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The 23- year-old Chelsea captain has proved to be solid in every department and a great asset to the team.

With a wealth of experience and great vision Laura is always in the right place at the right time.

A US international since the age of 15, Lorrie helped her country to win the 1999 Women's World Cup. She then played in every minute of the 2000 Olympics when the US took silver.

With 123 international caps, her invaluable experience will play a huge role in the Chelsea midfield. She joined the Blues from the San Francisco Glens, a semi-professional men's side, in January 2008.

Manager of the Chelsea Ladies for the last two seasons and a former professional footballer for Fulham FC himself, Shaun joined Chelsea in October 1992 and has gained his full UEFA A licence in coaching.

He is also the director of our much coveted Football in the Community Programme.

Assistant manager who brings a wealth of experience to his role, Ian controls most of the coaching side of the team and has worked extensively in the non-league environment.

Ian currently holds the UEFA B licence and is working towards his A licence.

Assistant manager alongside Ian, Peter also brings plenty of experience to the team. As a holder of the level 2 coaching badge, he assists in the day to day running of the club.

A valuable member of staff, Peter does everything on a match day from warming up the keepers to exchanging team sheets.

Tanya has worked at Fulham FC as well as numerous non-league clubs and is now physiotherapist for the ladies and also part time physio for the boy's academy.

An integral part of the team, much admired for her determination and aftercare, Tanya is fully qualified in physiotherapy, sports massage and first aid.