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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Worcester City Women announce new official signage partner
Worcester City Women FC have announced a new official signage partner. City Signs, a Worcester-based company with 65 years of experience in professional signage production, will support the club for the next two seasons, helping to raise the club's profile as it enters its second year in the FA Women's National League. Advertisement Darren Wilkins, managing director at City Signs, said: "We are passionate about both women's football and sports club signage, so this partnership plays perfectly to our values and strengths. "We fully align with the way the club leverages football as a force for good by empowering girls and women to break through barriers, both on and off the pitch. "It was clear from our first meeting there is great synergy with our two brands and we are very excited to support Worcester City Women Football Club with their signage needs for the next two years. "We wish the club all the best for the new season; we'll be cheering you on from the sidelines." Advertisement City Signs' core values of quality workmanship, community, tradition, and sustainability are closely aligned with Worcester City Women's mission to empower women, develop young talent, and contribute positively to the community and environment. Jon White, commercial director at Worcester City Women FC, said: "We couldn't be happier to be partnering with City Signs for the new season. "Darren and the team have great experience providing for elite sport clubs and the Sixways facility as a whole. "This will help WCWFC in showcasing Sixways Stadium as our home in our own unique way." Advertisement City Signs offers a wide range of services, including bespoke signage, vehicle livery, banners and flags, digital print, design services, and portable displays. The club's vision is to become one of the UK's leading women's football clubs, known for its community focus, sustainable practices, and commitment to developing young talent. By partnering with local businesses like City Signs, the club aims to strengthen its community ties while championing the success of neighbouring enterprises. Worcester City Women FC will launch their pre-season campaign on Sunday, July 13, as they prepare for another year of competition in the FA Women's National League.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sheffield United reveal 10-player summer exit list
Sheffield United have confirmed the news that 10 first team players have left the club upon the expiry of their contracts. The Blades announced their summer exit list via a post on their official club website this morning. Advertisement Defender Satara Murray had already announced her retirement but additionally, it has now been revealed that Maria Farrugia, Jacqui Hand, Monique Robinson, Esther Morgan, Annie Wilding, Jade Bailey, Olivia Page, Fallon Connolly-Jackson, Bethan Davies and Olivia Edwards are all moving on. Sheffield United have opted to retain goalkeeper Sian Rogers for another year while they remain in contract negotiations with Leanne Cowan, Abbie Lafayette, Ella Kinzett, Molly Graham and Eva Butler. Last season was a really challenging campaign for Sheffield United. Ash Thompson was appointed into his first senior head coach role and was tasked with assembling a brand new squad. The Blades were competitive throughout but points were hard to come by and the club eventually finished the campaign bottom of the table. Sheffield United were set to be relegated to the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division, however, Blackburn Rovers' resignation resulted in the South Yorkshire side being handed a reprieve. Head coach Thompson will now oversee a fresh rebuild this summer as Sheffield United look to climb the Barclays WSL2 table in 2025/2026.
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Norwich City Women sign first professional players
Norwich City Women have announced the signing of the club's first professional Bishop, Eloise King and Eloise Hall have all signed deals which means they will be the first players to be paid by the May, the club's head of women's football Flo Allen said some of the players would be offered contracts and they hope to offer professional terms to all players in the defender Bishop was the first player to be announced, telling BBC Radio Norfolk: "We're all Norwich fans, my friends and family, so it's amazing really." 'I was a bit shocked' Bishop, 20, returned to City last season following spells with Watford and Tottenham Hotspur's said it was a pleasant surprise to be the first to be revealed, with the club inviting her family to the training ground to be part of her contract signing."I was a bit shocked and didn't really say too much when I was told. I didn't expect it as you never know with football, it's all about opinions."We brought Grandad along to the signing experience and I've never seen him so quiet! He was taking it all in, it was really sweet."Norwich have finished second in the FA Women's National League Division One South East for two seasons running and just missed out on promotion both times. Next season will see changes in the league structure, external which means second-placed teams enter a promotion play-off. Striker Hall has joined from AFC Bournemouth, where she scored six goals in 13 appearances last season. She was part of the Cherries side who achieved promotion to the Southern Premier Division during the 2024-25 18-year-old told the club website, external: "I love the city. I've had chats with Flo Allen and (head coach) Andy Cook; I love their morals."We perfectly align and I just can't wait to get started. I want to score as many goals as I can. I'm a goal-scorer and that's what I love to do." King has signed as a free agent after playing for Hashtag United during the 2024-25 22-year-old midfielder previously made nearly 100 appearances for Ipswich Town and represented England at Under-19 level.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal youngster Wellesley-Smith signs first professional deal
Arsenal teenager Cecily Wellesley-Smith has signed her first professional contract with the club. The Gunners announced the news via a post on their official club website this morning. The 18-year-old defender joined Arsenal from FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division club Oxford United last summer. The youngster attracted The Gunners' attention after making 18 appearances for Oxford United in the 2023/2024 FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division, helping the club to a fifth-place finish. Advertisement A hectic 2024/2025 campaign saw Wellesley-Smith continue her development in a dual-registration spell back at Oxford United while she also made a contribution to Arsenal's Professional Game Academy League side's title success. The youngster has been invited to train with Renée Slegers' first team squad and she will be hoping to make her senior debut for Arsenal after signing professional terms with the club. After penning her first professional deal, Wellesley-Smith said 'I'm so proud to sign my first professional contract with Arsenal. 'During my time here so far, I've loved learning from some of the best players and staff in the game and gaining an understanding of what it means to represent this great club. I'm looking forward to continuing to work hard in order to keep progressing and building as I begin my journey in the professional game.' Wellesley-Smith could play a part in Arsenal's pre-season programme when the players resume training later this summer.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Watford Women announce three friendlies
Watford Women are set to play three friendlies in pre-season (Image: Andrew Waller Images) Watford Women will play three behind-closed-doors friendlies to help prepare for the new season. The Golden Girls, who finished third in the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division in their last campaign, will travel to Rugby Borough first. Advertisement That game against the National League Northern Premier Division side is due to be played on Wednesday, July 23. The Hornets will face a step up in quality next with Women's Super League 2 side Portsmouth set to visit four days later on Sunday, July 27. The final friendly currently scheduled is at National League Division One South East side Norwich City on Sunday, August 3.
