Saffron Walden Town Ladies

Lauren Hepburn : Defender
 

Lol is in her second year with Walden and is an important fixture on the left flanks. Defensive injuries has meant that Lol has been called upon to fill in at leftback and she has made this transition very successfully with her precise tackling and link up play.

 

Debbie Brown : Midfield
Debs has moved to a more central midfield role and has had an encouraging season. She is perhaps a player who silently gets on with her job without the recognition she deserves but don’t underestimate the contribution she makes to the game. She also links up well with the defence
Rissa Cahill: Midfielder
Rissa is not the most physical of players on the pitch but is perfectly at ease when she has the ball at her feet. Her strength is her vision in picking out teammates and her ability to hold the ball up. Despite her height Rissa is also strong in the air and isn’t afraid of making an aerial challenge
Claire Gooch : Defender

Goo is a big character who helps to lift spirits even when the games aren’t going Walden’s way. She is a defender by trade but who has successfully filled in in a variety of positions when called upon.

Julia Cornell: Striker
Experienced striker with a good goal return and the ability to maintain possession. Plagued with injuries in the past Bill enjoyed a long spell back in the team and a return to goalscoring form. Her navigational form en route to games however still requires some fine-tuning
Julia Lockley : Defender
Locks is a well-liked and respected member of the squad and a perfect captain for the team. Her immense experience is invaluable and her supportive approach to the captaincy is important when games aren’t going according to plan. Defensively Locks is still as reliable as she was ten years ago.

Andi Wright : Striker

  Andi is the captain and plays upfront. She has had a lot of experience and as played at a high level. She is also been  the leading goal scorer for a number of seasons.

Vicky McCaffery : Midfield

  Centre midfielder, solid tackler, strikes a good long range shot and is a good passer of the ball

Jackie Frost : Goalkeeper

  Jackie is the team goalkeeper. An agile shot stopper with very safe hands.  Good positioning and timing.

Amanda Potter : Midfield

  Amanda plays Right Midfield, very pacey, strong and agile and a thunderous striker of the ball

Karen Rulter : Defender

  Right Back, very experienced with good timing and a great tackler.

Sharon Groome : Striker

  Despite being one of the smallest players she is the strongest in the air with her famous headers, pace and a determined player

Frankie Smith : Defender

  Central Defender, strong tackler, good reader of the game and strong in the air.
Michelle Smith : Defender

Michelle is new to the Walden set up and indeed new to the game and has proved herself to be a valuable asset at the heart of the defence. With more experience Michelle will improve but in the meantime her long kicks have been a useful tool for Walden this season.

 

Sharon Harrison : Defender

Shaz is perhaps the most consistent player at Saffron Walden Ladies. She has vastly improved her game this season and has discovered a talent for set pieces which has seen her score her first goal for the club. A move to midfield has allowed Shaz to utilise her attacking skills without restricting her opportunity to use her imfamous slide tackles.

Amie Jones : Utility Player/ Winger
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Despite being the youngest member of the squad Amie has the confidence of someone who has been playing for years. She can adapt to any position on the pitch and is another of the squad with pace and a natural goal scoring ability.

Kim Jeffery : Utility Player/Central Midfielder
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Gooner has enjoyed another successful season with Walden. She is a utility player but is a central midfielder/striker at heart. She is lighting quick when chasing a ball and has recently trademarked 30 yard strikes as "Gooner specials". she has a natural instinct in front of goal as well as a natural instinct in sniffing out a free drink at the bar.