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In April 2013 Doncaster Rovers Belles L.F.C. were demoted by the Football Association (FA) from the FA WSL into a new FA WSL 2 to begin the following year. The timing of the announcement, one game into the 2013 FA WSL season, caused a scandal in English women's football. The decision's basis upon commercial and marketing grounds, rather than sporting merit, was also controversial. Having played in the top tier of women's football for 22 seasons, Doncaster Rovers Belles were replaced by Manchester City Ladies in a move which was financially motivated. An appeal by Doncaster Rovers Belles against the demotion was rejected by the FA's appeal panel in June 2013.

Background[edit]

Founded in 1969, Doncaster Rovers Belles grew to dominate English women's football, reaching eleven out of twelve national Cup finals from 1983 to 1994. These achievements took place under the administration of the Women's Football Association (WFA), who ran women's football in England until 1993, when they were dissolved and direct control passed to the FA. Many within the women's game were suspicious of the FA's motives for taking over; Belles founder member Sheila Edmunds expressed concerns that it was "to control us, to keep us in our place."[1] The FA planned a professional women's league to start in 2003, but ultimately failed to deliver. It was 2011, following an abortive attempt in 2010, that a semi-professional replacement for the existing Premier League was inaugurated. Clubs had to apply for a license based on various financial and organisational criteria. During the process, the Belles' local rivals Leeds Carnegie's bid collapsed when their backers Leeds Metropolitan University realised they could not afford the required minimum outlay to join the league. After the announcement, an editorial in She Kicks discussed the possibility of the new league starting without the Belles:[2]

In the event Doncaster Rovers Belles were among the eight successful clubs from the 16 applicants. Manager John Buckley warned that financial constraints would make the Belles the "poorest payers in the league by a country mile."[3] Prior to the 2011 season the club lost Rachel Williams and other players to Birmingham City because they were restricted to a player budget eight times smaller than that enjoyed by Birmingham,[4] who were controversially financed by Carson Yeung.[5]

Announcement[edit]

Doncaster Rovers Belles would begin the 2014 season in the lower tier, irrespective of their performance during the season which had only just begun.[6] This led to a perception that the Belles had been unfairly "kicked out" in order to accommodate City.[7]

Reaction[edit]

The admittance of expansion team Manchester City into the top tier at Doncaster Rovers Belles' expense was reported to be financially motivated. Since their foundation in 1989 Manchester City's female team had played in the lower divisions but they had recently developed closer links with their wealthy male parent club, funded by Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.[8] In their first season playing at a national level of the league structure, Manchester City had finished fourth in the 2012–13 FA Women's Premier League National Division. The FA's apparent preference for a North American-style franchise system over traditional promotion and relegation led to anger and allegations that the governing body valued money above principles of sporting competition.[9][10] Aside from the morality of the FA's decision, its legality was called into question.[11] The Daily Mail's women's football columnist Laura Williamson characterised the FA's process as an injustice and a betrayal, reducing the league to an "artificial mess." Her article suggested that the fiasco would never have been allowed to develop in men's football.[12]

Jess Sigsworth pledged to stay with the Belles in WSL2

Doncaster Rovers Belles reacted with shock and anger. John Buckley described the situation as "the most farcical thing I've ever heard," while vice-chairman Alan Smart publicly ridiculed the FA for relegating the club after one league match, rendering the 2013 season meaningless.[13] The club announced they would appeal the decision.[14] They had the support of their WSL rivals; Arsenal Ladies' Vic Akers described the governing body's actions as, variously, "morally scandalous," "unjust," and "a joke".[15] An online petition protesting the FA's decision was started by writers from popular STAND, a Doncaster Rovers fanzine, which attracted over 9,000 signatures. The club thanked celebrities Dermot O'Leary, Louis Tomlinson, Danny Baker, Ian Wright, Jeff Stelling and Robbie Savage for their support.[16] Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones attended a fan protest at the Frenchgate Centre.[17] Local Members of Parliament Rosie Winterton, Caroline Flint and Ed Miliband issued a letter to FA chairman David Bernstein which asked for greater transparency and for the matter to be given further consideration.[18]

The FA were also criticised for what was described as a "heavy handed" reaction to supporter protests at the 2013 FA Women's Cup final, which was contested by Arsenal and Bristol at Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium.[19] Former Belles players worried that the removal of top tier status would harm the legacy their success had built. Fears were raised that the Belles best current players would be forced to leave for top flight clubs, in order to progress their careers.[20] Jessica Sigsworth, an England Under-19 international and with Millie Bright one half of the Belles' 'twin tanks' strikeforce, pledged her loyalty to the club even if the demotion was ratified.[21]

Appeal[edit]

The Belles' appeal against the decision was rejected by the FA's Independent Appeals Panel which comprised Craig Moore QC and two members of the FA's Football Panel. In its statement of reasons, the FA's Appeals Panel found that the appeal failed "at the first hurdle" because clause 12 in the terms and conditions for applications left the FA "free to exercise its discretion in licensing clubs as it sees fit".[22]

Lack of independence[edit]

It also rejected the club's argument that the Selection Panel was not independent, as had been advertised at the outset of the bid process. Admitting that three of the four Selection Panel members were FA employees, the Appeals Panel stated that the Selection Panel's independence had never been a "contractual term" but was used only in publicity materials. It also interpreted 'independence' in a narrow sense of Selection Panel members' independence from the applicant clubs, not the FA itself. The Appeals Panel also considered that a "wholly independent" Selection Panel would have been "impractical". Sally Horrox (a consultant working as the FA's WSL Project Lead) telephoned the club's vice-Chairman Alan Smart in March 2013 and gave assurances that the process would be independent. However the Appeal Panel found this statement "was not capable of imposing any binding obligation" for actual independence. Furthermore, the Appeal Panel ruled, any lack of independence affected all the other applicants equally and did not necessarily disadvantage the Belles.

