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LR: It’s amazing. The talent in SWPL1 is unbelievable and we are excited to go and test ourselves
against top players. It’s the kind of games you learn the most from and something we look to
take in our stride.
WSS: It's early days of course, but how confident are you that the team can thrive
at the highest level?
LR: You’ve got to have confidence. I certainly have confidence in every single one of the girls. We
know that it’s going to be a massive challenge for us but one we are really looking forward to.
Our thanks to Lucy! Photo - Kirsty Earley
Walking Football League a success

Last weekend at Whitelands Farm Sports Ground, 14 teams competed against each other in a
newly formed Oxfordshire Walking Football League. There are two divisions for those 50+ and
60+ years of age.
The teams that took part in this included Oxford United Walking Football Club, Rotherfield
United, Charlbury Town Walking Football Club, Cherwell Strollers, Bicester Fossils, Oxford
Rovers Walking Football Club, Chalgrove Cavaliers and Banbury Matureitans.
This league has been developed with a collaborative effort by Oxfordshire FA, Oxfordshire
Over 50s League and the clubs involved. The intention behind this is to help shape how the league
is operated. The league is scheduled to run across four dates throughout May, June, July and
August.
The first event on Sunday was a huge success, with over 100 players participating across the
day.
Michael Thurlow, OFA Football Development Manager, said: “I’m delighted the league has
started in Oxfordshire as it will provide opportunities for walking footballers across the county,
which also enhances the inclusion the game has to offer.”
Nick Brown, the League Secretary, added: “I can’t express how proud I am to extend the
pathways for Over 50s traditional 11v11 football to walking football. This provides many
opportunities for people aged 50+ in Oxfordshire.
(Source: www.oxfordshirefa.com)

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Front cover photo: Izzy Williams of Rotherham Utd and Oughtibridge WM’s Chelsea Shaw
jump for the ball in their East Midlands League Premier Division match (Julian Barker).
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