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Jan 13
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UP526 Nikki Doucet has the most interest...

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Nikki Doucet has the most interesting job in British sport and one of the most difficult. Certainly, everyone in the sports business has an opinion on what the CEO of WSL Football should do to capitalise on the potential of women's professional football in England. The role wrestles with many of the conflicts and trade offs currently at play across the spor ... Show More
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