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Liverpool Ladies F C
Liverpool emblem
Full nameLiverpool Ladies Football Club
Nickname(s)The Reds
Founded1989; 35 years ago (1989), as Newton Ladies F.C.
GroundSelect Security Stadium, Widnes, Cheshire
Capacity13,350
General managerPaul Metheringham
ManagerScott Rogers
LeagueFA WSL 1
20174th
WebsiteClub website
Current season

Liverpool Ladies Football Club is a women's football club affiliated with Liverpool Football Club. The team currently plays in the FA WSL, the highest division of women's football in England. After being relegated from the FA Women's Premier League National Division to the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division for 2009–10, Liverpool won the league after losing only one game all season. On 29 September 2013 Liverpool Ladies clinched their first FA WSL title,[1] and retained the title in 2014.[2] The triumph completed a remarkable turnaround for Liverpool, who had finished bottom of the WSL table in 2011 and 2012.

History

The club was founded in 1989 as Newton LFC. It changed its name to Knowsley United WFC two years later; becoming founder members of the National Premier Division organised by the WFA.[3] Knowsley United reached the final of the Premier League Cup in 1993, but were beaten by Arsenal at Wembley.[4] The local MP, Eddie O'Hara, tabled an Early Day Motion congratulating the club on extending the annual sequence of Merseyside clubs playing in Cup finals at Wembley.[5] In 1994 the club reached the final of the FA Women's Cup, losing 1–0 to Doncaster Belles at Glanford Park.[6] That summer the club linked with Liverpool F.C. and took on its name.[7]

The club were also FA Women's Cup runners-up in the following two seasons. They lost the 1995 final 3–2 to Arsenal at Prenton Park after twice being ahead through Karen Burke goals, only for Marieanne Spacey to score a late winner.[8] In 1996 Liverpool and their 15-year-old goalkeeper Rachel Brown drew 1–1 with Croydon at The Den, but ultimately lost on penalties after extra time.[9]

For most of the 1990s Liverpool were National Premier League mainstays but a lack of support and investment saw them relegated to the Northern Division in 2001. In 2004 they won the Northern Division and earned promotion, but did not stay long as they were relegated again at the end of the season, having won only two games.

As in the men's game, their biggest rivalry is with Everton L.F.C., but their recent spells in the second tier have led them to develop rivalry with counterparts of lower-level male rivals, such as Tranmere Rovers and Lincoln Ladies. The Merseyside derby was rekindled in the 2007–08 season, after Liverpool won back promotion as 2006–07 Northern Division champions.

Surviving their first season back in the FA Women's Premier League National Division, finishing third bottom, they sacked manager David Bradley at the end of the season.[10] The club were relegated into the Northern Division for 2009–10, but won the league losing just one game all season. Liverpool also won the FA Fair Play Award after playing for the whole season without having a single player booked or sent-off.[11][12] The club was one of eight founding teams in the FA WSL in April 2011.[13]

In June 2012, the manager for four seasons Robbie Johnson stepped down from his position. Under Johnson, the team won just two of their 20 games in his last two seasons in charge, having finished bottom in 2011, and with a similar record in 2012.[14] Johnson's assistant Andy Williams was subsequently promoted to the manager's role.[15]

2013 FA WSL-winning team

In August 2012 Matt Beard, who had left Chelsea Ladies the previous month, was appointed manager on a full-time contract until 2014.[16] When the club finished bottom of the WSL for the second successive season, Beard overhauled his squad by releasing ten players and making high-profile signings including United States national team defender Whitney Engen.[17] The club then announced a move from the West Lancashire College Stadium in Skelmersdale, to the Halton Stadium in Widnes for 2013.[18] On 29 September 2013 Liverpool Ladies clinched their first Women's Super League title by beating Bristol in the end-of-season decider ending Arsenal’s nine-year dominance of women’s football in England.[1] They retained the title on 12 October 2014 by beating Bristol 3-0 despite entering the final day in third behind Chelsea and Birmingham City.[2]

In September 2015 it was announced that Matt Beard was leaving the club at the conclusion of the 2015 season to take charge of Boston Breakers in the United States.[19] Liverpool had a difficult season, plagued by players' injuries and managing a 7th-place finish in the FA WSL, semifinals of the FA WSL Cup, fifth round of the FA Women's Cup and round of 32 of the Women's Champions League.[20][21] In October 2015, Scott Rogers who was Matt Beard's assistant coach, was officially appointed as manager.[22]

On 19 April 2017, the club announced a landmark shirt sponsorship deal with beauty and cosmetics company Avon Products.[23] This three-year agreement will see Avon become the first independent shirt sponsor for the club, replacing Standard Chartered from the men's side. As part of the agreement, Avon will also become Liverpool Ladies FC's principal partner and ladies beauty partner.

