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February 17, 2021 14:36
by Maya Israel
Rachel Roberts
At the start of the month, AFC Wimbledon were on the hunt for a new manager, after Glyn Hodges left the club by mutual consent. Managerial replacements are by no stretch a rarity in football, but this particular one caused quite a stir. Wimbledon, currently 19
th in League One – the third tier of the EFL, approached Emma Hayes, manager of Chelsea Women, who are reigning champions and currently top of the Women’s Super League.
While some supposed she would be advancing her career, becoming the first female head coach of a men’s side, Hayes swiftly shut down any rumours, reportedly calling the reports an insult to women’s football, adding that Wimbledon would “absolutely not” be able to afford her.