The growth of women’s football has catapulted exponentially in recent years and even more was being done to develop the game at grass roots level at the home of English football on Monday. For St. George’s Park in Staffordshire hosted the launch of Together We Can – a campaign by SSE aimed at inspiring positive
Source: SSE
England Star surprises Coventry United girls
Coventry United yesterday welcomed back former player and current England and Notts County star Laura Bassett to take part in a girls only coaching session. Bassett, who began her career with Coventry City Ladies and has more than 50 caps for England was on hand to give the group of more than 20 girls tips
Source: SSE
Dads and daughters part 2 – Eni Aluko delights young fans
12-year old Daisy McGregor, a young aspiring footballer who suffers with Tourette Syndrome, is the star of a new film released today by Women’s FA Cup Sponsor SSE. Featuring alongside her father Kenny, the film explores the special relationship between the dad-and-daughter pairing, driven by the power of football. The story of this inspirational dad
Source: SSE
England Star Fran Kirby surprises next generation of Lionessses
Bracknell Town FC proving the future is bright for the Women’s game. Bracknell Town FC yesterday welcomed England and Chelsea star Fran Kirby to their latest session of a new girls-only under 11 football programme. The star forward was given a heroes reception by the group of more than 30 girls, all eager to listen
Source: SSE
England’s Amy Turner meets next generation of Lionesses
World’s oldest club breaks new ground with girls-only football sessions The world’s oldest football club, Sheffield FC, yesterday welcomed back former player and England Lioness Amy Turner to lend a helping hand at a very special coaching session with an excited group of local school children. The defender was taking part in a new girls-only
Source: SSE
Come on dads – play footie with your daughters!
Despite the female game growing in popularity – and England coming third in the Women’s World Cup last year – Britain’s dads are more likely to be spending time with their daughters indoors playing computer games than outdoors kicking a football around. The findings come as a result of a OnePoll survey, commissioned by the
Source: The FA
Samantha Barks to sing National Anthem at SSE FA Cup Final
Samantha Barks, one of the stars of the 2012 film version of Les Misérables will sing the national anthem at this year’s SSE Women’s FA Cup Final. Samantha, who played Éponine in the Oscar-winning film, will sing God Save The Queen ahead of kick-off (2pm) at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Saturday 14 May.
Source: SSE
England Lionesses take on 100 school girls in historic match
England Stars Lucy Bronze and Karen Bardsley laced-up to launch girls only football initiative when they took part in an historic football match this weekend, against a team of 100 school girls, as the FA and SSE launched a new initiative to increase the number of girls playing football across the country. The England stars
Source: SSE
Watch live reactions of England Lionesses to FA Cup draw
Watch the LIVE reactions of the England Lionesses as their club teams are drawn against each other in the Semi-finals of The SSE Women’s FA Cup. In a first for The SSE Women’s FA Cup, players from the clubs involved in the competition were invited to witness the Semi-final draw live, provoking some brilliant reactions
Source: SSE
Sammy Conroy Wins SSE Women’s FA Cup Player of the Round
Sammy Conroy was today announced as The SSE Women’s FA Cup Player of the Round after her headed double secured Sporting Club Albion a memorable 4-3 away win against Brighton and Hove Albion. Sporting’s reward is a Sixth Round tie on April 2nd against Manchester City Women, a side containing a host of England’s Lionesses
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