Bias[edit]

FA Board Director and WSL Chairman Michael Game led the Selection Panel and publicly encouraged Manchester City to apply so that the WSL would benefit from the wealth of their male parent club's Arab owner. The Belles' appeal suggested that this was indicative of Games' bias and "closed mind". The Appeal Panel did not find bias and seized upon different wording used in vice-Chairman Alan Smart's witness statement and the club's letter of appeal. The former quoted Game as looking forward to Manchester City applying, while the latter cited Game looking forward to welcoming Manchester City. Smart's explanation that the same point was conveyed in both was not accepted by the Appeal Panel. Selection Panel member Sue Hough had served for many years in the FA women's committee alongside her husband Peter. The Belles' appeal expressed concerns over Hough's impartiality, given she had recently been in conflict with the club. In September 2012 she had presided over an episode in which Doncaster were ordered to play their home fixture with Birmingham at Birmingham's ground, only for the WSL to then reverse its own decision. Alan Smart recalled Hough's simmering anger and humilation at having been overruled. After the rejection of the appeal John Buckley reaffirmed his commitment to the club and expressed his desire to lead them "straight back up." He did not rule out a legal challenge.[23]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Davies, Pete (29 October 1994). "Football: Tough test for the team England forgot: As England's women prepare for their biggest ever fixture and the game continues to flourish at club level, the FA's commitment to the grassroots is being questioned. Pete Davies reports". The Independent. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  2. ^ O'Neill, Jen (22 March 2010). "Super League/Sour Grapes?". She Kicks. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Interview: John Buckley / Manager / Doncaster Rovers Belles". She Kicks. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Buckley – We Were Outclassed". Doncaster Rovers Belles. 5 September 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  5. ^ Leighton, Tony (8 November 2009). "New Birmingham City owners pledge to support women's team". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Doncaster Belles to be kicked out of soccer's top tier". ITV. 30 May 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  7. ^ "We're Gunner back the Belles". The Sun. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  8. ^ Cloake, Martin (30 May 2013). "What the scandal of the Doncaster Belles tells us about modern football". New Statesman. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  9. ^ Masters, James (30 May 2013). "The Belles toll: Women's game in uproar over 'joke' decision". CNN. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  10. ^ Aldred, Tanya (26 June 2013). "Doncaster Belles battle to save soul of women's football". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  11. ^ Rich, Tim (9 June 2013). "Relegation scandal takes toll on Doncaster Rovers Belles". The Independent. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  12. ^ Williamson, Laura (23 June 2013). "Belles of the ball betrayed by the FA as Man City are lined up to replace Rovers". Daily Mail. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  13. ^ Leighton, Tony (28 April 2013). "Doncaster Belles boss John Buckley angry at WSL 'farce'". British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  14. ^ Magowan, Alistair (17 May 2013). "Doncaster Rovers Belles to appeal against 'relegation' from top tier". British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  15. ^ Leighton, Tony (28 May 2013). "Women's football: Doncaster Belles demotion 'scandalous'". British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  16. ^ Riach, James (29 June 2013). "Doncaster Rovers Belles appeal against relegation rejected by FA". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  17. ^ "Doncaster Mayor joins battle for Belles". South Yorkshire Times. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  18. ^ "Belles 'relegation' appeal LATEST: MPs demand answers from FA". Doncaster Free Press. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  19. ^ Bateman, Peter (28 May 2013). "FA try to silence Doncaster Belles Cup final protest". When Saturday Comes. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  20. ^ Edmunds, Sheila (16 June 2013). "Doncaster Belles comment: Please don't destroy our legacy". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  21. ^ "Doncaster Belles: Sigsworth commits to club". Doncaster Free Press. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  22. ^ Cloake, Martin (5 July 2013). "The FA created the wrong impression over the Doncaster Belles case". New Statesman. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  23. ^ "Doncaster Belles: John Buckley to stay on as manager". British Broadcasting Corporation. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 1 July 2013.

External links[edit]

Euro 84[edit]

1984 European Competition for Women's Football Final
Event1984 European Competition for Women's Football
Sweden England
Sweden England
1 1
on aggregate
Sweden won 4–3 on penalties
First leg
Sweden England
1 0
Date12 May 1984
VenueUllevi, Gothenburg
RefereeCees Bakker (Netherlands)
Attendance5,662
Second leg
England Sweden
1 0
Date27 May 1984
VenueKenilworth Road, Luton
RefereeIgnace Goris (Belgium)
Attendance2,567
1987 →

Match details[edit]

First leg[edit]

Sweden 1–0 England
Sundhage 57' Report
Attendance: 5,552
Sweden
England
GK 1 Elisabeth Leidinge
RB 4 Angelica Burevik
CB 3 Anette Börjesson (c)
CB 5 Mia Kåberg
LB 2 Ann Jansson
RM 7 Eva Andersson
CM 6 Anna Svenjeby
LM 9 Karin Åhman-Svensson
RW 10 Lena Videkull
CF 11 Pia Sundhage
LW 8 Anette Hansson
Manager:
Ulf Lyfors
GK 1 Theresa Wiseman
RB 2 Carol Thomas (c)
CB 4 Lorraine Hanson
CB 5 Angela Gallimore
LB 3 Maggie Pearce
RM 6 Gillian Coultard
CM 7 Liz Deighan
LM 8 Debbie Bampton
RW 9 Linda Curl
CF 10 Kerry Davis
LW 11 Pat Chapman downward-facing red arrow 47'
Substitutions:
LW 15 Janet Turner upward-facing green arrow 47'
Manager:
Martin Reagan

Linesmen:
Jan Almqvist (Sweden)
Matts Sjöström (Sweden)

Match rules

  • 70 minutes.
  • Maximum of two substitutions.

