Renée Slegers: From teenage Gunner to Arsenal manager

In a Dispatch podcast exclusive, Frimmy and Josh James sit down with Arsenal Women Manager Renée Slegers following the signing of her new contract, followed by the club’s first ever Women’s Technical Director, Jodie Taylor. Renée reflects on her unique journey with Arsenal, from arriving at the club as a teenager to returning years later as manager, and explains why the club has always felt like home. She also looks back on last season’s Champions League triumph, the celebrations in Lisbon, and the challenge of keeping standards high as Arsenal compete on multiple fronts this season. The conversation then turns to Jodie Taylor, who outlines her new role as Technical Director and what it means for the future structure of Arsenal Women. Jodie discusses bridging football and strategy, working closely with Renée, and how her playing career across different countries has shaped her approach behind the scenes. For more on Arsenal Women, the latest Gunners news and the full video version of this podcast, head to Arsenal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices