Why captain Tierney stayed as relegated Leicester look to rebuild
When Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.
As Leicester City faced relegation to WSL 2 in May, the club experienced a significant loss of talent with 14 players, including nine from the WSL play-off defeat, leaving the team in need of a major rebuild. However, captain Sam Tierney, the longest-serving player, agreed to a new deal until 2028, giving supporters hope. Tierney emphasized her deep connection with the club, stating, "I'm not the type to want to jump ship."
She explained that despite recent struggles, she believes they are at a point where they can rebuild. Tierney praised Leicester as a family club and expressed pride in being part of it, hoping to inspire others to stay and be proud of the team. She highlighted the club's progress, from training on local parks to their current stadium, and expressed her desire for the club to be seen as a successful and exciting team in the future.
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