Former Chelsea head of women's football Paul Green has reflected on his trophy-laden 13-year spell in London, revealing that the majority of his medals were stored in a box under his bed before he finally found the time to frame them. Green, who left the Blues suddenly in February amid reports of unrest within the club hierarchy, formed an instrumental partnership with former manager Emma Hayes to collect 19 major trophies. Their tenure established Chelsea as the dominant force in the Women's Super League, securing six consecutive league crowns—the last coming under current manager Sonia Bompastor in 2025—alongside an appearance in the 2021 Women's Champions League final.
Addressing his sudden departure, Green explained that while Chelsea ultimately decided to head in a different direction following numerous personnel changes, he departed with immense pride at leaving the organisation in a far superior state than when he arrived. Reflecting on the sustained supremacy built alongside Hayes, Green noted that the historic heights reached by the squad will be exceedingly difficult for any competitor to duplicate, admitting that it took stepping away from the intense routine to truly appreciate the magnitude of their achievements.
Following a seven-month hiatus to spend time with family and adjust after over a decade of structured club life, Green returned to the sport in September as chief football officer for San Francisco-based outfit Bay FC. Operating under the multi-club ownership of Bay Collective and working alongside former Football Association director Kay Cossington, Green faces an immediate rebuilding task. Bay FC sit third from bottom with three games remaining in the 2026 National Women's Soccer League season, prompting Green to pledge immediate transfer market activity using his 20-year network alongside preparations to move into new training facilities next year.
Green also weighed in on the ongoing debate regarding the development of young English talent, having overseen homegrown players such as Euro 2025 winner Aggie Beever-Jones and Lexi Potter, who recently debuted in England's 5-0 victory against Greece. With England manager Sarina Wiegman and FA director of women's football Sue Day expressing concern over declining minutes for domestic prospects, Green suggested robust loan arrangements, overseas opportunities, or even introducing 'B teams' into the third tier of the pyramid—similar to models in Germany and Spain—to ensure emerging talent secures vital playing time.