Emma Hayes helped transform women's football in this country but after her exit from Chelsea, it has to move on without her, writes KATHRYN BATTE
Daily Mail -

Emma Hayes leaves English football in a stronger position than when she found it. The game lost two big coaching characters, with Carla Ward's exit from Villa too. IAN LADYMAN: The Premier League title race went to the wire, it is not boring compared to other European leagues! -

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