As women’s football explodes into the mainstream in the run-up to next summer’s World Cup, Jack’s dad David Sullivan, one of the richest men in Britain and the joint-chairman of West Ham United, has tasked Jack with transforming the fortunes of the women’s team. Jack’s first full-time job since leaving school at 16 sees him bringing together a squad of 18 outspoken, powerful women, overseeing a million-pound budget, and trying to raise the profile of a growing sport often dismissed and derided by male fans. Just a few months before the start of the season, Jack’s got to put together a whole new team capable of cutting it in the Women’s Super League. Bringing in a new coach and players from all over the world, Jack’s also juggling the club’s budget and overseeing the building of their new training facilities.
West Ham Women are back for their second season in the Women’s Super League.
After losing their opening two games of the season, West Ham prepare to take on their bogey team, Manchester City, a team packed with England superstars.
West Ham’s losing streak continues, and the team find themselves in a relegation fight, with a massive game looming against newly promoted Manchester United.
The January transfer window sees two new arrivals at West Ham including England youth international Grace Fisk, but the team’s return from a Christmas break sees them hit by a mysterious virus.
West Ham suffer an 8-0 defeat to Chelsea - the heaviest in the club’s history - and captain Gilly Flaherty reveals her mental health struggles as a professional footballer.
Covid-19 strikes, shutting down the Women’s Super League mid-way through the season.