Renee Slegers spoke to the media for the first time since becoming permanent manager of Arsenal Women's.
-TIMESTAMPS-
00:00 - Intro.
00:30 - Very happy sitting here after confirming it. I thought after Man United that there was something we could create here.
01:49 - Interim time: There's been a lot of learnings. It's a role I've never done before. I enjoyed it.
02:50 - Positive reaction: It was a nice moment. The players stepped up. There's been this mutual belief going back and forth.
03:29 - ambitions: We're in four competitions and want to win trophies.
04:00 - Updates: We're in a good place.
04:23 - Crystal Palace: We need to be humble for every task and be at our best. They'll try to play their game and disrupt ours.
05:08 - Celtic and Rangers joining WSL: People are working in the background. We want to join the game. They need to look at the best number.
05:45 - Returning players: The two players both joined in in training. But they have a little left to go.
06:12 - Kuhl: She's getting close to a move.
06:44 - Helping players individually: It's something different for every player. It's been good and full of learning to work with Williamson.
07:40 - There's a strong foundation. we've been building the last couple of months.
08:55 - interview process: The process has been very long.
10:04 - Changing role: I'm not going to change. But we need to go to the next level. It's been beneficial to step into this role.
10:49 - Unique Arsenal: The global brand Arsenal are. How we impact the world, you're part of something big.
11:49 - Relatability with players: It's been eight years since my last game as a player. It's important to understand the player.
12:47 - Ready for pressure?: I've felt a lot of support. I see how we work together with the team and it gives me a lot of belief.
13:41 - When you realised you wanted the job: When the players started engaging, that was one of them.
14:36 - Life after playing: I studied communication sciences. It wasn't for me and then I studied practical philosophy. I was 26. I wanted to stay in the game. I've growth into this role.
16:00 - Arteta's compliments: There's been real good cohesion. The quality we have in our staff is very high. Maybe I would agree with him.
17:00 - Experience suit you well: I believe in generalist. It's good to get insight into the specialists.
17:37 - Taken over from Eidevall again: I worked really well with him. I respect his way of the game. I've learnt a lot from him.
18:30 - Trio of academy players signing deals: The level of our academy is developing. They've developed so much. Williamson is good at helping them.
19:05 - Leadership style: I have clear values of what is important. I've never made it specific but this morning I told the players.
20:20 - fans: Thank you for your support.
21:16 - Why didn't you become a journalist?: I got injured at 26. I didn't know what to do with my life and they offered me to do my A licence course.
22:35 - Your character: Seeing how the playe
By HaytersTV
January 17, 2025