Second leg[edit]

England 1–0 Sweden
Curl 31' Report
Penalties
Curl soccer ball with red X
Gallimore soccer ball with check mark
Bampton soccer ball with check mark
Hanson soccer ball with red X
Davis soccer ball with check mark		 3–4 soccer ball with check mark Börjesson
soccer ball with check mark Andersson
soccer ball with red X Johansson
soccer ball with check mark Jansson
soccer ball with check mark Sundhage
Attendance: 2,567
England
Sweden
GK 1 Theresa Wiseman
RB 2 Carol Thomas (c)
CB 4 Lorraine Hanson
CB 5 Angela Gallimore
LB 3 Maggie Pearce
RM 6 Gillian Coultard
CM 7 Liz Deighan
LM 8 Debbie Bampton
RW 9 Linda Curl
CF 10 Kerry Davis
LW 11 Pat Chapman
Manager:
Martin Reagan
GK 1 Elisabeth Leidinge
RB 2 Ann Jansson
CB 3 Anette Börjesson (c)
CB 4 Angelica Burevik
LB 5 Mia Kåberg
RM 7 Eva Andersson
CM 6 Anna Svenjeby
LM 9 Karin Åhman-Svensson
RW 10 Lena Videkull downward-facing red arrow 35'
CF 11 Pia Sundhage
LW 8 Helen Johansson
Substitutions:
LW 15 Doris Uusitalo upward-facing green arrow 35'
Manager:
Ulf Lyfors

Linesmen:
B. Bellamy (England)
M. Dimblebee (England)

Match rules

1988 squads[edit]

 Brazil 1988[edit]

[1][2] Head coach: Brazil João Varela

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 1GK Liça Brazil Radar
12 1GK Simone Brazil Juventus
2DF Susana Brazil Juventus
8 2DF Marisa (Captain) (1966-08-10)August 10, 1966 (aged 21) Brazil Radar
10 2DF Elane (1968-06-04)June 4, 1968 (aged 19) Brazil Radar
3MF Fia Brazil Juventus
13 3MF Roseli (1969-09-07)September 7, 1969 (aged 18) Brazil Juventus
16 2DF Flordelis (1963-10-23)October 23, 1963 (aged 24) Brazil Brahma
4FW Russa Brazil Radar
4 4FW Michael Jackson (1963-11-19)November 19, 1963 (aged 24) Brazil Radar
2DF Suzy (1967-02-07)February 7, 1967 (aged 21) Brazil Brahma
2DF Sandra Brazil Radar
15 2DF Fanta (1966-09-14)September 14, 1966 (aged 21) Brazil Radar
2 3MF Pelézinha (1964-03-12)March 12, 1964 (aged 24) Brazil Radar
18 3MF Lúcia (1960-08-24)August 24, 1960 (aged 27) Italy Trani
5 3MF Marcinha (1962-08-22)August 22, 1962 (aged 25) Brazil Juventus
9 4FW Cebola Brazil Vila Dimas
14 3MF Sissi (1967-06-02)June 2, 1967 (aged 20) Brazil Bahia
  • João Varela was Radar coach but contrary to some sources he did pick players from other clubs
  • Brahma was a club in Bahia (sponsored by the beer?), didn't play in Taça Brasil
  • Vila Dimas a club in Brasilia, runners-up to Radar (on penalties) in 1987 Taça Brasil
  • Meg was asked to play but didn't due to handball commitments
  • Is "Flordelis" the same person as "Doralice"?
  • Lúcia Feitosa playing pro in Italy, was not released by club for 1991 WWC
  • Varela (coach) and both goalkeepers are deceased

 Australia 1988[edit]

Head coach: Australia John Doyle

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 1GK Toni McMahon Australia
2 2DF Mandi Langlar Australia Giraween
4 3MF Julie Murray (1970-04-28)April 28, 1970 (aged 18) Australia
5 2DF Debbie Nicholls Australia
6 3MF Julie Dolan (Captain) (1961-01-05)January 5, 1961 (aged 27) Australia
7 2DF Jane Oakley (1966-06-25)June 25, 1966 (aged 21) Australia
9 2DF Joanne Millman (1961-08-18)August 18, 1961 (aged 26) Australia Eastern Suburbs
10 4FW Carol Vinson Australia
11 3MF Moya Dodd (1965-04-30)April 30, 1965 (aged 23) Australia
12 3MF Kerry Millman Australia
14 3MF Kim Lembryk (1966-02-19)February 19, 1966 (aged 22) Australia
15 4FW Janine Riddington Australia
17 2DF Anissa Tann (1967-10-10)October 10, 1967 (aged 20) Australia
Leigh Wardell Australia
1GK Theresa Jones 1963 (age 24–25) Australia
2DF Janine McPhee Australia
4FW Leanne Priestley (1963-12-27)December 27, 1963 (aged 24) Australia
Sharon Dewar Australia
  • Joanne and Kerry Millman are sisters, and aunts to John Millman.
  • Renaye Iserief "prolific Central Coast striker" withdrew due to a recurring ankle injury.

