# Fran Kirby Stressed by Vidosic's Exit

> Former England striker Fran Kirby says Brighton's sudden coach change left her feeling stressed ahead of WSL season.
- Title: Fran Kirby Stressed by Vidosic's Exit · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Former England striker Fran Kirby says Brighton's sudden coach change left her feeling stressed ahead of WSL season. Fran Kirby expressed stress over…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cjly05yn12w5o
- Published: 2026-10-18T05:49:25.007+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fran kirby, brighton, dario vidosic, arturo ruiz, women's super league, manchester city, arsenal, wsl, sports
## Kirby says stressed
Former England striker Fran Kirby says the departure of Brighton head coach Dario Vidosic left her feeling stressed and disappointed.

> It wasn't easy when I heard, I was a bit disappointed.
## Vidosic leaves on 28 August
Dario Vidosic guided Brighton to their first FA Cup final this year and finished a club-record fifth and seventh in the Women's Super League before leaving on 28 August.
## Ruiz replaces Vidosic
Real Sociedad manager Arturo Ruiz replaced Vidosic as Brighton's head coach on 28 August.
## Brighton's first win
Ruiz secured his first victory in the English top-flight by defeating promoted Charlton 5-1 before the international break.
## Brighton vs Manchester City
Brighton faces Manchester City in the Women's Super League on Sunday, 18 October at 14:30 BST.
## Kirby on team challenges
Kirby said adapting to Ruiz's style quickly is difficult, especially with Manchester City as the next opponent.
## Key takeaway

Fran Kirby expressed stress over Brighton's abrupt head coach departure as they prepare for WSL season opener against Manchester City.