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A-Z with Rotherham United Women’s manager Adam Rawlings
Oliver Pallas

SYWF caught up with Rotherham United Women’s manager Adam Rawlings, who gave us an insight into his personal life, bug bears, and what he enjoys most about football.

A- ANGRIEST moment in women’s football for you?

The loss at Chesterfield last season, one game where we got it wrong and got hit hard. 

B- BEST moment as a women’s manager?

Coming to Rotherham United.

C- A moment you regret in your women’s football CAREER?

The timing of the move from Rossington and Rotherham. I would have loved to have had the entire of last season here.

D- Derby day: Sheffield United or Sheffield Wednesday?

Sheffield Wednesday.

E- EARLIEST women’s football memory?

University of Sheffield women’s 1st team – what a great time I had there. 

F- Favourite post-match FOOD?

A Maccies got to be!  

G- Greatest women’s GOAL you’ve ever seen live?

Lauren Winters’ last minute header against Mansfield or our Sid free kick against SJR Worksop both last minute.

H- HENDERSON’S relish- YES or NO?

No.

I- Who’s been your biggest football INSPIRATION?

Carlo Ancelotti.

J- JETTING off- favourite holiday destination

Spain.

K- Favourite KIT of all time?

Chelsea 2012 Champions League winners! 

L- Favourite LIONESS right now?

Alessia Russo.  

M- Favourite MUSIC?

Not a music person. I prefer podcasts!

N- NICEST person you’ve met in football?

So many! Gary Webb at the FA is top tier in this area especially. 

O- OUTDOOR or indoor person?

Outdoor for sure.

P- Go to PIZZA?

Texas barbecue.

Q- What’s the QUESTION you want to know the answer to the most?

Who within the FA looks over the governance of football at every level and league? 

R- If you could REWIND to one moment in your life, when would it be?

Being 9/10 again care free loved football at this point.

S- Who did you SUPPORT growing up?

Chelsea.

T- What TV show are you watching right now?

Catch Phrase.

U- What is the UNLUCKIEST thing to happen to you?

Broke my wrist at high school saving a shot from Rosie Axten (currently plays at Stourbridge).

V- What’s your VIEW on how women’s football has changed in last 5 years?

Money and finance now has a massive impact. 

X- X-RAY: worst injury you’ve suffered

Broken wrist I’ve only ever broken one bone so that’s good going!

Y- What are YOUR dreams for the women’s game?

To catch up with the USA in terms of following, investment and passion. 

Z- ZZZZ: What bores you the most in life?

Politics in football.