Review: Hull honours Flo Bilton

Hull recognises late WFA icon Flo Bilton with a plaque     Review: Flo Bilton honoured by Hull City Council as part of their launch of International Women’s Week and the Lord Mayors Personal Legacy Project through the unveiling of 100 Centenary Plaques, Monday 5th March 2018.  

Players: Carol Thomas

Carol Thomas (née McCune): England’s unsung heroine   Born: 5th June 1955 Position: Right-back Debut: France (7th November 1974) Last game: Republic of Ireland (22nd September 1985) Occupation: Clerk (1974–85), Lunchtime Supervisor (1993–2001), Village Postie (2001–2013)   Today, Carol Thomas remains the forgotten and overlooked captain of the England women’s team (excluding this website ofContinue reading “Players: Carol Thomas”

Administrator: Flo Bilton

Florence “Flo” Bilton   Born: c.1921, Hull Position: Goalkeeper Debut: N/A Occupation: Factory Worker (1963)   Flo Bilton: Hull’s favourite footballing daughter   An influential player in the formation of the Hull Women’s FA in 1968 and the WFA in 1969, Bilton served as WFA membership secretary for many years and was a plucky andContinue reading “Administrator: Flo Bilton”