It is not just Williamson and her teammates that have been criticised this season, as former boss Eidevall came under fire before his departure.
’JONAS OUT’ was graffitied on a brick wall opposite Emirates Stadium before the Gunners’ 2-1 defeat by Chelsea and Eidevall’s last game in charge.
The 41-year-old resigned after three years at the helm, leaving with just one win their opening four WSL games.
„It’s difficult. We are all human beings and those fans don’t know the person that he is,” Williamson said.
„It’s sad when you see someone getting attacked and you know that they are a great person. But we know how it goes and it has been the same in the men’s game for so many years. It’s unforgiving and we all know that when we sign up to it. Not that it makes it right, but it’s part and parcel of the game.”
Williamson and Arsenal seemed to have turned a corner under interim boss Renee Slegers.
The Gunners appear to have transitioned seamlessly to the Dutchwoman’s guidance, winning four and drawing one of her five games in charge.
„I’m trying to understand it myself ,” Williamson said. „We are probably under the highest pressure because we haven’t started how we needed to, so every game is a must-win game. Yet it feels very calm.
„Renee knows us all. She has connected with everyone individually. We got into a bit of a rut with low confidence and she has just stripped it back and wants the best out of every player. It’s working.
„Ultimately we go out every week to be better than the week before. We are doing great and everything looks rosy at the minute. We have had great results and we are working really hard.”
Arsenal play Tottenham in the north London derby on Saturday at 13:45 GMT, a match live on BBC One and BBC Radio 5 Live.
