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Apr 25, 2024

Under 16 Girls Win the League!


From 80 very talented girls turning up for county trials last July, a squad of 21 was selected for battle by Manager Rob Wakelin and Head Coach Mark Wood. The task of choosing 21 was the toughest selection process to date as the quality on show was outstanding.

The squad entered the This Girl Kicks tournament in October ‘23 at Gloucester City FC with no real expectation other than to enjoy the experience against older girls. The 2 day tournament saw the Staffs girls crowned TGK champions after winning on penalties against Worcestershire!.

In the league, the girls secured wins against Derbyshire (5-0), Shropshire (3-0), Lincolnshire (1-0), a home draw against West Midlands (1-1) and a home victory against Warks (4-1). This set up a Winner Takes All away match against our very good friends and rivals, Worcestershire. This game lived up to all the expectations of a classic with Staffs gaining a 4-5 victory late in the game to secure the league title amongst the wild celebrations!.

The only defeat of the season came away from home at the hands of Durham (1-2) in the ESFA National Cup QF.

Rob Wakelin and Mark Wood would like to thank all of the girls for their outstanding contribution and commitment to the team and also to the brilliant parents who have travelled far and wide. Particular thanks go to Kit Lady, Karen Lovell and Physio, Claire Sharp. Special mentions for Poppy Mole, Eloise Mott and Maddie Bradley, who all picked up serious injuries during the campaign.

Congratulations to all of the girls below who were all part of the outstanding success on the pitch… Staffs CSFA wish you every success in your future football journey.

Courtney Hutchison GK

Ellie Taylor GK

Ellie Cserpnyak

Maddie Bradley

Poppy Mole

Jess MacMurray

Eloise Mott

Imogen Marchesi

Freya Milligan

Lola Harper

Mia Wheeler

Grace McGinty

Evie Fleeman

Zuza Polomska

Ella Sharp

Cait Deeley

Kameal Ellis

Daisy Chapman

Ruby Gidman

Eva Rose Tankard

Laila Tunstall