-time top goalscorer in the modern era.
Victory at Old Trafford sealed our fifth consecutive WSL title and Kirby's seventh during a trophy-laden spell with the Blues. And Chelsea legend says lifting the title and scoring was a perfect way to end her time at the club.
‘It was amazing,' said Kirby. 'I got a little bit emotional when all the girls came over and they were hitting me and jumping on me – they were saying that they were getting goosebumps [after the goal].
'When I went through on goal, I just thought, "Please don’t save it!" I’ve actually been practicing that finish for two weeks every single day after training, cutting in and finishing.’
Fran Kirby scoring in her final Chelsea appearance
No sooner had the ball rolled over the line that Kirby wheeled off to celebrate with the travelling Chelsea supporters, who were in fine voice the entire afternoon in sunny Manchester.
Super Fran, indeed. That chant had started long before she even graced the pitch. The noise only got louder as the ball hit the back of the net.
‘It was a really nice moment,' added Kirby. 'I’ve been at the club for a long time and they’ve supported me through amazing moments and hard moments. For me to see them off with a goal, it was perfect.’
Kirby has lifted 16 pieces of silverware with Chelsea following today's title triumph, but she has plenty more than several winner's medals to show from her time at the club. This has been a journey where she has flourished.
Fran Kirby is applauded at full-time by players, staff and fans alike
'It’s been my home for nine years and it’s somewhere I’ve grown up, matured, had some hard moments, some amazing moments, and learned how to deal with them,' said Kirby.
'Every player I’ve played with and every staff member I’ve worked with has been part of the journey and made me who I am today.
'I will be forever thankful to every single person because what this club has done – and what the WSL has done – for women’s football in this country is amazing. To be a small part of it is something I never dreamed of growing up.’
Fran Kirby ended her remarkable Chelsea career in the most fitting way: the final goal in a dominant victory that secured the Blues another Women's Super League title.
The 30-year-old signed off from nine years of stellar service by coming off the bench to score our last goal in our 6-0 win against Manchester United. It was a fairytale ending for the forward, who departs our all-time top goalscorer in the modern era.
Victory at Old Trafford sealed our fifth consecutive WSL title and Kirby's seventh during a trophy-laden spell with the Blues. And Chelsea legend says lifting the title and scoring was a perfect way to end her time at the club.
‘It was amazing,' said Kirby. 'I got a little bit emotional when all the girls came over and they were hitting me and jumping on me – they were saying that they were getting goosebumps [after the goal].
'When I went through on goal, I just thought, "Please don’t save it!" I’ve actually been practicing that finish for two weeks every single day after training, cutting in and finishing.’
Fran Kirby scoring in her final Chelsea appearance
No sooner had the ball rolled over the line that Kirby wheeled off to celebrate with the travelling Chelsea supporters, who were in fine voice the entire afternoon in sunny Manchester.
Super Fran, indeed. That chant had started long before she even graced the pitch. The noise only got louder as the ball hit the back of the net.
‘It was a really nice moment,' added Kirby. 'I’ve been at the club for a long time and they’ve supported me through amazing moments and hard moments. For me to see them off with a goal, it was perfect.’
Kirby has lifted 16 pieces of silverware with Chelsea following today's title triumph, but she has plenty more than several winner's medals to show from her time at the club. This has been a journey where she has flourished.
Fran Kirby is applauded at full-time by players, staff and fans alike
'It’s been my home for nine years and it’s somewhere I’ve grown up, matured, had some hard moments, some amazing moments, and learned how to deal with them,' said Kirby.
'Every player I’ve played with and every staff member I’ve worked with has been part of the journey and made me who I am today.
'I will be forever thankful to every single person because what this club has done – and what the WSL has done – for women’s football in this country is amazing. To be a small part of it is something I never dreamed of growing up.’