WSL title perfect end to Hayes' unique story

Emma Hayes is used to winning the Women's Super League with Chelsea - but nobody could have written this script better. Ending a hugely successful 12-year career with Chelsea by picking up a fifth successive title with a 6-0 thrashing of Manchester United at Old Trafford is the definition of a fairytale goodbye. Just two weeks before, rivals Manchester City looked to have one hand on the trophy as they led Arsenal 1-0 in the 88th minute. Their dramatic 2-1 defeat, followed swiftly by Chelsea's stunning 8-0 win over Bristol City, suddenly swung the title in favour of Hayes' side - and they never looked back. When it came down to it on the final day of the season, Chelsea looked every inch a team which knows nothing but success. When the full-time whistle blew, and Chelsea's substitutes jumped on Hayes before sprinting on to the pitch to celebrate, it was an eruption of emotion. Hayes, who now leaves Chelsea to manage the US women's national team, had won again. "I've been in Manchester City's position. If we had been in City's position, had they lost to Liverpool, we definitely would have won the next game," said Hayes afterwards, sporting a T-shirt bearing the words 'it's never over'. "So forgive me for thinking that City should have won the title, I'm not doubting that." Pausing every few minutes to take a swig from a bottle of beer as she reminisced over her time at the club, there was one overriding feeling of emotion. "I'm so tired. I really mean it. I'm just exhausted from 12 years, not just 90 minutes of football," added Hayes. "I don't know anyone who does it for that length of time, 12 years, but I'm always so grateful for the players and what they've done for me and the club."