Westfield L.F.C.

Westfield Ladies were the women's football team affiliated with Westfield F.C., based in Westfield, Woking, Surrey. The team competed in the London and South East Women's Regional Football League.

Westfield Ladies Football Club
Founded2009
GroundWoking Park
Capacity1,000
ChairmanSteve Kick
ManagerPaul Nicholls
LeagueLondon and South East Women's Regional Football League
2011–12London and South East Women's Regional Football League, 3rd

History

Westfield Ladies were formed in 2009[1] and in their opening season they won the London and South East Regional Division One Women's Football League and the John Greenacre Memorial Trophy Final.[2] After winning the trophy the goalscorers were interviewed in the club's first web based TV coverage.[3]

After promotion to the Premier Division the team finished fourth in 2010–11. During the summer, improvements to the squad and facilities were undertaken as the club harboured ambitions of reaching Combination level.[4] During season 2011–12, the ladies had their best ever run in the FA Women's Cup, by reaching the First Round Proper.[5]

The club had links with teams in the FA Women's Premier League and FA County Leagues; and in the summer of 2012 they also formed links with both AC and Inter Milan Ladies. This enables them to facilitate loan agreements to help develop players, as well as developing the club. The squad includes a mix of players from previous clubs such as Reading, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, QPR, and Chelsea.

The Management and Committee act as volunteers and receive no wage or financial support for their time. The Ladies' team is a non-profit making organisation, and is self-funded, operating purely on contributions received by the players and sponsors.

Ground

Westfield Ladies played at Woking Park, Elmbridge Lane, Woking Surrey. Their ground redevelopment was completed in August 2011 to a new multi million pounds facility provided by Woking Borough Council.

Performance
  • London and South East Regional Division One 2009–10: 1st (promoted)
  • London and South East Regional Premier Division 2010–11: 4th
  • London and South East Regional Premier Division 2011–12: 3rd

Playing squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK England ENG Emily Bourne
— GK England ENG Jemma Kenaghan
— DF England ENG Alysha Frampton
— DF England ENG Victoria Wenman
— DF England ENG Helen Bridgman
— MF England ENG Lizzie Laws
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF England ENG Laura Hann
— MF England ENG Rebecca Sargeant
— MF England ENG Emma Barnes
— MF England ENG Rebecca Galbraith
— MF England ENG Hannah Pearson
— FW England ENG Laura Low
— FW England ENG Camila Willis

Staff
  • Manager/Coach – Paul Nicholls
  • Assistant Manager/Coach – Chris Lyons
  • Ladies Chairman/Secretary – Steve Kick

References
  1. Women's Soccer scene - Westfield Ladies formed, 17 June 2009.
  2. Women's Soccer Scene - Winning the John Greenacre Memorial Trophy, 31 May 2010
  3. Women's Soccer Scene - Interview with the players, 31 May 2010
  4. She Kicks - Westfield Want Combination Football, 19 July 2011.
  5. She Kicks - Westfield Ladies reach the Women's FA Cup 1st Round Proper, 14 November 2011.
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