Boss Banter: FAWSL Managers Season Preview

Seven FA WSL managers give their verdict on the season ahead and name the signing they would have liked. David Parker says Birmingham City are only sixth in the league for spending yet aim to match last year’s silverware. Matt Beard calls a much-changed Liverpool a work in progress and picks Abby Wambach. Mark Sampson concedes losing Jess Fishlock to Seattle Reign but backs Lucy Staniforth, Natalia and a fit Gwen Harries. John Buckley, with Emma Thomson and Cheryl Foster settling and Sue Smith back from injury, expects mid-table and names Rachel Williams, Jo Potter and Jade Moore. Andy Spence sets no targets at Everton, promoting from the reserves. Emma Hayes details Chelsea’s infrastructure, a first full-time physio and overseas signings, choosing Fishlock, Williams, Alex Morgan and Anita Asante. Rick Passmoor, a late arrival at Lincoln, picks Karen Walker and Marieanne Spacey.