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Why captain Tierney stayed as relegated Leicester look to rebuild

Why captain Tierney stayed as relegated Leicester look to rebuild
BBC Sport Monday 17 August 2026, 10:44 UTC 1 min read
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When Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.

When Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.
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