The manager talks openly about grief and loss, the new regime at Chelsea and feeling ready for the new season ahead
of Chelsea Women, in a reign made remarkable by five Women’s Super League titles, four FA Cups and two League Cups.
Hayes, an engagingly open woman, has reflected on her grief and loss while also expressing sympathy for Tuchel. The 45-year-old has spoken about her belief that she has ADHD and remembered the days when her dad told her to “change the face of women’s football”. Hayes has suggested how best to capitalise on England’s Euro 2022 triumph before switching to fluent Spanish when revealing her “dream job” in football.
Hayes looks wounded as she remembers the desolation of losing Albie. “That moment will never leave me and I feel sad for Harry, who doesn’t have a brother. I’m not saying it doesn’t hurt now but I accept it. I will still have a cry about it every birthday and Christmas. That’s normal. But for those first four years I was just trying to survive. I felt exhausted. But I woke up when Harry turned four this May. That was the first time I thought: ‘I’m back.
Hayes stresses how much she has missed working with the previous regime and, especially, the former chairman. “Bruce has been humongous for me. I miss him already. He’s an amazing Chelsea guy because, as an American, he really understood the women’s game and pushed me to keep pushing the club. I always felt really trusted by“Whenever there’s change, there’s apprehension.
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