Great Since ’68 - Episode 20: It’s a special bonus episode of the podcast this week as Craig Hadley spoke to former Birmingham City Ladies manager David Parker.
We discuss all aspects of his career so far including his time spent in the United States of America and of course his tenure at Birmingham City.
** The First WSL Season **
David shares what it was like to take over as manager in time for the debut season of the Women’s Super League in 2011 and narrowly missing out on the title (13:12).
** Winning the FA Cup **
Birmingham City secured the FA Women’s Cup in 2012 and it was a moment David thought would be the first of many (15:09).
** Cristina Torkildsen **
As a named substitute at the 2012 FA Cup Final, we asked David what the current RTC Technical Director was like in her playing days (23:06).
** Mel Lawley & Ellie Brazil **
David talks to us about his ideas behind recruitment and how he signed two of the most exciting English prospects Ellie Brazil and Mel Lawley (24:
