WSL: Everton sack head coach Jean-Luc Vasseur
Jean-Luc Vasseur sacked by Everton; assistants Frederic Puquionne and Franck Plaine also leave the club; Chris Roberts and Claire Ditchburn to take temporary charge
Wednesday 2 February 2022 12:23, UK
Everton have sacked head coach Jean-Luc Vasseur after just 10 games in charge of the WSL side.
Vasseur's six league games in charge saw Everton win just once and lose on three occasions which left the Toffees 10th in the table.
His last WSL outing as head coach of Everton ended in a 3-0 defeat at West Ham on January 23.
Assistant coaches Frederic Puquionne and Franck Plaine have also left the Merseyside club.
"Everyone at Everton would like to thank Jean-Luc, Frederic and Franck for their service and wish them well for the future," a club statement read.
Everton confirmed Chris Roberts and Claire Ditchburn would take temporary charge of the team while a managerial replacement was sought.
Analysis: Toffees expectations brought crashing down again
Sky Sports' Ron Walker:
"A summer of spending was meant to build on last season's fifth-placed finish but a WSL campaign only halfway through has already seen off two Everton managers this season.
"Willie Kirk, arguably, harshly paid the price for a slow start, losing three of his first five league games to Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City, last season's top three in the division.
"There were understandably high expectations when he was replaced by Vasseur, who arrived at the club little over a year since leading Lyon to the French title and the Champions League, and named UEFA's Women's Coach of the Year for 2019/20.
"That hasn't translated into results. Everton were 10th when he arrived and 10th when he left. Although his final game was a 4-0 win over Huddersfield in the FA Cup last weekend, the comprehensive defeat a week before at Tottenham, who finished 12 points behind them last season, would have rung alarm bells in the hierarchy.
"Now the club is back to square one and looking for a third manager in under three months to facilitate a strong end to the season - with hopes of bettering, or even matching, last year's position in the table more challenging than ever."
How to follow the WSL on Sky Sports
The Barclays FA Women's Super League has a new home this season on Sky Sports with up to 35 games shown exclusively live. The deal covers the next three seasons and has seen the WSL added to Sky Sports' flagship offerings.
The current Sky Sports Barclays FA WSL presenter line-up is led by presenter Caroline Barker and includes expert pundit Karen Carney and reporter Lynsey Hooper with commentators Jacqui Oatley and Seb Hutchinson. Jessica Creighton also hosts the Inside the WSL show, aired every Thursday.
Here's how to follow across Sky Sports:
Sky Sports - All 35 games will be available across Sky Sports' flagship channels, including Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
Sky Sports News - Running 24 hours a day, seven days a week Barclays FA WSL fans can enjoy Sky Sports News (channel 409) rolling editorial coverage of the league and its storylines throughout the season.
Inside the WSL - Hosted by award-winning broadcaster and journalist Jessica Creighton, Inside the WSL is a comprehensive round-up of all things Barclays FA Women's Super League and women's football. Airing weekly from Thursday, September 9 on Sky Sports Premier League, the half an hour show will review and preview matches, include in-depth analysis and exclusive player interviews. Viewers can expect gripping behind-the-scenes access as well as a summary of all the action both on and off the pitch.
Sky Sports Digital - Keep up with the latest analysis, features and interviews on the Sky Sports app and SkySports.com. Follow action from each game and stay up-to-date with the latest scores, plus in-game clips and free match highlights available.
Sky Sports Social - Alongside coverage and visibility for the league across all Sky Sports' main social media channels, a new bespoke Twitter channel @SkySportsWSL will be the home of all Barclays FA WSL content on Sky Sports.
