Liverpool's Chris Kirkland wants female coaches in men's game

Liverpool Women caretaker manager Chris Kirkland says he would welcome the introduction of female coaches in the men's game.

Ex-goalkeeper Kirkland, who played for the Reds between 2001 and 2006, was asked about comments made by English Football League interim chairwoman Debbie Jevan on Tuesday.

She claimed that female coaches are as "tactically adept" as their male counterparts, and should be taking significant roles in the men's game.

Kirkland agreed with those comments, and when asked if he would like to see more female coaches in the men's game, he replied: "Absolutely, yeah. I've got no problem with that whatsoever.

"As long as you can do a good job, it doesn't matter what standard or what sex you're managing."

Kirkland, who is temporarily in charge of Liverpool Women following Neil Redfearn' resignation earlier this month, says he has been relying on the "vital" experience of assistant Vicky Jepson and is not looking to take the job on a full-time basis.

"All the staff, we're all in it together. There's nobody solely in charge," he added.

"There's me and Vicki, who's got tremendous experience in the women's game, she's been vital.

There's me and Vicki, who's got tremendous experience in the women's game, she's been vital.

"We've got Alan [Jordan] in charge of fitness and Jordan [Whelan] who is an analyst. He's a major part of the tactics. Even the physio. All five of us are in it together.

"I got the call from Neil to work with the women's team. I've been delighted. I love coming into work. The girls make it easy for me, they are very receptive and want to learn. They want to get better.

"It's at Liverpool, which is a big boost for me.

"Peter Moore [CEO] has been down to the training ground a few times now, looking to strive to make things better, not just on the pitch but off it as well.

"The club are doing that and it will continue."

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