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Match Review Shifnal Town Ladies vs Walsall Ladies

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  MATCH REVIEW "Trip to Walsall Ladies ends in huge 7-2 win" Match Date: 26th September 2021 Competition: West Midlands Regional League North This weekend Shifnal Town Ladies took a trip to Walsall Ladies.  The atmosphere around camp was good after a good start to the season and that showed in the final result.  Walsall Ladies now sit bottom of the Division One North table after the 7-2 loss to Shifnal whereas Shifnal is in 2nd place closing in on what looks like a very strong Telford United team. Shifnal Ladies Goal Scorers: Rebecca Bown x2 (Sponsored by Sounds International Disco) Jenna Boddison x2 (Sponsored by Grifftersworld Photography) Maria Bell (Sponsored by Grifftersworld Photography) Alex Morris (Sponsored by Aaron Salter Electrical) Nicola Mason (Sponsored by D. Williams & Daughters, The Blue Pig Trench, Vista Design, Absolute Foot Care) Assists: Rebecca Bown x3 (Sponsored by Sounds International Disco) Jenna Boddison x3 (Sponsored by Grifftersworld...

PLAYER PROFILE: MARIA BELL

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  The first in a series of player profiles where we get to know members of the Shifnal Town Ladies. Starting with Captain Meria Bell, The Midfielder has played for Shifnal Town Ladies for about 4 years where she was playing for Wrockwardine wood before they changed to Shifnal. Maria has proven to be a true leader on the pitch and a key player to the Ladies team. She was awarded the captain's armband 3 seasons ago.  When asked how she felt when first getting asked to captain the Shifnal Ladies, She said: "Playing for Shifnal is like having another family! I got asked to be Captain 3 years ago, It felt amazing to become Captain for Shifnal, and I was keen to prove I was a true leader".  Shifnal Ladies currently sit 2nd in the division one-north league and have had a very strong start to the season so far, But she says the club has so much more to give. "We are definitely still growing as a team, we have come across some challenges but always getting past them and I sti...

Shifnal Town Ladies support Her Game Too

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  Shifnal Town Ladies support Her Game Too movement. Shifnal Town Ladies are delighted to announce that we have partnered with HerGameToo, a Campaign created to highlight the sexist abuse that continues to take place in football.  HerGameToo was founded by 12 passionate female football fans; who are committed to growing the campaign with the aim of fostering an ethos in football in which women are welcomed and respected equally. ​            HerGameToo aims to: ​ Create awareness Educate Research Develop a strong sense of community Create regular content to champion women in football (players, staff AND fans) Create strong relationships with clubs Create strong relationships with club trusts and communities Have a presence at football grounds and sports bars to build a more welcoming environment for young girls and women Continue to campaign against sexism in football Continue to campaign against online abuse The campaign was launched in May 2021 ...

Match Review Shifnal Town Ladies vs Darlaston Town

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 MATCH REVIEW "Trip to Darlaston ends in a 4-4 goals galore draw.  Match Date : September 19th 2021 2:00pm Competition: West Midlands Regional League North From the success to the next round in the FA Cup, The Shifnal Ladies were in league action against Darlaston.  Darlaston was coming back from a huge league defeat from AFC Telford United Ladies on the 5th September where they ended up losing 7-0 to a very strong Telford side.  This showed in the way they played against Shifnal they did not want to lose.  Shifnal Ladies Goal Scorers:  Rebecca Bown (Sponsored by Sounds International Disco) Jenna Boddison (Sponsored by Grifftersworld Photography) Katie Mitchell (Sponsored by Grifftersworld Photography) Demmie Bown (Sponsored by Telford Tanning and Sun Lounge) Assists: Rebecca Bown x2  (Sponsored by Sounds International Disco) Maria Bell x2 (Sponsored by Grifftersworld Photography) Player Of The Match: Maria Bell  ...

Captain Maria Bell talks about the new season.

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  Captain Maria Bell talks about the new season.  @Grifftersworld Shifnal Town Ladies Captain Maria Bell, On the new season ahead. Shifnal Town Ladies new season started 5th September against Walsall Wood Ladies FC where they won 6-1 and showed how well managed and disciplined the team is this season. We were able to ask Maria a few questions on the start of the season.  On How did it feel to be back playing again after an on and off-season last season due to covid. It feels amazing to be back with the team, it’s always my favourite time of the week! On where do you feel the team will finish this season. Obviously being biased I think we will win the league there is no reason we can’t we have a very strong team this year and a good spirit between the group! Do you have any personal goals for this season? I personally don’t have any goals I just want to win everything we can as a team, it would be nice to add a few more goals to my game but if I don’t and the team win...