 China 1988[edit]

Head coach: China Shang Ruihua

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 1GK Zhong Honglian (钟红莲) (1967-10-27)October 27, 1967 (aged 20) China
2 2DF Chen Xia (陈霞) (1969-11-26)November 26, 1969 (aged 18) China
3 2DF Cao Ping (曹萍) China
5 2DF Shui Qingxia (水庆霞) (1966-12-18)December 18, 1966 (aged 21) China
6 3MF Li Xiufu (李秀馥) (1965-06-28)June 28, 1965 (aged 22) China
7 4FW Wu Weiying (吴伟英) (1969-01-19)January 19, 1969 (aged 19) China
8 3MF Feng Jianhong (冯建红) China
10 3MF Liu Ailing (刘爱玲) (1967-06-02)June 2, 1967 (aged 20) China
11 4FW Sun Qingmei (孙庆梅) (1966-06-19)June 19, 1966 (aged 21) China
12 1GK Wang Hong (王红) China
13 4FW Niu Lijie (牛丽杰) (1969-04-12)April 12, 1969 (aged 19) China
14 3MF Wang Fei (王斐) China
15 2DF Wen Lirong (温莉蓉) (1969-10-02)October 2, 1969 (aged 18) China
16 3MF Shi Guihong (施桂红) (1968-02-13)February 13, 1968 (aged 20) China
17 4FW Zhang Honghong (张红红) (1969-03-20)March 20, 1969 (aged 19) China
18 Zhang Xiuqi (张秀琪) China
4/9? Liu Qingwen (刘清文) China
4/9? 3MF Tang Kunyuan (唐坤媛) China
  • Tang Kunyuan married footballer Jia Xiuquan in December 1992.
  • "Ex-Chinese international Jenny Feng" was called into Australia's provisional 24-player 1991 WWC qualifying squad in September 1990, while attending ANU. Same player as Feng Jianhong?

 Czechoslovakia 1988[edit]

Head coach: Czechoslovakia

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 1GK Milada Novotná Czechoslovakia
2 Marie Tlachová (1968-02-08)February 8, 1968 (aged 20) Czechoslovakia
3 Jaroslava Farmačková Czechoslovakia
4 Dagmar Procházková Czechoslovakia
5 2DF Eva Haniaková (1954-05-06)May 6, 1954 (aged 34) Czechoslovakia Slavia Prague
6 Zdena Chalúpková (1962-01-06)January 6, 1962 (aged 26) Czechoslovakia
7 3MF Jana Paoletti-Nováková (1960-01-15)January 15, 1960 (aged 28) Czechoslovakia Sparta Prague
8 Jana Bělíková Czechoslovakia
9 Mena Chmelova Czechoslovakia
10 Helena Petrmichlová Czechoslovakia
11 3MF Alena Nováková (1958-01-03)January 3, 1958 (aged 30) Czechoslovakia Sparta Prague
12 Marie Palkovičová Czechoslovakia
14 Milena Reifová Czechoslovakia
15 Milena Valešová Czechoslovakia
16 Danuše Procházková Czechoslovakia
18 Zuzana Fixmerová Czechoslovakia

The Czechs left out their most celebrated player Jaroslava Rinnerová-Poláčková, who married an Italian man to facilitate a move from Sparta Prague to Serie A in 1985.

 Sweden 1988[edit]

Head coach: Sweden Gunilla Paijkull

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 1GK Elisabeth Leidinge (1957-03-06)March 6, 1957 (aged 31) Sweden Jitex BK
2 2DF Anette Hansson (1963-05-02)May 2, 1963 (aged 25) Sweden Jitex BK
3 2DF Marie Karlsson (1963-12-04)December 4, 1963 (aged 24) Sweden Öxabäcks IF
4 2DF Pia Syrén (1966-11-16)November 16, 1966 (aged 21) Sweden Öxabäcks IF
5 2DF Eva Zeikfalvy (1967-04-18)April 18, 1967 (aged 21) Sweden Malmö FF
6 3MF Ingrid Johansson (1965-07-09)July 9, 1965 (aged 22) Sweden GAIS
7 4FW Pia Sundhage (1960-02-13)February 13, 1960 (aged 28) Sweden Jitex BK
8 3MF Camilla Andersson (1962-05-25)May 25, 1962 (aged 26) Sweden Malmö FF
9 3MF Pärnilla Larsson (1969-02-19)February 19, 1969 (aged 19) Sweden Gideonsbergs IF
10 4FW Lena Videkull (1962-12-06)December 6, 1962 (aged 25) Sweden Öxabäcks IF
11 4FW Anneli Gustafsson (1968-07-07)July 7, 1968 (aged 19) Sweden Malmö FF
12 1GK Ing-Marie Olsson (1966-02-23)February 23, 1966 (aged 22) Sweden Malmö FF
13 4FW Anneli Andersson (1962-12-06)December 6, 1962 (aged 25) Sweden Öxabäcks IF
14 2DF Tina Nilsson (1966-11-11)November 11, 1966 (aged 21) Sweden Malmö FF
15 4FW Helen Johansson (1965-07-09)July 9, 1965 (aged 22) Sweden GAIS
16 4FW Gunilla Axén (1966-10-27)October 27, 1966 (aged 21) Sweden Gideonsbergs IF
17 2DF Anette Palm (1962-09-12)September 12, 1962 (aged 25) Sweden Malmö FF
18 2DF Anette Winnow (1965-07-23)July 23, 1965 (aged 22) Sweden Malmö FF

 United States 1988[edit]

