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Cornwall and Devon battle for Brunel Cup

In February and March 2022, Cornwall will take on Devon in six representative team matches in
adult and youth football with the overall winner claiming The Brunel Cup and bragging rights
across the Tamar.
The six matches will take place as follows:
Devon Women v Cornwall Women – At Devon FA HQ on Friday 25th February 7.30pm
Cornwall Girls U16 v Devon Girls U16 – At Newquay AFC on Saturday 12th March 12pm
Cornwall Girls U18 v Devon Girls U18 – At Newquay AFC on Saturday 12th March 2.30pm
Cornwall Men v Devon Men – At St Blazey AFC on Tuesday 22nd March 7.30pm
Devon Boys U16 v Cornwall Boys U16 – At Devon FA HQ on Sunday 20th March 12pm
Devon Boys U18 v Cornwall Boys U18 – At Devon FA HQ on Sunday 20th March 2:30pm
Each game will have a winner, so if a match is level at 90 minutes it will go to penalties, if
each County wins 3 games then Goal difference across the 6 matches (not including penalties) will
determine the winner.
The Cornwall Management:
Women’s Senior – Vicky Fisher, Natasha Mills, Lauren Lyndon Hill
Girls U16 and U18 – Vicky Fisher, Beth Willshaw, Hailey Collins, Georgia Lane, Lauren Lyndon-
Hill
Esme commits to Manchester City

Manchester City Football Club is delighted to announce that Esme Morgan has signed a three-year
contract extension at the Academy Stadium.
A lifelong City fan, the versatile defender has committed herself to her childhood team until
the summer of 2025 by putting pen to paper on a new deal.
Originally joining the Club as a 14-year-old and progressing through the youth ranks,
Morgan made her first team debut in September 2017 against Yeovil Town, aged just 16. Signing
her first professional deal two summers ago, she then spent 2019-20 out on loan with fellow
Barclays FA Women’s Super League side Everton to gain regular first team experience. Returning
to the Academy Stadium in May 2020, the following season was a watershed one for the Sheffield-
born defender as she made 25 appearances in all competitions across City’s backline, even scoring
her first senior goal against Birmingham City.
Figuring in the team’s first four games of 2021-22, a fractured leg sustained against
Tottenham Hotspur back in September has sadly seen Morgan sidelined for the majority of the
current campaign so far. Despite her unfortunate setback, the 21-year-old has been rewarded for
her efforts in City blue so far with a three-year contract extension.
Speaking after putting pen to paper, Morgan said: “I’m so excited to sign a new contract. I've
been a City fan my whole life and it's no secret that I've got intentions of staying here for a long time.
“The decision to extend my contract felt like the perfect one for me to make at this time in
my career as I continue to develop and hopefully push on to be a more regular player for City in an
amazing environment.
“Having my injury this season and being more of a fan myself again has reignited my desire
to get back playing and when that happens, it’ll probably feel like my debut all over again. “In my
mind, when I make my comeback, it’ll be starting a new journey and a new chapter in my time at
this Club and I can’t wait to pull the shirt back on and play in front of our fans again.”
Gareth Taylor, Manchester City Women Head Coach, added: "It's fantastic news that Esme
has signed a contract extension with us - having her for the next three years is a real coup for us as
a Club as she's a very exciting young talent.
"She has shown over the last few seasons just what a gifted and versatile player she is and at
just 21, she only has her best years ahead of her which is an incredible thought.
"The dedication and hard work she has shown throughout her rehabilitation this season just
sums up how fantastic she is, both on and off the pitch, and we're looking forward to continuing to
help her to develop over the next few years and beyond."
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