Leicester City Ladies FC secretary, Sue Foulkes, on the FA Premier League Midland Division 1 club’s approaching half-century celebrations.
Inspired by the Lionesses? Who wouldn’t be? Certainly Leicester City Ladies Football Club have been. As they head towards the club’s golden anniversary, there is a freshness and vitality around the Club that defies its age.
A group of Leicester City Supporters created the club in March 1966, preparing to play their first ever match in May of the year.
Founder member Chris Howker still keeps in touch with the club and is delighted it is still as strong as ever.
Are they the oldest club in the country? Possibly – it is something they’d like to confirm. Certainly they are one of the very oldest; and very proud of their history. The club is planning several events over the next season to celebrate their 50th birthday..
The beginnings of the celebration have been marked by a fresh, exciting new format for the Seniors. New Head Coach and manager, Holly Searson, takes the seniors forward into the next era with her wealth of experience and qualifications.
Holly says, “’When I met with the team at LCLFC, I was impressed by their vision of where they wanted to take the club. The investment made to rebuild the youth program and now to significantly raise the bar for the senior women’s teams shows great intent and commitment to driving forward the development of the club. It’s a great opportunity and I’m excited to be a part of it.’
Backed by a highly qualified coaching team, with additional staff being brought in to deal with Sports Science and Health, Leicester City Ladies are positively encouraging new players to join the push for promotion.
Every level of play is catered for, from their dynamic, inclusive section for developing youngsters of all ages in the junior section, to the three senior teams and the new Veterans.
For more info, or to contact the club, visit their website at www.lclfc.co.uk
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