Marieanne Spacey-Cale is discussing ceilings and, more specifically, the thrill of smashing through them. In the space of four years the former England forward has managed Southampton to successive promotions and will be justifiably proud as she takes her seat in the home dug-out for Saturday’s opening Championship game at St Mary’s where Charlton are the visitors.
“We’ve been on an amazing journey and, as we progressed up the League ladder we started talking about ceilings,” says the 56-year-old whose side will play all their home games at St Mary’s this season. “Some players smashed through them, others reached their ceiling and moved elsewhere, but everyone’s played a major part in getting us here.”