Head coach: United States Anson Dorrance

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 1GK Amy Allman (1965-10-25)October 25, 1965 (aged 22) United States
3 2DF Shannon Higgins (1968-02-20)February 20, 1968 (aged 20) United States North Carolina Tar Heels
5 2DF Lori Henry (1966-03-20)March 20, 1966 (aged 22) United States North Carolina Tar Heels
6 2DF Julie Foudy (1971-01-23)January 23, 1971 (aged 17) United States
7 3MF Tracey Bates (1967-05-05)May 5, 1967 (aged 21) United States North Carolina Tar Heels
8 3MF Linda Hamilton (1969-06-04)June 4, 1969 (aged 18) United States NC State Wolfpack
9 4FW Mia Hamm (1972-03-17)March 17, 1972 (aged 16) United States
10 4FW Michelle Akers (1966-02-01)February 1, 1966 (aged 22) United States UCF Knights
11 2DF Brandi Chastain (1968-07-21)July 21, 1968 (aged 19) United States California Golden Bears
12 4FW Carin Jennings (1965-01-09)January 9, 1965 (aged 23) United States Ajax
13 3MF Kristine Lilly (1971-07-22)July 22, 1971 (aged 16) United States
14 2DF Joy Biefeld (1968-02-08)February 8, 1968 (aged 20) United States Ajax
15 4FW Wendy Gebauer (1966-12-25)December 25, 1966 (aged 21) United States North Carolina Tar Heels
16 2DF Debbie Belkin (1966-05-27)May 27, 1966 (aged 22) United States
17 3MF Megan McCarthy (1966-09-20)September 20, 1966 (aged 21) United States
18 1GK Kim Maslin (1964-08-12)August 12, 1964 (aged 23) United States
  • 2- Heinrichs? 4- Werden?

 Netherlands 1988[edit]

Head coach: Netherlands Piet Buter

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 1GK Els van den Hoek (1964-03-04)March 4, 1964 (aged 24) Netherlands VV Haastrecht
2 2DF Jacqueline Zwarts (1967-04-12)April 12, 1967 (aged 21) Netherlands
3 3MF Ria Vestjens (Captain) (1959-04-12)April 12, 1959 (aged 29) Netherlands SV Braakhuizen
4 3MF Anya van Rooyen-Bonte (1958-01-28)January 28, 1958 (aged 30) Netherlands KFC
6 4FW Janny Timisela (1962-09-23)September 23, 1962 (aged 25) Sweden Hammarby
7 2DF Fien Timisela (1961-08-31)August 31, 1961 (aged 26) Netherlands RKTVC
8 3MF Daniëlle de Winter (1961-01-17)January 17, 1961 (aged 27) Netherlands DSVP
9 4FW Marjoke de Bakker (1959-11-09)November 9, 1959 (aged 28) Netherlands KFC
10 3MF Sarina Wiegman (1969-10-26)October 26, 1969 (aged 18) Netherlands KFC '71
11 3MF Angelique Bovee (1966-08-22)August 22, 1966 (aged 21) Netherlands SV Venray
12 2DF Paula Mostert (1966-02-02)February 2, 1966 (aged 22) Netherlands RVW
13 Jolanda Leemans (1965-09-17)September 17, 1965 (aged 22) Netherlands DVC Den Dungen
14 Karin Min (1959-08-26)August 26, 1959 (aged 28) Netherlands
15 4FW Tjitske Schuil (1968-01-20)January 20, 1968 (aged 20) Netherlands VV Nicator
16 1GK Lies Kols (1965-01-29)January 29, 1965 (aged 23) Netherlands RKTVC
17 4FW Regina Miltenburg (1966-03-06)March 6, 1966 (aged 22) Netherlands
  • Jansje ("Janny") and Josephine ("Fien") Timisela are sisters of Moluccan heritage from Tiel. Henny Timisela is their brother. Simon Tahamata is a first cousin and Hanky ​​Leatemia a second cousin.[3]
  • "Marleen Wissink dropped out just before the tournament"
  • Loes Camper, Bep Timmer dropped before the tournament for being "rebellious"
  • Hesterine de Reus, Vera Pauw, Marjan Veldhuizen boycotted the squad due to disagreement with the coach
  • KFC not the same club as KFC '71

 Canada 1988[edit]

Head coach: England Neil Turnbull

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 1GK Janice Cossar (1964-06-11)June 11, 1964 (aged 23) Canada
2 2DF Cathy Klein (1964-05-01)May 1, 1964 (aged 24) Canada
3 2DF Rachelle Vernon (1969-09-29)September 29, 1969 (aged 18) Canada
4 4FW Mitch Ring (1967-11-28)November 28, 1967 (aged 20) Canada UBC Thunderbirds
5 2DF Lisa Munro (1967-09-29)September 29, 1967 (aged 20) Canada
6 3MF Geri Donnelly (Captain) (1965-11-30)November 30, 1965 (aged 22) Canada
7 4FW Jenny Hafting (1968-05-14)May 14, 1968 (aged 20) Canada
8 3MF Joan McEachern (1963-04-12)April 12, 1963 (aged 25) Canada
9 3MF Linda Petrasch (1966-10-04)October 4, 1966 (aged 21) Canada
10 3MF Carrie Serwetnyk (1965-07-17)July 17, 1965 (aged 22) Canada
11 3MF Annie Caron (1964-04-06)April 6, 1964 (aged 24) Canada
12 2DF Cathy Ross (1967-01-19)January 19, 1967 (aged 21) Canada
13 3MF Connie Cant (1964-03-05)March 5, 1964 (aged 24) Canada
14 2DF Sue Brandt (1966-03-18)March 18, 1966 (aged 22) Canada
15 2DF Jodie Biggan (1968-12-08)December 8, 1968 (aged 19) Canada
16 4FW Silvana Burtini (1969-05-10)May 10, 1969 (aged 19) Canada
17 4FW Fabienne Gareau (1967-09-20)September 20, 1967 (aged 20) United States NC State Wolfpack
18 1GK Carla Chin (1966-05-10)May 10, 1966 (aged 22) Canada
  • Y no Hooper?

