Arsenal Ladies

Quadruple winners 2006/07

Arsenal Ladies History

Arsenal Ladies FC were formed in 1987 by the women's present General Manager and Men's present kit manager; Vic Akers. In the 20 year history, 27 major trophies have been won, including the UEFA Women's Cup, 3 domestic Trebles, 9 Premier League Titles, 9 National League Cups and 8 FA Cups, proving that the Ladies team really are the present dominant force in the women's game.

Arsenal Ladies FC have excellent backing and support from Arsenal Football Club. Clare Wheatley, assisted by Ciara Grant and Faye White, are employed by Arsenal FC solely to develop and co-ordinate the female side of the club. A further three senior players also work at the Academy overseeing the youth development of the club.

The Reserve team is mainly made up from the girls in the Arsenal Youth Academy, which continues to prosper. The Academy is run under the guidance of Academy Director and assistant first team coach Emma Hayes and first team player and Assistant Academy Director Kelly Smith . First team players Jayne Ludlow and Emma Byrne also support the Academy as full time staff. The Arsenal Ladies academy enables players aged between 16 and 19 to combine daily football coaching with academic study.

Arsenal Ladies have continued to play their part in the development of the game. Their established Soccer Schools provides the opportunity for girls of all standards to be involved in the game. Whether it be introducing girls to the game for the first time, or providing some competition for those who have been playing longer. The soccer schools are designed to offer girls aged 7-14 the chance to see what football has to offer and continue to bring opportunities to more and more potential players in a fun and relaxed environment.

The Ladies teams have representation at International level wherever possible and in addition have forged close links to countries around the world. The club still continues to receive enquiries from Internationals from Portugal, Brazil, Nigeria, Japan, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Presently the senior ladies team boasts the calibre of more than 14 Internationals.

INTERNATIONAL HONOURS

England
KELLY SMITH
LEANNE CHAMP
FAYE WHITE
MARY PHILLIP
ANITA ASANTE
ALEX SCOTT
RACHEL YANKEY
LEANNE SANDERSON
KATIE CHAPMAN
KAREN CARNEY

Ireland
CIARA GRANT
EMMA BYRNE
YVONNE TRACY

Ireland U19
SEANA COOKE

Wales
JAYNE LUDLOW

Scotland
JULIE FLEETING

England U21
LIANNE SANDERSON
SIAN LARKIN
GEMMA DAVISON

England U19
DANIELLE BUET
SIAN LARKIN
CHARLOTTE GURR
LIZZIE WICKS

England U17
GILLY FLAHERTY
ASHLEIGH GODDARD
REBECCA SPENCER
SARAH WILTSHIRE

England U15
ASHLEIGH GODDARD
SARAH WILTSHIRE

CLUB SPONSORS
Arsenal Football Club
Fly Emirates

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
NIKE

[ Wednesday, November 16, 2005]

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