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Football needs great characters and, for 12 years, English women’s football was all the more interesting for the presence of one of the most charismatic coaches in the sport in the form of Emma Hayes; never afraid to speak her mind, never dull and scarcely ever beaten. Perhaps the Women’s Super League and the wider English game did not realise quite how much it was missing Hayes until she brought her Olympic champions to London and reminded everyone what a difference a sprinkle of personality can make in helping to grow a sport. The match itself was rather unexciting, but the USA coach somehow made the occasion anything but. The tone was set at the start of the week when Hayes hosted a press conference in a pub in Camden. Where else? She joked about the venue smelling of “fart and feet”, before pouring some pints from behind the bar. It would be unfair to label the 12 current WSL managers as dull by comparison but it is undeniably true that none of them can yet grab a room’s attention quite like Hayes can, guarantee as many column inches or stir up quite so much attention for a friendly fixture. On the touchline on Saturdaylast night, Hayes was as animated as ever. At times in the first half it felt as though she was issuing almost non-stop instructions to her players, gesturing for specific positional tweaks or highlighting runs that could be made. Discussing that with reporters after the match, the USA centre-back Naomi Girma said: “She does a good job of getting us information on the field when we need it and not making it stressful, just instructive. She’s just brought belief into the team. She’s allows us to play with freedom and just go out and have fun. She brings that energy. To play underneath her, you just feel that freedom in whatever you’re doing and feel that you can go out and express yourself.” Hayes had said in the buildup to the match, well aware that there would be an element of curiosity around whether or not she would sing either of the national anthems, that she would probably ‘hum’ along to them instead. When the moment came, the 48-year-old could not resist a little smile, as a television camera panned towards her during the anthems. But when quizzed on that topic in her post-match press conference, there came another example of Hayes’s knowhow in handling the more awkward questions with ease, saying: “I was smiling because I could see Naomi and Lynn [Williams] looking at me because I was definitely mouthing the national anthem. “I’m proud to be English and I’m proud of our national anthem. And I’m also really proud to coach America and I’m really proud of that national anthem. Two things are possible all at once, and I’m not going to run away from it. I know we want to, sort of, I don’t know, fuel a ‘nationalist debate’ around it. The realities are both countries are really dear to me for lots of reasons and I’m very proud to represent both of them.” In Friday’s pre-match press conference, Hayes was also unafraid to speak up in support of Barbra Banda, after a week when the Orlando Pride striker had been the subject of a barrage of online abuse. Equally, after the game, she was experienced enough to calmly discuss the booing by large sections of the Wembley crowd aimed at one of her own players, Korbin Albert, in relation to the controversies surrounding the midfielder’s social media use and Albert’s alleged anti-LGBTQ+ views. Rather than brushing such issues aside, Hayes knows such topics should be discussed and often uses her platform for social good. It would be near-impossible to measure how much impact her exit from the WSL is having on the exposure the division is receiving, but it feels as though this season has lacked the off-pitch narratives, the rivalries and the drama that the seven-time WSL title winner seemed to attract wherever she went, for better or worse. She appears increasingly at home in her role with the new Olympics champions, and her tenure with the USA could go beyond her existing contract, which runs to 2027. If so, it is quite possible that Hayes might go down as the women’s football’s equivalent of Brian Clough in that she might one day be ‘the greatest Lionesses manager than the Lionesses never had’.Talen Energy Corporation Announces Upsize of Term Loan B Financing and Related Repurchase of Common Stock
Here's how Canadian workers' salaries could change next yearManufacturer marks Official Supplier status with 5 millionth tankless water heater donation and 50-year anniversary milestone PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rinnai America Corporation — manufacturer of a leading brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America — is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to building and donating specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. The new agreement makes Rinnai the Official Supplier of water heaters for new homes across the country through 2027. This exclusive collaboration strengthens both organizations' shared commitment to providing Veterans and their families with the resources they need to rebuild their lives after service. Also celebrating 50 years in North America , Rinnai marked the occasion by donating the 5 millionth tankless water heater manufactured at its state-of-the-art facility in Griffin, Georgia for a new home under construction in Texas . "Celebrating 50 years and reaching 5 million tankless water heaters sold in the North American market are significant milestones for us but knowing that our donation is helping a Veteran and their family start a new chapter in life is incredibly meaningful," said Frank Windsor , President, Rinnai America Corporation. "We are honored to help restore some of the freedom and independence to the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much defending our country. Our continued partnership with Homes For Our Troops is a powerful way for us to give back and deliver our brand promise of 'Creating a healthier way of living'." Since its inception in 2004, HFOT has built over 400 homes. Each specially adapted energy efficient home is designed to comfortably raise a family while limiting future expenses. Equipped with Rinnai's durable and highly energy efficient products, the homes constructed as part of this partnership will help reduce the families' long-term utility costs and serve as a safe and welcoming place to call home for years to come. "We are incredibly proud to extend our partnership with Rinnai. The company's passion for assisting Veterans and their families significantly helps us advance our mission of Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans," said HFOT President/CEO, Brig. Gen., USA (Ret) Tom Landwermeyer . "These Veterans face enormous challenges, and through this partnership, we are also providing the comfort and convenience of a high-quality water heater to help create a home that promotes healing and independence." Army SGT Christopher Leverkuhn will receive the 5 millionth product, a SENSEI ® RX Series, for his home currently under construction in Kerrville, Texas . The most advanced condensing tankless water heater on the market, it sets the standard for efficiency at 0.98 UEF and creates a healthier way of living by delivering the ultimate in comfort, smart design and unlimited hot water. Over the next three years, Rinnai will donate appropriate products with features ideal for the hot water demands of each Veterans' home. Many will receive Rinnai's newest condensing tankless water heater, the SENSEI RXP. This product comes equipped with a built-in recirculation pump to deliver faster hot water to the faucet. Rinnai will also provide its RWM200 WiFi module, which can be used with the Rinnai Central TM app to control temperature and recirculation patterns. Veterans may also receive Rinnai's new electric heat pump water heater , one of the most sustainable electric water heating solutions available, meeting highest efficiency standards while reducing energy usage and costs. The agreement highlights the growing commitment of the sustainable manufacturer's corporate responsibility and charitable giving in addressing the needs of Veterans and their families. In addition to HFOT, Rinnai partners with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. These organizations prove that partnerships can lead to lasting change and help those who have given so much for their country. About Homes For Our Troops: Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent has gone to our program services for Veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the veteran chooses to live and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives. www.hfotusa.org . About Rinnai: Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan , was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia . Rinnai Corporation manufactures gas appliances, including tankless water heaters, a wide range of kitchen appliances, and heating and air conditioning units. As the technology leader in its industry, Rinnai is the largest gas appliance manufacturer in Japan and is the No. 1 selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in the United States and Canada . Annual corporate revenues, including those of its subsidiaries, are in excess of $3.3 billion . With a global perspective to create 21st-century products for the home and business, Rinnai Corporation commits itself to safety and Creating a healthier way of living ® . For more information about Rinnai's entire product line, visit www.rinnai.us . Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. 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