 Japan 1988[edit]

Head coach: Japan Ryohei Suzuki

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 1GK Masae Suzuki (鈴木政江) (1957-01-21)January 21, 1957 (aged 31) Japan Nissan FC Ladies
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3 2DF Midori Honda (本田美登里) (1964-11-16)November 16, 1964 (aged 23) Japan Shimizu Dai-hachi SC
4 2DF Mayumi Kaji (加治真弓) (1964-06-28)June 28, 1964 (aged 23) Japan Kobe FC
5 3MF Akemi Noda (野田朱美) (1969-10-13)October 13, 1969 (aged 18) Japan Yomiuri SC
6 2DF Chiaki Yamada (山田千愛) (1966-08-02)August 2, 1966 (aged 21) Japan Shimizu Dai-hachi SC
7 3MF Michiko Matsuda (松田理子) (1966-10-26)October 26, 1966 (aged 21) Japan
8 3MF Asako Takakura (高倉麻子) (1968-04-19)April 19, 1968 (aged 20) Japan Yomiuri SC
9 4FW Kaori Nagamine (長峯かおり) (1968-06-03)June 3, 1968 (aged 19) Japan FC Kodaira
10 3MF Futaba Kioka (木岡二葉) (1965-11-22)November 22, 1965 (aged 22) Japan Shimizu Dai-hachi SC
11 3MF Etsuko Handa (半田悦子) (1965-05-10)May 10, 1965 (aged 23) Japan Shimizu Dai-hachi SC
12 3MF Akiko Hayakawa (早川明子) Japan Yomiuri SC
13 2DF Tomoko Matsunaga (松永知子) (1971-08-10)August 10, 1971 (aged 16) Japan Yomiuri SC
14
15 4FW Takako Tezuka (手塚貴子) (1970-11-06)November 6, 1970 (aged 17) Japan Yomiuri SC
16 2DF Yumi Watanabe (渡邊由美) (1970-07-02)July 2, 1970 (aged 17) Japan
17 Taeko Kawasumi (河角多恵子) (1972-10-30)October 30, 1972 (aged 15) Japan
18 Masumi Mitsuhashi (三橋真澄) Japan

 Norway 1988[edit]

Head coaches: Norway Dag Steinar Vestlund and Norway Erling Hokstad

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1 1GK Reidun Seth (1966-06-09)June 9, 1966 (aged 21) Sweden GAIS
2 2DF Toril Hoch-Nielsen (1966-03-12)March 12, 1966 (aged 22) Norway SK Sprint-Jeløy
3 4FW Lisbeth Bakken (1967-10-24)October 24, 1967 (aged 20) Norway SK Sprint-Jeløy
4 2DF Bjørg Storhaug (1962-05-09)May 9, 1962 (aged 26) Norway Klepp IL
5 2DF Gunn Nyborg (1960-03-21)March 21, 1960 (aged 28) Norway Asker Fotball
6 3MF Liv Strædet (1964-10-21)October 21, 1964 (aged 23) Norway SK Sprint-Jeløy
7 3MF Tone Haugen (1964-02-06)February 6, 1964 (aged 24) Norway SK Trondheims-Ørn
8 3MF Heidi Støre (Captain) (1963-07-04)July 4, 1963 (aged 24) Sweden IK Trollhättan
9 4FW Birthe Hegstad (1966-07-23)July 23, 1966 (aged 21) United States North Carolina Tar Heels
10 4FW Turid Storhaug (1968-10-21)October 21, 1968 (aged 19) Norway Klepp IL
11 4FW Linda Medalen (1965-06-17)June 17, 1965 (aged 22) Norway Asker Fotball
13 3MF Agnete Carlsen (1971-01-15)January 15, 1971 (aged 17) Norway SK Sprint-Jeløy
14 4FW Ellen Scheel (1968-11-27)November 27, 1968 (aged 19) Norway IL Jardar
16 2DF Cathrine Zaborowski (1971-08-03)August 3, 1971 (aged 16) Norway Asker Fotball
17 4FW Sissel Grude (1967-02-17)February 17, 1967 (aged 21) Norway Klepp IL
1GK Hege Ludvigsen (1964-01-28)January 28, 1964 (aged 24) Norway SK Sprint-Jeløy
2DF Trine Stenberg (1969-12-06)December 6, 1969 (aged 18) Norway IL Sandviken
1GK Janne Andreassen (1959-11-22)November 22, 1959 (aged 28) Norway Bøler IF

 Thailand 1988[edit]

Head coach:

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1GK Jumroon Sumthong
4FW Prapa Bouthong
Pantipa Mingkwan (พันธิภา มิ่งขวัญ)

Irish 2013 Cup[edit]

2021 FAI Women's Cup Final
Event2021 FAI Women's Cup
Wexford Youths Shelbourne
3 1
Date21 November 2021
VenueTallaght Stadium, Dublin
Player of the MatchEllen Molloy (Wexford Youths)
RefereePaula Brady (Dublin)
Attendance3,053
← 2020

The 2021 FAI Women's Cup Final was the final match of the 2021 FAI Women's Cup, the national association football Cup of the Republic of Ireland. The match took place on 21 November 2021 at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Wexford Youths and Shelbourne contested the match.

The match was shown live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ2 HD in Ireland, and via the RTÉ Player worldwide with commentary from Ger Canning and Lisa Fallon. It was refereed by Paula Brady, assisted by David Berry and Conor Fitzgibbon with Claire Purcell as Fourth Official.

Wexford Youths won 3–1 to secure the trophy for the fourth time and avenge their 5–0 defeat by Shelbourne in the 2016 final. League champions Shelbourne missed the opportunity to claim a "double".

Background[edit]

The two managers were already acquainted, as Raheny's Terry Eviston had previously been in charge of Athlone Town when Castlebar's Adrian Carberry had been a player at the League of Ireland club.[4]

Carberry was barred from the technical area at the Aviva Stadium because he was an employee of the Football Association of Ireland. His request for a one-off dispensation was refused, so he took his place in the stand and his assistant Maz Sweeney directed operations from pitch-side.[5]

All the Castlebar Celtic players wore the name Jeremy on the back of their shirts, as a mark of respect to their former manager Jeremy Dee whose untimely death occured in November 2012.

