ColumnAmber Whiteley on final-day display, season highlight and fond farewells

Despite the result, I do feel we can take a lot of positives from our performance at Chelsea. I thought in the end we were unfortunate not to come away with something from that game.

The girls gave absolutely everything and gave a good account of themselves against the champions. We had some positive moments in the game and caused them problems with our set-plays.

• Match report: Liverpool suffer late defeat at Stamford Bridge

I was really pleased with our organisation off the ball. I thought we defended well for large parts of the game and made it difficult for Chelsea to break us down. We have shown more consistency in our performances against the top four teams in the second part of the season, which I am really proud of.

On a personal level, I’ve absolutely loved leading the team. It’s a real privilege to work with the staff and the players here at the AXA Melwood Training Centre.

It’s just an incredible football club. I love the club so much and I love the people here, and to have led this team has been a real honour for me.

One of the highlights has to be the win over Manchester United, that was a really special night at Anfield. It was such a brilliant performance from the girls and one I will never forget.

I spoke last week about my admiration for our departing club captain Niamh Fahey after she announced her retirement from the game. Everyone at the club is going to miss her.

In my final column of the season, I would like to pay tribute to our other departing players in Jasmine Matthews, Yana Daniels and Teagan Micah.

I gave Yana a final appearance off the bench at Chelsea, which was her 100th game for the club. It’s absolutely brilliant for Yana to have reached that milestone, she is the first non-English-born player to play 100 times for this club and I think it’s a fantastic achievement.

She can be so proud of everything that she has given to Liverpool Football Club. Every day Yana gives her best to not only better herself but to better the team too.

The same can be said for Jas. A wonderful footballer and so well-loved and respected amongst the dressing room. I know it has been a dream for both of them to represent this club and they have certainly done themselves proud.

Teagan has been an integral part of our goalkeeping department. Her aim now is to play more football, which she absolutely deserves. Everyone wishes Teagan the very best of luck and we will all be following her journey and supporting from afar.

I would also like to show my appreciation for our fans, who have been absolutely brilliant this season, both home and away. On a personal level, I am so grateful for all the support shown to me – it has meant so much.

We want to continue building here and to play football that our fans can enjoy and really get behind. We will take some time now to rest and reflect and we will be back stronger next season.

• LFC Women to return to Anfield for another hat-trick of games next season

YNWA,

Amber

Amber Whiteley was speaking to Liverpoolfc.com's Steve Hunter.