Chelsea Women finished third in the Women's Super League this season, failing to retain their title. The team's 49-point tally was their worst over a full, 12-team WSL campaign. Chelsea's dominance was always bound to end as other teams closed the gap to the west London side, and Manchester City seized the opportunity with both hands. By the serial trophy winners' standards, this campaign has been, as Bompastor put it on Saturday, 'disappointing'. The French head coach has repeatedly referenced the need for the right 'culture', 'winning mentality' and 'support for the players' in her media appearances this month. 'I could give you a long list of things,' she said on Saturday, regarding areas of improvement. This season has been one of transition, marked by key player and staff exits, signalling a changing of the guard. This is the story of Chelsea's exceptional season of disappointment.