Born Kicking – Laura Walker (Huddersfield Town U-13s)

Too busy shouting instructions to her team-mates to have any time for such trivialities as nicknames and superstitions!

Full Name and Age: Laura Walker, 12

What do your team mates call you on the field: Laura, I don’t have a nickname

Who do you play for and which team do you support: I play for Huddersfield Town Ladies U-13s and support Huddersfield Town

Are you left or right footed: Right footed

What is your fave position and why: Defence because I’m strong at tackling and can get the ball forward

If you could meet a player who would it be: Fabrice Muamba, I’m reading his book and it’s a great story. Also Christiano Ronaldo, the best player in the world at the moment.

What colour shirt would you like to play in: Pink

Can you describe yourself as a footballer: Get’s stuck in

What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you in football: Can’t think of anything funny!

Do you have any superstitions: No, I don’t need a superstition

What is your favourite post match treat: A big Mac and fries

Who is your biggest fan: Grandma and my dad

Who are your heroes: Fabrice Muamba, Kelly Nettleton who was my teacher at junior school who got me into football and cricket.

What is the most common thing you shout in a match: I shout at the rest of the team all the time, especially for the midfield to come back and help the defence but most of the time they ignore me!

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