Former England women's national team goalkeeper Mary Earps has made it clear that her recently published book was not intended to be a vindictive attack on her former teammates and coaches, but rather an honest account of her experiences in the world of English women's football.
In an interview with BBC Sport's Emma Sanders, Earps expressed her disappointment at how some aspects of her book have been distorted or taken out of context. "It's been overwhelming to see how some things have been distorted," she said. "I didn't write a book to tear anyone down. I wanted to tell my story and share the lessons I've learned along the way."
Earps' comments come as the book has sparked controversy among some in the football community, with accusations of sour grapes and betrayal levelled against her by some of her former teammates. However, Earps remains defiant, insisting that she has done nothing wrong.
"I'm proud of what I've achieved in my career and I feel it's time for my story to be told," she said. "I'm not going to let others define me or dictate how I present myself. I'll keep telling my story and sharing my experiences with the world."
The interview is a rare insight into Earps' thoughts on her career and her experiences in the women's game, and provides a unique perspective on some of the controversies that have surrounded her in recent times.
In an interview with BBC Sport's Emma Sanders, Earps expressed her disappointment at how some aspects of her book have been distorted or taken out of context. "It's been overwhelming to see how some things have been distorted," she said. "I didn't write a book to tear anyone down. I wanted to tell my story and share the lessons I've learned along the way."
Earps' comments come as the book has sparked controversy among some in the football community, with accusations of sour grapes and betrayal levelled against her by some of her former teammates. However, Earps remains defiant, insisting that she has done nothing wrong.
"I'm proud of what I've achieved in my career and I feel it's time for my story to be told," she said. "I'm not going to let others define me or dictate how I present myself. I'll keep telling my story and sharing my experiences with the world."
The interview is a rare insight into Earps' thoughts on her career and her experiences in the women's game, and provides a unique perspective on some of the controversies that have surrounded her in recent times.
OMG, I'm so proud of Mary Earps for speaking her mind and being honest about her experiences! 
I think it's totally fair that she wrote a book to share her story and lessons learned - nobody expects perfection, right? 
It's actually kinda refreshing to see someone owning their accomplishments and not letting anyone bring them down. 
, her honesty is actually super refreshing 
. I think it's crazy how people can twist things like that and make it seem like she's trying to tear others down 
. Like, what even is the point of doing that? Can't we just have a good chat about life experiences without all the shade 
? Anyway, kudos to Mary for speaking her mind and staying true to herself 
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. ppl r making a big deal outta nothin 
& now its just makin her life harder 
. earps is defent 
& wont let others dictate how she presents herself 
. i got love 4 her n hope ppl can get over the drama 
Mary Earps just spoke out about how people are twisting her book to fit their own narratives. Like, I get it, she was upset to see things distorted, but still... 
I'm like, totally surprised that people are making it out as if Mary Earps wrote this book to be all bitter and stuff 
It's not that deep, guys! 
I mean, if you read the whole thing, you'll see it's more about her growth as a player and a person, not all about tearing others down. 
. Newsflash: just because you're a strong woman doesn't mean you can just trash your colleagues and expect everyone to be okay with it 
. If someone's really that bitter about their own career, maybe they should focus on their own issues rather than trying to tear down others 
. Who's got the most control here? Earps, or her critics? 
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. I'm loving the fact that she's owning it and not letting others dictate how she presents herself 
so she wrote this book to be honest about her expereinces but now people are saying it's like an attack on her teammates 
. Can't we just support each other and celebrate our successes instead of tearing each other down? 
. She just wanted to share her story and move on with her life. But hey, if some people can't handle the truth, that's their problem 
. Let's not forget she's still got an incredible career under her belt 
!