London Bees
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Full name | London Bees | ||
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Nickname(s) | The Bees | ||
Founded | 1975 | (as District Line Ladies F.C.)||
Ground | The Hive Stadium, Canons Park | ||
Capacity | 5,176 (3,434 seated) | ||
Chairman | Graham Slyper | ||
Manager | David Edmondson | ||
League | FA WSL 2 | ||
2015 | 8th | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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London Bees is an English women's football club affiliated with Barnet F.C.. They play in the FA WSL 2.
Previously known as Barnet F.C. Ladies, they re-branded as London Bees after joining the new WSL 2 for the 2014 season.
History
The club began in 1975 as District Line Ladies FC then tied up with Wembley FC in 1993 to become Wembley Ladies FC. In 1997 the club moved to play at Hanwell Town FC but kept the Wembley Ladies name. Then in 1998 the club became affiliated to Barnet FC, amalgamating with the existing Barnet Ladies FC from the Greater London League to form Barnet FC Ladies.
In March 2010 Barnet FC Ladies were announced as an unsuccessful bidder for the FA Women's Super League.[1][2] In 2013, they were successful in their bid to join the WSL under their new name of London Bees for the 2014 season.
Stadium
Barnet FC Ladies play at The Hive Stadium in Canons Park, the home of Barnet F.C..
Current squad
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- As of 3 August 2016.[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
Players who played for District Line Ladies, Wembley Ladies, Barnet FC Ladies or London Bees and received recognition at full international level
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Honours
- FA Women's Premier League Southern Division:
- Winners (2): 1992–93 (as District Line), 2009–10 (as Barnet F.C. Ladies)
- FA Women's Premier League Cup:
- Winners (2): 1995–96 (as Wembley Ladies), 2010–11
References
- ^ "Lincoln Ladies FA Women's Super League bid success". BBC. 22 March 2010. Archived from the original on 28 March 2010. Retrieved 28 March 2010.
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