Both arms raised in the air, clenched fists, a roar of “yes!” and an embrace with his technical team; Jocelyn Prêcheur’s elation was audible for everyone in the main stand at Goodison Park as the final whistle sounded and London City Lionesses clinched their first win as a Women’s Super League club. Maybe more significantly, with their performance on Friday, the Frenchman’s team showed they can not simply survive, but thrive at this level.
There will have been an element of relief too after beginning their season with nine goals conceded in two games. Yet, as a promoted club starting with an away trip to face the European champions and then playing the side that finished third in the WSL last term, it should probably not have been a surprise to see them come away from those opening two games without any points.
