Nigel French/Press Association, via Associated Press
MANCHESTER, England — Just before she headed back to the changing room, back to the celebrations, Ellie Roebuck had one more job to do. A member of Manchester City’s social media team handed her an iPhone and asked her to record a short message.
Roebuck, a goalkeeper, had been one of the stars of City’s season-opening win at the Etihad Stadium, a hero of the first derby with Manchester United in the women’s top flight, producing a match-defining save midway through the first half. There was an opportunity here for some good, like-harvesting content.