Chelmsford City Ladies Football Club

First Team Player Profiles:

Clare Andrews (Manager): This is the second season managing the team for the Level 1 qualified coach, but her extensive experience of sports management has seen her settle into the team with ease. Clare’s friendly approach and sense of humour has meant she is able to relate well to the team, as well as affecting players on an individual basis.

Sharon Brownlie (Coach/Midfielder): Sharon is a Level 2 qualified coach and this season is her second coaching the team along with the Under 12s. Her coaching experience along with Clare’s managing experience will hope to be a winning combination. Sharon is one of the longest serving members of the team, ‘Stoney’ can play in central midfield or on either wing. She is a competitive and enthusiastic member of the team who always gives 100%. Past winner of Most Improved Player and Manager’s Player awards.

Leanne Topper - Goalkeeper:

Elizabeth Marshall - Defender: Liz is one of the longest serving members at the club and is an integral member of the team. Her hard tackles and pace mean that she can play in any position at the back. An excellent communicator and a player who always gives 100%, Liz has also represented Essex at County Level.

Amy Vernon - Defender: A hard working and hard tackling left back, Amy has also come from the youth section of the club.  Her determination and timing has seen her become one of the most consistent players in the team. As well as playing left back Amy can also competently play in goal. Winner of last seasons Most Improved Player.

Zoe Taylor - Defender: Zoe’s skill and pace at right back has seen her become a regular member of the squad. Her enthusiasm, sense of humour and down right craziness has seen her become one of the teams most loved players. Past winner of Players Player.  

Laura Kendle - Defender: ‘Kendle’ joined the team after a successful time in the youth section. Her hard tackles, pace and communication have seen her become an important member of the team. Her bravery in the air has recently led to her scoring her first senior goal. Laura is also the coach of the Under 11s as well as being the designer and administrator of the club website. Winner of last season’s Player’s Player as well as having represented Essex at both youth and senior level.

Lucy Garrett - Midfielder: A skilful and determined central midfielder who has a deadly shot along with the most accurate corner kicks in the team. Although Lucy plays few games due to being at university, she is a well liked and an integral member of the team. Lucy has also represented Essex at Under 18 level.

Michelle Davis - Midfielder: This is Michelle’s second season playing in claret and already the ex Dagenham & Redbridge player has settled into the team nicely. This quick thinking midfielder brings with her a wealth of experience which has seen her play for her county on numerous occasions. Michelle is an adaptable player who can play in defence as well as midfield.

Laura Brown - Midfielder: A player who always gives 100%, covers every inch of turf in the middle of the park and never shy's away from a tackle. Her skill on the ball and dominance in the air has seen her become the backbone of the team. Winner of last season’s Mangers Player.

Emma Wells - Midfielder: ‘Ted’ is a player who has progressed from the club’s youth section and can be mostly be seen up and down the right wing, or at right back. She is a quick player who can score goals but is also a capable defender.

Catherine Hyland - Midfielder: ‘Cat' has pace and ability to put in a good cross and out run most defenders, she always gives 100% and as the joker of the team her sense of humour has seen her become a well liked member of the team and she will be missed when she is away at university.

Emma Ridings - Striker/Midfielder: One of the team’s founding members, Emma has been the most consistent goal scorer. Her pace and ability to run with the ball leaves many defenders bamboozled! Emma can also been seen in midfield, and such adaptability has seen her represent Essex on numerous occasions as well as being last season’s Top Goal scorer.

Sarah Jolly - Striker/Midfielder: ‘Jolly’ moved up from the youth section and since then has been a regular member of the team. Her pace and skill have seen her score a number of senior goals, and Sarah is also a competent winger.

Ashleigh Harding - Striker: Ashleigh is a young player who has progressed from the youth section of the club. A striker by trade, Ashleigh is one of the most enthusiastic and hardworking members of the team. She has also played for Colchester United Centre of Excellence and we hope to see her shine this coming season.

Helen Alder - Striker/Midfielder: Helen has worked her way up from youth to the First Team.  Helen is a hard working player who gives 100% every game she is skillful and confident on the ball, Helen can play both upfront and in midfield, and has also represented Essex.

Jasmine Wheeler - Striker/Midfielder: ‘Jaz’ has also progressed from the youth section and the Reserves. A pace and hardworking player, although slight will not be pushed off the ball and can score a goal. She can play upfront or in midfield.

Lucy Terrell - Midfielder: Lucy rejoins Chelmsford after a season at Braintree Town, Lucy is a hardworking midfielder and will fight hard to win the ball.

Jade Parker - Goal Keeper: Jade has been out for the last couple of seasons after an knee injury.

Claire Pavett - Midfielder: Clare joins us from previous club Redbridge Ladies and the pacey winger brings with her a wealth of experience.

Natalie Maldin - Striker: Natalie rejoins Chelmsford after a couple of seasons being away at Uni.  Natalie is a hard working striker who will work hard for the ball and will cause defenders problems.