WSL 2014 Season Preview: WSL1 clubs (Arsenal, Birmingham, Bristol Academy, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester City, Notts County)

The first half of a fourteen-page season preview special, introduced by the news that ten clubs join the newly expanded WSL, and covering the eight WSL1 sides through paired interviews with a coach or a player at each. Arsenal goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain describes settling in and tips Shinobu Ohno; Birmingham head coach David Parker reports his best pre-season in four years and looks forward to a second city derby at Villa Park, while Jade Moore names the club’s most dedicated fans. Bristol Academy’s Dave Edmondson admits a disjointed build-up around his Australian commitments; Chelsea’s Emma Hayes wants to better her three previous seasons; Everton’s Andy Spence praises a young squad and his backroom staff, with Michelle Hinnigan on sharing Halton Stadium; Liverpool’s Matt Beard rues losing Lucy Staniforth and Nicole Rolser; Nick Cushing sets out Manchester City’s long-term project; and Notts County’s Rick Passmoor targets progression and mid-table.