Gareth Taylor's Reflections on the Chloe Kelly Dispute

Gareth Taylor, the current manager of Liverpool Women's Football team, recently opened up about his time managing Chloe Kelly at Manchester City. Taylor emphasized that he remained "true to my role" during their disagreements. Kelly, who moved to Arsenal, had expressed dissatisfaction with her treatment at City, citing "negative behaviour" and a desire to "be happy again."

Moving Forward at Liverpool

Taylor, who joined Liverpool in August, acknowledged the challenges ahead. Liverpool finished seventh in the Women's Super League (WSL) last season, and Taylor is focused on rebuilding the team. He mentioned the departures of key players like Olivia Smith and Taylor Hinds but expressed optimism about the future.

Building a New Identity

Taylor is determined to instill a possession-based style of play at Liverpool. He believes that creating a distinct identity is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. "It's a game model that is simple. That's not to say it is simple to execute," Taylor explained. "Players need to make errors while doing it to see progression."

Challenges and Ambitions

Liverpool, back-to-back WSL champions in 2013 and 2014, aims to return to the top. Taylor, with his Champions League experience, is committed to guiding the team through this transition. "The challenges here will be different to any other club," he said. "But what we have here is a very good opportunity to start to build something."

Engagement and Support

Taylor praised the engagement and support from the players and staff at Liverpool. "The girls are really hungry to learn and to create an identity," he noted. "That's the key thing. That process is not a quick one."

Looking Ahead

Taylor is realistic about the time and struggles involved in rebuilding a team. "It takes time and it takes struggles, unfortunately," he said. "But we're really understanding of that and we're here to support the players and staff as much as we can to be as quickly aligned as we can be."

Conclusion

Gareth Taylor's journey with Liverpool Women's Football team is just beginning. With a clear vision and a commitment to building a strong team identity, Taylor is poised to lead Liverpool back to the top of the WSL.