Paul Green: Chelsea head of women's football's departs after 13-year tenure

Long-serving executive was architect of dominant decade but moves on after downturn in form

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Paul Green has left his role as Chelsea’s head of women’s football after 13 years.

Green was responsible primarily for player recruitment, working alongside Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, and was an instrumental figure in developing Chelsea women into the dominant force they are now.

He helped to deliver their first WSL title among myriad other honours, and his departure may signal the end of an era for the Blues, or the beginning of a period of transition.

Chelsea confirmed the move in a brief statement, which read in part: “[Green’s] commitment, experience and professionalism have been valued across the club, and his work has helped support a sustained period of success and progress for Chelsea Women during which we won 19 trophies.

“The Club would like to thank Paul for his dedication and service over more than a decade and wishes him well for the future.”

Chelsea won plenty of silverware, including last season’s domestic treble, under Paul Green’s guidanceChelsea FC via Getty ImagesGreen is widely regarded as the unsung hero behind Chelsea’s decade of domestic dominance.

Under his guidance, the Blues assembled one of Europe’s most impressive squads.

Green’s departure follows a recent downturn in form, which has seen the Blues fall nine points off the pace in the WSL after winning six consecutive titles.

In spite of Chelsea’s slipping results, head coach Sonia Bompastor, whose recruitment was led by Green, was recently rewarded with a new four-year deal.

Paul Green: Chelsea head of women's football's departs after 13-year tenure

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