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Badshot, along with Nicola Moore and Emma Gregory-Barns (see match report).
West Midlands League
Sutton Coldfield Town stretched their lead to seven points as they won 2-1 away to
Worcester City. Ruth Graham and Rameyah Farquharson scored the goals for Sutton,
with Holly Rogers replying. Madison Jones was on target for third placed Shrewsbury
Town as they shared a 1-1 draw with Lichfield City whilst Burton Albion and
Coundon Court finished level at 1-1, goals coming from Megan Pittman and Olivia
Brown respectively.
Shifnal Town now head the Division One North table by eight points after they
defeated Coventry City 3-1, Jenna Boddison bagging a brace and Rebecca-lee Bown the
other whilst Coventry's reply came from Bonnie Moore. AFC Telford Utd meanwhile
kept themselves firmly in contention for second place by beating Lichfield City Res 2-1
courtesy of Hannah Clarke and an own goal, whilst Alicia Fearing-Duda netted a
consolation for Lichfield. Macy Isherwood, Olivia Mountford and Sian McHugh accounted
for the goals as Port Vale ran out 3-0 winners away to Darlaston Town.
One more point will do for Coventry Sphinx to collect the Division One South title,
they moved themselves to the brink after an Amanda Whalley double, Kirsty Farnsworth
and Anaya O'Brien gave them a 4-0 victory over Worcester City Development.
Knowle look to be on course for second place despite a 4-1 win against Sedgley &
Gornal Utd, Demi-Lee Rolph hitting a hat-trick and Camile Abbotts adding the other.
Ellie White and Katie Murray scored the goals as Long Itchington won 2-1 at Rugby
Town and Leamington Lions beat Bewdley Town 1-0 thanks to Poppy Johnston-
Smith, whilst Droitwich Spa and Kingfisher battled out a 1-1 draw.

Gemma Grainger has appointed Jon Grey to her coaching
staff ahead of the matches against Northern Ireland and
Portugal.
Grey joins the FAW after working at Swansea City,
most recently as the U21 Head Coach and Academy
Manager. Grey also represented Wales as a player in the
age group systems and has also been involved with the
FAW in a part time coaching capacity in recent years.
The role as Assistant Coach for the senior women’s
team has been confirmed on a full time basis after Grey
was part of Gemma Grainger’s coaching staff for last
month’s Pinatar Cup.
Speaking about the appointment, Grey said: “I’m
delighted and excited to be joining the FAW at such a
positive time for Welsh football. I spoke with Gemma about how we can work together, and
within five minutes I knew I wanted to get involved. The matches next week will be great
preparations for the Nations League, we know we have some big games coming up once the
draw is made, and we have to be ready for them.”
Gemma Grainger also expressed her delight at the appointment: “I wanted a Welsh
coach with a Pro Licence, and Jon was great in the environment when he was with us last
month. It’s the first time we have a full time assistant coach just for the senior team, Jon’s
a great fit for the role and I can’t wait to work with him in the upcoming matches.”
Wales will start next week’s international window with a match against Northern
Ireland at the Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday 6 April (7:15pm KO). Tickets are still
available to purchase at faw.cymru/tickets.
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