As Cup holders, reigning Women's National League champions and undefeated League-leaders, Raheny United entered the match as strong favourites. Two weeks previously they had beaten Castlebar Celtic's comparatively youthful team 9–2 in a League fixture.[6]

Castlebar Celtic were without Shauna Jackson due to an injured ankle. Deirdre Doherty had missed recent fixtures while attending college in England, but Castlebar retained her registration and she agreed to come back to play in the match. Seana Cooke had agreed a transfer from Raheny United to Durham in the week leading up to the match.

Match[edit]

As the match was played as a curtain raiser to the 2013 FAI Cup Final between Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers, it began with a "small crowd" of around 200[7] which expanded to a reported attendance of 17,573 in time for the men's final.

Raheny took control of possession in the early exchanges and forced Castlebar's 16-year-old goalkeeper Caoimhe O'Reilly into action. Raheny took the lead after 37 minutes when Ciara Grant hit a half volley over O'Reilly and into the net.

Castlebar continued to yield the territorial advantage but tried to hit Raheny on the break, usually through their skilful playmaker Emma Hansberry. On 67 minutes Sarah Rowe made a foray up the right wing and found Hansberry, who played the ball inside for substitute Emma Mullin to score the equaliser.

On 84 minutes Raheny went back ahead when Caroline Thorpe was controversially[8] adjudged to have been fouled by Castlebar's young goalkeeper, and scored the resultant penalty kick herself. Castlebar equalised again in the last minute of normal time, when another substitute Deirdre Doherty fired a powerful long-range shot past Niamh Reid Burke.

The standard 15-minutes each-way of extra-time was unexpectedly abridged to ten minutes each-way. Five minutes into the additional period Castlebar's centre-back Kim Flood inadvertently headed Siobhán Killeen's cross past O'Reilly and into her own goal. The luckless Flood was later carried off with an injury, replaced by Rachel Kearns.

During the presentation of the trophy to victorious Raheny captain Becky Creagh, Sligo Rovers intruded on the pitch to begin their warm up.

Experienced midfielder Caroline Thorpe was named Player of the Match by RTÉ summariser Susan Ronan. Thorpe later revealed that she had been bereaved by the death of her brother and was in the grip of anorexia nervosa at the time.[9]

Wexford Youths3–1Shelbourne
L. Grant 39'
Murphy 50'
Kennedy 74'		 Report C. Grant 39'
Attendance: 3,053
Referee: Paula Brady (Dublin)
Wexford
Shelbourne
GK 18 Republic of Ireland Ciamh Gray
DF 3 Republic of Ireland Orlaith Conlon downward-facing red arrow 60'
DF 4 Republic of Ireland Della Doherty
DF 5 Republic of Ireland Lauren Dwyer
DF 16 Republic of Ireland Nicola Sinnott
MF 8 Republic of Ireland Edel Kennedy
MF 12 Republic of Ireland Ciara Rossiter
MF 17 Republic of Ireland Aoibheann Clancy
MF 19 Republic of Ireland Lynn-Marie Grant downward-facing red arrow 72'
AM 20 Republic of Ireland Ellen Molloy downward-facing red arrow 93'
FW 6 Republic of Ireland Kylie Murphy (c)
Substitutions:
GK 21 Republic of Ireland Maeve Williams
MF 7 Republic of Ireland Freya De Mange
FW 9 Republic of Ireland Katie Law
FW 10 Republic of Ireland Sinead Taylor upward-facing green arrow 93'
DF 11 Republic of Ireland Lynn Craven upward-facing green arrow 60'
MF 23 Republic of Ireland Fiona Ryan
FW 23 Republic of Ireland Emma Walker
FW 24 Republic of Ireland Kira Bates-Crosbie
MF 2 Republic of Ireland Teegan Lynch upward-facing green arrow 72'
Manager:
Republic of Ireland Stephen Quinn
GK 1 Republic of Ireland Amanda Budden
DF 2 Republic of Ireland Jess Gargan downward-facing red arrow 80'
DF 4 Republic of Ireland Pearl Slattery (c) Yellow card 31'
DF 5 Republic of Ireland Shauna Fox
DF 14 Republic of Ireland Chloe Mustaki
MF 3 Republic of Ireland Jessie Stapleton
MF 7 Republic of Ireland Jessica Ziu
MF 8 Republic of Ireland Rachel Graham Yellow card 44' downward-facing red arrow 80'
MF 12 Republic of Ireland Ciara Grant
AM 10 Republic of Ireland Noelle Murray
FW 25 Republic of Ireland Saoirse Noonan
Substitutions:
GK 16 Republic of Ireland Sophie Lenehan
MF 6 Republic of Ireland Alex Kavanagh upward-facing green arrow 80'
DF 9 Republic of Ireland Keeva Keenan
MF 13 Republic of Ireland Mia Dodd
FW 18 Republic of Ireland Abbie Larkin upward-facing green arrow 80'
MF 19 Republic of Ireland Leah Doyle
MF 20 Republic of Ireland Rebecca Creagh
MF 21 Republic of Ireland Taylor White
Manager:
Republic of Ireland Noel King

Match officials

  • Assistant referees:
    • David Berry
    • Conor Fitzgibbon
  • Fourth official: Claire Purcell

Match rules

  • 90 minutes.
  • 20 minutes of extra time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores level.
  • Eight substitutes named.
  • Maximum of five substitutions.

