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Jack’s first full-time job since leaving school at 16 sees him bringing together a squad of 18 outspoken, powerful women, overseeing a million pound budget, and trying to raise the profile of a growing sport often dismissed and derided by male fans. With exclusive access to the club, players and backroom staff, as well as to Jack and his larger-than-life family, this revealing and inspiring behind-the-scenes story discovers just what it takes to be a professional female footballer in today’s game, and whether a loveable but inexperienced teenager can change the face of women’s football. Just a few months before the start of the season, Jack’s got to put together a whole new team capable of cutting it in the Women’s Super League. Bringing in a new coach and players from all over the world, Jack’s also juggling the club’s budget and overseeing the building of their new training facilities.
While Jack rolls up his sleeves to organise a publicity stunt that he hopes will boost ticket sales, 19-year-old striker Leanne Kiernan is getting used to life living in the big city and playing for a Super League Club. As the team face their first battles on the pitch, will Jack’s newly-formed squad sink or swim?
Off the back of their first league win, Jack springs into action in an effort to further enhance the team’s profile. But an injury crisis and away game soon bursts. his bubble.
Four months into the season, West Ham United women’s team now face the daunting task of taking on current champions Chelsea. Also Jack celebrates his 19th birthday.
Approaching the halfway point of the season, Jack and West Ham United’s Women gear up for a make-or-break run of games throughout December.
All eyes are on West Ham as they bag themselves a place in their first ever cup quarter finals.
As his expensive new signings settle in, Jack steps up his networking efforts in a bid to boost the club's bottom line.
Nervously awaiting the draw for the quarter finals of the FA Cup, Jack’s also facing some major financial concerns with an injured player needing an expensive operation.
With the chance to compete for the biggest prize in women's football at stake, West Ham prepare to take on super-league rivals Reading in the semi-final of the FA Cup. But as his international players return to the club only days before the most important game of the season so far, coach Matt Beard's preparations take a hit.
The season comes to a dramatic end as West Ham Women and their 19 year old MD Jack Sullivan, are thrust into the media spotlight as the team make their first ever appearance in an FA Cup Final at Wembley. But behind the scenes, a meeting with his boss, West Ham’s Billionaire co-owner and Jack’s dad, David Sullivan, soon focuses Jack’s attention on the future and most importantly, the challenge of being bigger and better in every department next season.
