Wolverhampton Wanderers W.F.C.

Full name Wolverhampton Wanderers Women's F.C.
Nickname(s) Wolves, She-Wolves, "Wolfettes"
Founded 1975 (as Heathfield Rovers)
Ground Keys Park
Hednesford Town FC
Hednesford
Cannock
Chairperson Jenny Wilkes
Coach Tim Dudding
League FA Women's Premier League Northern Division
2016–17 FA Women's Premier League Midlands Division One, 1st

Wolverhampton Wanderers Women's Football Club is an English women's football club affiliated with Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.. The club play in the Northern Division, the third tier, after being promoted in 2016–17.

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. They followed that up with a 2-0 win over rivals Stoke in the League Cup Final to complete the League and cup double.

The 2014-15 season for Wolves Women was one to forget. They saw themselves relegated and bottom of the Northern Division. Wolves only managed 8 points from 22 games, and this saw a change in coaching staff at the end of the season.

At the start of the 2015-16 season, Steve Cullis was named manager and has been given the aim of promotion back into the Northern Division, as well as developing the youth section of the club.[1] Wolves also withdrew their reserve team from the FA Women's Premier League Reserves (Midlands), the reserves had been playing in the WPL for the past 13 seasons.

In October 2016, Cullis moved to a new role of Technical Director for the clubs's Regional Talent Centre. Tim Dudding was named as his replacement as manager of the Senior squad.[2]

Stadium

Wolves Women play at Keys Park in Hednesford, Cannock, the home of Hednesford Town FC.

Players

First team squad

As of 5 December 2016[3]

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

No. Position Player
- England DF Jennifer Anslow
- England DF Victoria Brackenbury
- England Brittany Civil
- England Phoebe Cox
- England DF Emma Cross
- England FW Jade Cross
- England Tayler Davies
- England MF Jessica Davis
- England MF Chloe Evans
- England GK Lucy Gardner
- England GK Sophie Glenny
- England DF Claire Hakeman
- England Lucy Heaselgrave
- England Sophie Heaselgrave
- England FW Jade Hewitt
- England FW Harriet James
- England FW Kimberley James Holden
No. Position Player
- England MF Hannah Johnson
- England Lauren Jones
- Wales MF Mollie Jones
- England FW Nikkita Lal
- England DF Anna Lock
- England MF Dominique Luke
- England MF Laura McQuilkin
- England MF Ruby Meeson
- England Esme Moran
- England Amy Mullock
- England DF Anna Perks (captain)
- England MF Amber Quick
- England MF Sophie Richards
- England Katie Webb
− England MF Andrea Whetton
− England DF Natalie Widdal

Regional Talent Club

Wolves Girls Regional Talent Club is a Tier 3 Facility responsible for the delivery of elite girls’ football development that commenced operations in June 2016.[4] The Regional Talent Club’s Technical Director is Steve Cullis.

Other teams

Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-18s compete in the Central Warwickshire Girls Football League Premier Division. [5] Home games are played at Darlaston Town (1874) FC's Bentley Leisure Pavilions Ground.


Club officials

Notable former players

Former Wolves players to have played at senior international level.

Honours

2016/17 FA Women's Premier League Midlands Division One Winner [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Cullis aiming to build new Wolves legacy", "Express and Star", Wolverhampton, 17 November 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2016
  2. ↑ New Management Structure In Place, "Wolverhampton Wanderers", Wolverhampton, 17 October 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016
  3. ↑ "Wolverhampton Wanderers Womens", "FA Women's Premier League", England. Retrieved 5 December 2016
  4. ↑ "FA licenses awarded for new Regional Talent Clubs", "The Football Association", London, 29 April 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2016
  5. ↑ "Under 18 Premier", " Central Warwickshire Girls Football League", Birmingham. Retrieved 5 December 2016
  6. ↑ "Wolves Women Secure Promotion", "Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.", Wolverhampton, 15 May 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2017
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