Players and staff

Current squad

As of 17 July 2017[24]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK England ENG Siobhan Chamberlain
2 DF England ENG Amy Turner
3 DF England ENG Martha Harris
4 DF England ENG Casey Stoney
5 DF England ENG Gemma Bonner (c)
6 MF Wales WAL Sophie Ingle
7 MF England ENG Kate Longhurst
8 MF England ENG Laura Coombs
9 FW England ENG Jess Clarke
10 MF Scotland SCO Caroline Weir
11 FW Netherlands NED Shanice van de Sanden
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 FW England ENG Niamh Charles
18 MF England ENG Ali Johnson
19 MF England ENG Amy Rodgers
20 MF England ENG Katie Zelem
22 DF England ENG Alex Greenwood
23 GK Scotland SCO Rebecca Flaherty
26 DF England ENG Ellie Fletcher
36 MF England ENG Ashley Hodson
40 FW Wales WAL Natasha Harding
44 DF England ENG Satara Murray

Out on loan

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
30 MF England ENG Hannah Dale (at Sheffield until 31 May 2018)[25]

Former players

For details of current and former players, see Category:Liverpool L.F.C. players.

Team officials

Executive staff
  • General manager: Paul Metheringham
Coaching staff
  • Manager: Scott Rogers
  • Assistant manager: Phil Backhouse
  • Coach: Vicky Jepson
  • Coach (GK): Joe Potts
  • Performance analyst: Jordan Whelan
  • Sports scientist: Alan Jordan

Ladies Players' Player of the Year

Awarded at the Liverpool FC end of the season Players' Awards Dinner.

Season Name Nationality Position Ref
2013 Nicole Rolser  Germany Midfielder [26]
2014 Fara Williams  England Midfielder [27]
2015 Martha Harris  England Defender [28]
2016 Sophie Ingle  Wales Midfielder [29]

Honours

Celebrating the 2013 FA WSL win

Individual Club Awards

UEFA Champions League record

Season Competition Stage Home Away Opponent
2014–15 Champions League Round of 32 2–1 0–3 Sweden Linköpings FC
2015–16 Champions League Round of 32 0–1 0–1 Italy ACF Brescia

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Women's Super League: Liverpool beat Bristol to win title". BBC Sport. 29 September 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b Leighton, Tony (12 October 2014). "Liverpool Ladies pip Chelsea to WSL title on dramatic final day". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  3. ^ "1991–1992". The Owl Football Historian. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
  4. ^ Henry Winter (28 August 1993). "Football diary: Music for penalty arias". London: The Independent. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  5. ^ O'Hara, Edward (19 May 1993). "KNOWSLEY UNITED WOMEN'S FOOTBALL XI". London: Parliament.uk. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  6. ^ Rudd, Alyson (25 April 1994). "Football: Belles bring class to bear: Doncaster dominate women's FA Cup final". London: The Independent. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
  7. ^ Andrew Drake. "http://www.btinternet.com/~a.drake/women/Basics/changeN.htm". The Owl Football Historian. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2011. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  8. ^ "Spacey the difference for Arsenal". London: The Independent. 1 May 1995. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
  9. ^ Forde, Sarah (29 April 1996). "Croydon spot chance for first cup victory". London: The Times. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  10. ^ "Ladies sack boss Bradley". Liverpoolfc.tv. 20 May 2008. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "Key figures honoured at Women's awards". TheFA.com. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "FA Woman's Football Awards". She Kicks. 30 June 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  13. ^ "Lincoln Ladies FA Women's Super League bid success". BBC. 22 March 2010. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
  14. ^ "Ladies manager steps down". Liverpool F.C. 29 June 2012. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ "Andy Williams era starts with defeat for Liverpool FC Ladies". Liverpool Echo. 2 July 2012. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  16. ^ Garrity, Paul (6 August 2012). "Liverpool Ladies appoint Matt Beard as new manager". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  17. ^ "Ladies release 10 players". Liverpool Ladies FC. 17 October 2012. Archived from the original on 20 July 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  18. ^ "Ladies confirm stadium move". Liverpool FC. 17 January 2013. Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ "Beard set to leave Liverpool Ladies to join Boston Breakers". Liverpool Ladies FC. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  20. ^ "Beard's final column: A night of emotion ahead". Liverpool FC. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  21. ^ "Ladies suffer FA Cup elimination". Liverpool FC. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  22. ^ "Liverpool Ladies appoint Scott Rogers as manager". Liverpool Ladies FC. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  23. ^ "Liverpool Ladies FC announce first shirt sponsorship deal". Liverpool FC. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  24. ^ "Team". Liverpool Ladies FC. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  25. ^ "Dale completes another loan switch to Sheffield FC". Liverpool Ladies. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  26. ^ "Suarez bags treble at awards dinner". Liverpool FC.
  27. ^ "Phil wins four prizes at Players' Awards". Liverpool FC.
  28. ^ "Quartet of accolades for Philippe Coutinho at LFC Players' Awards". Liverpool FC. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  29. ^ "Reds enjoy annual Player of the Year awards at Anfield". Liverpool L.F.C. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2017.

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