Gillingham W.F.C.
| Full name | Gillingham Women's Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995, as Borstal '88 |
| Ground | Rochester United Sports Ground, Chatham |
| Capacity | 1,000 |
| Chairman | Josh Oatham |
| Manager | Josh Oatham |
| League | FA Women's National League South |
| 2019–20 | FA Women's National League South (season abandoned) |
Gillingham Women's Football Club is an English women's football club. The club compete in the FA Women's National League South and stage home matches at Rochester United FC's home ground.
History[]
In 1995, Gillingham F.C. owner Paul Scally co-opted a local women's football team called Borstal '88.[1]
In June 2014, the team was brought back under the banner of the men's football club, Gillingham F.C., after a period as an independent outfit.[2] Following this takeover, the club became known as Gillingham Ladies and played home games at Priestfield Stadium. Simon Ratcliffe was appointed as manager, but the club was relegated after the 2014–15 season and Ratcliffe subsequently departed.[3]
In June 2020, Gillingham F.C. announced that, as a result of restructuring necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, they would no longer operate Gillingham Ladies with immediate effect.[4] The club, sanctioned by the FA Women's National League, simultaneously announced a rebrand as Gillingham Women and would continue competing as an independent entity.[5]
Players[]
Current squad[]
- As of 6 October 2021.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References[]
- ^ "Gillingham Ladies / Girls Football Club". femaleSOCCER.net. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Gillingham FC proud to announce that Ladies Football is to be played at Priestfield". Gillingham F.C. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Darren Hare and Jack Wheeler replace Simon Ratcliffe as manager of Gillingham Ladies". Kent Online. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2016.
- ^ "Club Statement: Gillingham Ladies Senior Team". Gillingham FC. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ^ "Gillingham: League One side drop support for ladies team". BBC Sport. 20 June 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
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Coordinates: 51°23′57″N 0°28′02″E / 51.399139°N 0.467197°E
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