Ludlow states that when she was appointed, aims for major tournaments were unrealistic, given her extensive responsibilities across age groups which diluted focus on senior football.
Reflecting on her coaching journey, Ludlow acknowledges, "I was naive... but I had no acknowledgement of the challenges ahead and how to try and balance development and senior football."
She emphasizes, "Any knowledgeable person in football development would just laugh" at the idea of expecting success without adequate resources and support for senior and youth teams.
Ludlow mentions the surprise at their performance, stating, "I honestly believe the reality of how well we did... shocked everyone, including the chief executive who doubled my salary afterward."
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