sports
Bristol City ready to ‘supercharge growth’ and prove women’s clubs can fly solo
After a split from the men’s team, CEO Hannah Buckley is overseeing an ambitious rebuild with WSL promotion firmly in sight
TL;DR
- Bristol City Women is establishing itself as an independent club after splitting from the Bristol Sport group.
- CEO Hannah Buckley is overseeing a 'build' project focused on 'marginal gains' to 'supercharge growth and success'.
- Investment group Mercury13, which owns multiple women's clubs globally, supports the club's standalone ambition.
- Significant investment has been made in doubling staff headcount, upgrading training facilities, and hiring key personnel.
- The club has recruited players like Alexia Apostolakis and Lotta Lindström, aiming for WSL promotion.
- Head coach Charlotte Healy emphasizes the need for defensive improvements and 'WSL ready' staff to achieve promotion.
- The goal is to reach the top three in WSL2, with promotion to the WSL being the ultimate objective.