Former Manchester City striker Ellen White told the Women's Football Weekly podcast that Green had been the "heartbeat" of Chelsea behind the scenes. "They were always two or three years ahead of everyone else and that took them to another level. "He had a huge part in building everything that Chelsea stands for, so it is really sad he's left. Green's departure raised questions over the increased involvement of co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, and their decision-making in relation to the women's team. But she responded: "I know there is a lot of noise going on about our team outside the environment.

Source: BBC February 12, 2026 17:51 UTC