Nick Cushing: Outgoing Manchester City Women boss on New York and his legacy

After winning six trophies in six years as Manchester City boss, Nick Cushing will take charge of the Women’s Super League leaders for the final time on Sunday.

In the modern, professional era the club have never known life without Cushing, who took charge in November 2013, before their first WSL campaign,

He is heading across the Atlantic to take up the role of assistant manager at MLS men’s team New York City, but faces an emotional farewell when his side host title rivals Arsenal.

“It is a bit like being in the congregation at your own funeral. It’s strange. It’s really nice to hear people say nice things, but I just feel like I’ve done my job,” the 35-year-old said.

“I don’t know if I’ll cry but I’ll definitely be emotional. I’ve had emotional times in this job. It’s not all been plain sailing.

“Sunday will be difficult for me in that sense but I have to park that until after the game.”

Cushing has admitted he did not watch women’s football before he landed the job as City’s manager, but during his tenure, they won two FA Cups and three Continental League Cups, as well as the 2016 title – secured in an unbeaten league campaign.

However, his longer-lasting success could yet be his players’ impact on the game for the home nations in years to come.