External links[edit]

Test[edit]

Head coach: Netherlands Ron Groenewoud

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1GK Hans Suiker (1955-11-07)7 November 1955 (aged 31) Netherlands DHC Delft
1GK Herman Teeuwen (1958-08-11)11 August 1958 (aged 28) Netherlands TOP
2DF Steef Buijs (1959-06-13)13 June 1959 (aged 27) Netherlands VV Heerjansdam
2DF René Hendriks (1960-02-27)27 February 1960 (aged 27) Netherlands VV Aalsmeer
2DF Anno de Kleine (1960-01-09)9 January 1960 (aged 27) Netherlands VV Geldrop
2DF Nous Louhenapessy Netherlands VV Hoogeveen
3MF Hans Werdekker (captain) (1959-09-30)30 September 1959 (aged 27) Netherlands EDO
3MF Ton Norbart (1960-05-10)10 May 1960 (aged 27) Netherlands USV Elinkwijk
3MF Floor van Duijn Netherlands Quick Boys
3MF Rini de Groot (1955-08-11)11 August 1955 (aged 31) Netherlands RKVV Wilhelmina
3MF Gerard Molenaars Netherlands Oranje Nassau Groningen
3MF Chusi Reglero (1956-12-13)13 December 1956 (aged 30) Netherlands USV Elinkwijk
4FW John van der Zwan (1962-10-28)28 October 1962 (aged 24) Netherlands VV Wilhelmus
4FW Johan Kaandorp (1962-10-28)28 October 1962 (aged 24) Netherlands VV Wilhelmus
4FW Chris Riemens (nl) (1958-02-11)11 February 1958 (aged 29) Netherlands SC Genemuiden
4FW Rini van Trigt (1965-01-06)6 January 1965 (aged 22) Netherlands NSVV

Head coach: Italy Guglielmo Giovannini

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1GK Luca Marchegiani (1966-02-22)22 February 1966 (aged 21) Italy Jesi
1GK Nello Cusin (it) (1965-03-12)12 March 1965 (aged 22) Italy Ospitaletto
2DF Carlo Borsella (1965-05-29)29 May 1965 (aged 21) Italy Fano
2DF Rosario Pergolizzi (1968-10-07)7 October 1968 (aged 18) Italy Olbia
2DF Marco De Marchi (1966-09-08)8 September 1966 (aged 20) Italy Ospitaletto
2DF Roberto Monti (1966-07-12)12 July 1966 (aged 20) Italy Trapani
2DF Mauro Salvigni (1967-10-12)12 October 1967 (aged 19) Italy Trento
3MF Massimo Scardovi (1966-02-22)22 February 1966 (aged 21) Italy Forlì
3MF Fabio Viviani (1966-09-29)29 September 1966 (aged 20) Italy Ospitaletto
3MF Marco Lo Pinto (1968-05-03)3 May 1968 (aged 19) Italy Pro Cisterna
3MF Franco Tintisona (captain) (1961-08-13)13 August 1961 (aged 25) Italy Trento
4FW Giuseppe Di Sarno (1964-05-02)2 May 1964 (aged 23) Italy Ospitaletto
4FW Giovanni Cornacchini (1965-07-22)22 July 1965 (aged 21) Italy Fano
4FW Maurizio Neri (1965-03-21)21 March 1965 (aged 22) Italy Fano
4FW Angelo Montrone (it) (1967-10-25)25 October 1967 (aged 19) Italy Giorgione
4FW Andrea Silenzi (1966-02-10)10 February 1966 (aged 21) Italy Lodigiani

Head coach: England Kevin Verity

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Club
1GK Andy Pape (1962-03-22)22 March 1962 (aged 25) England Enfield
1GK Steve Humphries (1961-05-29)29 May 1961 (aged 25) England Barnet
2DF Paul Shirtliff (1962-11-03)3 November 1962 (aged 24) England Frickley Athletic
2DF Paul Cuddy (1959-02-21)21 February 1959 (aged 28) England Altrincham
2DF Colin Brazier (1957-06-06)6 June 1957 (aged 29) England Kidderminster Harriers
2DF David Howell (1958-10-10)10 October 1958 (aged 28) England Barnet
2DF Neil Thompson (1963-10-02)2 October 1963 (aged 23) England Scarborough
3MF Paul Walker England Blyth Spartans
3MF Gary Simpson (1961-04-11)11 April 1961 (aged 26) England Stafford Rangers
3MF Mark Golley (1962-10-28)28 October 1962 (aged 24) England Sutton United
3MF Anton Joseph England Telford United
4FW Noel Ashford (1962-10-15)15 October 1962 (aged 24) England Wycombe Wanderers
4FW Kim Casey (1961-03-03)3 March 1961 (aged 26) England Kidderminster Harriers
4FW Mark Carter (1960-12-17)17 December 1960 (aged 26) England Runcorn
4FW Gary Abbott (1964-11-07)7 November 1964 (aged 22) England Welling United
4FW Paul Davies (1960-10-09)9 October 1960 (aged 26) England Kidderminster Harriers

Kit[edit]

Doncaster Belles
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  2. ^ Fernandes, Andréa Karl. "A história do futebol feminino" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Sindicato dos Treinsdores de Futebol Profissional do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  3. ^ Uilenbroek, Gijs (3 July 2019). "Timisela: 'Het vrouwenvoetbal werd in Zweden meer gewaardeerd'" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Omroep Stichting. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  4. ^ Murphy, Ronan (2 November 2013). "Raheny United heavy favourites for Women's FAI Cup clash against Castlebar Celtic". Goal (website). Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Heroic Hoops Make Aviva Impression". Castlebar Celtic F.C. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  6. ^ Fallon, John (2 November 2013). "Eviston wary of Aviva 'stage fright' as star-studded Raheny chase cup glory". Irish Independent. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Live Updates". Extratime.ie. 3 November 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  8. ^ Carey, Daniel (5 November 2013). "Castlebar Celtic women left heartbroken". The Mayo News. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  9. ^ Fennessy, Paul (22 February 2020). "'I don't know how you're even still alive' - The ex-Ireland international who lived a nightmare". The 42.ie. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
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