On Women’s Football Tour

  A Career of Medals — but Remembered for the Miss Over the years, Peter Gerhardsson did a good job with Sweden. Several medals, big matches, and a team that often punched above its weight. But the public rarely remembers the full picture. What sticks in people’s minds is the last tournament — the one you don’t win. And this was his last match. He mishandled the penalty shootout. He let it come down to chaos instead of command. And when a player openly said afterwards “I didn’t even want to take one” — that’s not just a player doubting herself. That’s a player quietly saying: the coach abandoned me here. It’s harsh, but that’s football: You can earn medals for years, but you’re judged on the last moment you mismanaged. Wil je dat ik dit nog uitbreid met een sterke slotzin? Bijvoorbeeld: A good coach brings medals — a great one also shields his players from moments like this.

  Pace, passion, and pure dedication — you ran down the wing like it was your second home. With over 100 caps for Denmark and memories from World Cups and Euros, you played with fire in your boots and heart on your sleeve. Wishing you a birthday full of joy, and thank you for every thrilling run in red and white.

 Happy Birthday, Rachel Brown! Safe hands, sharp mind, and a true voice of the game. You guarded Everton’s goal with class, wore the England shirt with pride, and continue to lead with insight as a voice for women’s football. From shot-stopper to game-changer — you’ve never stopped inspiring. Wishing you a birthday as strong and grounded as your legacy.