England crush German rivals at 1970 Women’s World Cup in Italy Remember when England whupped Germany 5–1? No, not that time. Y’know… 1970… at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa? Before Stevie G, Michael O and, er, Emile H were even born. No? Then read on…
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Players: Sue Law
Sue Law: Gutsy England defender who carried the fight off the pitch Born: 25 April 1966, Rochford Position: Defender Debut: Wales (N) 17 August 1985 Occupation: Sport Development Officer (1989), FA Head of Equality (2015) Defender Sue Law played around 40 times for England and represented Pelynt, Brighton, Millwall Lionesses and Bromley BoroughContinue reading “Players: Sue Law”
Baseball Ground, Derby 28 April 1990 – Doncaster Belles 1–0 Friends of Fulham
Gillian Coultard hits winner as Belles reclaim Cup Classic match report: North beats South as Doncaster Belles avenge 1985 final defeat by Fulham Twenty-five years ago Gillian Coultard’s 60th-minute goal condemned Friends of Fulham to their second successive WFA Cup final defeat, before 3,000 fans at Derby’s Baseball Ground. It was theContinue reading “Baseball Ground, Derby 28 April 1990 – Doncaster Belles 1–0 Friends of Fulham”
Players: Maureen Reynolds
Maureen Martin (née Reynolds): Teak-tough England defender and Cup-winning Norwich manager Born: c.1952, Norwich Position: Defender Debut: Belgium (A) 1 May 1980 Occupation: Office manager (1981), Company director (1986) It’s one of life’s mysteries how certain people seem to have extra hours in their day. While some of us can spend entireContinue reading “Players: Maureen Reynolds”
True stories: Nigeria at the 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup
A wacky tale of sex, cash, drugs, race, witchcraft, politicking, cronyism and rampant age-cheating… The Nigerian women’s football team’s incredible journey to the inaugural 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup is an inspiring story marred by scandal and intrigue. Amidst farcical scenes and a rotating cast of surreal hangers-on, the team of plucky young womenContinue reading “True stories: Nigeria at the 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup”
Five players NOT in the English Football Hall of Fame
…who should be! National Football Museum’s ‘one female’ policy reeks of tokenism Recently-retired Arsenal stalwart Faye White was named in the English Football Hall of Fame this month. While Kelly Smith and Rachel Brown are nailed-on certs to join White in the next couple of years. Who could begrudge these warriors their placeContinue reading “Five players NOT in the English Football Hall of Fame”
Players: Lynda Hale
Lynda Hale: Flying winger with a cannonball shot Born: c.1954, Southampton Position: Right winger Debut: Scotland (A) 18 November 1972 Occupation: Trainee machine operator (1972) England’s original outside right who wrote her name in the record books by scoring in the first ever match against Scotland. With seven WFA Cup winner’s medals fromContinue reading “Players: Lynda Hale”
Casey Stoney: The Early Years
The making of a champion: England and GB captain Casey Stoney [Photo removed by request] A look back at Casey Stoney’s start in the game with Chelsea: where England’s durable ex-skipper forged the mental toughness which separates good players from great ones.
Players: Sue Hayden
Irish goalkeeping great Sue Hayden Born: 8 July 1962 Position: Goalkeeper / Defender Debut: v. England (1985) Occupation: Computer operator (1987), Security printer (1994) Susan Mary Hayden made her Republic of Ireland debut against England in Euro 1987 qualifying and remained in the squad until the 1999 World Cup campaign. An inspirationalContinue reading “Players: Sue Hayden”
Kelly Smith – Goals in International Matches
Kelly Smith – Goals in International Matches Kelly Smith – Goals in International Matches The outstanding English player, who obtained 120 international caps with her two National Teams, has entered the symbolic but exclusive circle of players with a Century of Caps. All matches are friendlies unless stated otherwise.
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