Everton Women sacked manager Brian Sorensen earlier this week as pressure mounted following the inconsistency that has dragged the team into an unnecessary relegation battle in the Women’s Super League.

Having been in charge since 2022, signing a contract extension until 2027 as recently as last April, Sorensen’s departure came as a shock to many surrounding the club despite the growing concern about Everton’s league position.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Liberty Nicholson-Hulse reflects on Sorensen’s dismissal and the direction the club plans to take next.