Angharad James (footballer)

Angharad James

James (R) playing against Lincoln
Personal information
Full nameAngharad James
Date of birth1 June 1994
Place of birthHaverfordwest, Wales
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
Bristol Academy
Number16
Youth career
Manorbier Ladies FC
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2010–2012Arsenal0(0)
2012–Bristol Academy38(3)
National team
2011–Wales34(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 October 2014.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 29 September 2014

Angharad James (born 1 June 1994) is a footballer who plays for the Welsh national women's team and FA WSL club Bristol Academy. James plays as a central midfielder.

Club career

James was signed to Arsenal Ladies' Academy in 2010, after playing for Manorbier Ladies in her native Pembrokeshire.[1] Her first team debut for Arsenal came in the 60 home UEFA Women's Champions League win over Bobruichanka Bobruisk on 5 October 2011.[2] She substituted on for Gilly Flaherty after 63 minutes.[3]

Ahead of the 2012 FA WSL season, James signed for Bristol Academy from Arsenal Ladies along with Melissa Lawley .[4] She went on to make her Bristol Academy debut on 22 April 2014 as she came in for Molly Clarke in a 0–1 home defeat to Lincoln Ladies.[5]

International career

James made her senior international debut, aged 17, as a late substitute in a 22 draw with Scotland in Edinburgh on 27 October 2011.[2]

In January 2012 James was named in the provisional Team GB squad for the 2012 Olympics.[6]

References

  1. "Angharad is ‘gunner’ play for top academy". Western Telegraph. 2010-08-18. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Welsh debut for Angharad". Western Telegraph. 2011-11-09. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  3. "Arsenal 6-0 Bobruichanka". UEFA. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  4. "More new signings". Bristol Academy WFC. 2012-03-13. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
  5. "Bristol Academy vs. Notts County 0 - 1". Retrieved 29 September 2014.
  6. "Angharad takes first Olympic step". Western Telegraph. 2012-01-11. Retrieved 2012-05-30.

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