Wolverhampton Wanderers W.F.C.
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| Full name | Wolverhampton Wanderers Women's F.C. | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Wolves, She-Wolves | ||
| Founded | 1975 (as Heathfield Rovers) | ||
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Castlecroft RFC Castlecroft Wolverhampton | ||
| Chairperson | Jenny Wilkes | ||
| Manager | Trevor Mullings | ||
| League | FA Women's Premier League Northern Division | ||
| 2012–13 | FA Women's Premier League Northern Division, 7th | ||
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Wolverhampton Wanderers Women's Football Club is an English women's football club affiliated with Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.. The club currently play in the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division, after being promoted from the Midland Combination in 2011–12.
History
The club began playing in 1975 as Heathfield Rovers. After becoming Wolverhampton & Wednesbury Tube LFC the following season, they later settled on Wolverhampton Ladies. Just before 1993–94 the club got permission from Wolverhampton Wanderers to call themselves Wolverhampton Wanderers Women's Football Club and they were promoted to the FA Women's Premier League National Division that season. However, after two seasons they were relegated back to the Northern Division. Rachel Unitt came through the club's youth system and scored 12 goals in 1999-00 before signing for Everton the following season.
In May 2001 Dennis Mortimer was appointed manager. He challenged for promotion in his three seasons in charge but left in 2004, citing work commitments. In 2004–05 Wolves Women were runners-up to Sunderland but star players Emily Westwood and Amy McCann left for Everton during the summer and the club finished sixth in 2005–06.
Wolves Women were relegated to the Midland Combination after finishing 11th in 2006–07. In May 2008 the club was boosted by full affiliation with Wolverhampton Wanderers and a partnership with Wolverhampton College.
On Thursday 19 April 2012 Wolves Women won the Midland Combination Title gaining promotion back to the Northern Division for the 2012–13 Season.[1] They followed that up with a 2-0 win over rivals Stoke in the League Cup Final to complete the League and cup double.
Stadium
Wolves Women play at Castlecroft Stadium in Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, the home of AFC Wulfrunians.
Notable former players
Former Wolves players to have played at senior international level.
References
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