""It was just stabilising things in that period. We are still continuing to do that. Everybody behind the scenes just has the blue shirt at heart. "People only see the tip of the iceberg - the 90 minutes on a Sunday - but the hours are intense. You've got to ensure that every member of staff feels part of what we're trying to achieve. It's been a terrific first few months.""
""We are aware that many of the big-hitting clubs are looking at changing. We've got to be aware of moving parts from all over the globe," he added. "We've got to know exactly what we want and who we want. At the moment it's not adding vast numbers, but players that can add to the squad with their personality, experience, knowledge and leadership skills off the pitch.""
Rick Passmoor was appointed interim manager in early September and given a three-year contract in October. Leicester have won two and drawn three of 11 Women's Super League matches under his leadership. Passmoor focused on stabilising a club that experienced frequent managerial and player turnover over recent seasons. Staff cohesion and long hours behind the scenes were prioritised to create a sustainable foundation. The plan is to consolidate before pushing up the table and to leave a lasting legacy. Several key players departed after the previous manager's exit, prompting plans to recruit a handful of experienced, leadership-focused players in the January window.
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