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This article features Andree Jeglertz, the Swedish manager who led Manchester City to their first Women's Super League victory in ten years. His training philosophy, his personal life, his journey into management and his impact on the team are explored. The article highlights his calm demeanor, tactical intelligence and ability to foster a strong team spirit.
When Rebecca Knaak's decisive goal flew into the Liverpool net in the final minute of May, ensuring Manchester City a safe place in the Women's Super League title, manager Andree Jeglertz's mask fell. Captain Alex Greenwood jumped into his arms and the usually composed Swedish coach couldn't contain his excitement and relief.
It was an early celebration of their first WSL title in a decade, which came three days later when Arsenal failed to beat Brighton, and a domestic double remains a possibility in Sunday's Women's FA Cup final (3pm BST).
The title celebrations began at the training centre, where the team was watching the Arsenal match. During the celebration, Jeglertz called Greenwood, smiled and said, “We did it.”
Growing up in Malmo, a city in southern Sweden, he started playing football in the streets with other children and lived next door to an Englishman who encouraged him to watch the Premier League on TV. At five years old he was already a member of a football club, and that "safe" environment fueled his obsession with sport, unlike his younger brother.
"He wasn't competitive - he played soccer, but he didn't have the great interest that I had," Jeglertz says. "I always wanted to train a lot and I was always a very determined person. I thought: 'I want to be at this level, I want to get to this.'
When Jeglertz turned professional, he played for Malmo, but quickly realized he would never reach the top, despite earning three caps for Sweden Under-21s. That's when she began studying to become a teacher, following her mother's example and cultivating her "curiosity to know people."
“When I realized I wasn't going to be as good as I hoped, it was hard – but I really loved the sport,” he adds.
Today, Jeglertz is known for his calm and clear-headedness. He is very sociable and often seen posing for photos with fans. His football philosophy focuses on people and making everyone perform at their best.
"A happy player is a good player," he says. "These are their lives. They are lucky to work with their hobby. The best teams, the ones that succeed, are the ones that enjoy coming to work.
When I look back on my coaching career, I wish I had always worked at the highest level. I hope I have met different people who have enriched my life."
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