We asked folk in women’s football all over the world what they’re hoping for under the Christmas tree this year…and this is what they said!
Amber Hughes, Wolverhampton Wanderers: Some new trainers! Haha, no, for me it’s not about the presents – I just love this time of the year being around family and friends, particularly my two little nieces and enjoying the magic with them!
Amy Jenkins, Aberystwyth Town captain: Pulsio Compression Boots so that I can feel my legs the day after a game.
Amy Rodgers, Nottingham Forest and Scotland: A robot vacuum cleaner (this is how I know I’m getting old!).
Bow Jackson, Exeter City captain: An all-expenses-paid trip to Costa Rica!
Ellen Maggs, formerly of Arsenal and England: Some sort of weather controller to make all of the pitches playable throughout January and February!
Emma Thomson, North Carolina Courage assistant coach: A new coffee machine that can do all the fancy things – and save me time and money on buying coffee. I might need a bigger tree to fit it under!?
Gemma Fraser, Leafield Athletic: A kitten – hope you’re reading this, wifey!
Helen Ward, former Wales international and current Watford general manager: I would like to find probably some sort of footwear, because I’m obsessed with it – trainers, or some Uggs, given that it’s chilly.
Hana Lowry, Australia international: Some new AirPods.
Lee Burch, Rugby Borough head coach: A fully fit happy and healthy squad and staff. (Big tree!) And a Dove box set – essential for the gym.
Lucie Gwilt, Llanfair United player-manager: Llanfair United FC stash – it’s my second season with this wonderful club, but I’ve yet to invest in a training pack so it’s gone on the top of my list for this Christmas.
Natasha Dowie, former England international and now broadcaster and Liverpool ambassador: Happiness and health – and maybe a cheeky Terry’s Chocolate Orange.
Renee Hector, Watford head coach: A new bathroom!
Shauna Chambers, Aberystwyth Town: Ideally lifetime supply of deep heat to keep the calves going.
Shelly Provan, Oxford United: A right foot that works!
