29/08/2026
🧡🖤 A PERFORMANCE TO BE PROUD OF 🖤🧡
Firstly, a huge thank you to all the girls for the respect they showed during today’s minute’s silence. It was a very personal moment for Chris following the sudden loss of his close friend and former Clough teammate, Pally. The girls were incredibly respectful and then carried that spirit onto the pitch. ❤️
⚽️ Onto the football…
The scoreline may not have gone our way, but the performance certainly gave us plenty to be proud of. Both coaches agreed that the girls have taken another big step forward today, with the opposition coach also complimenting how much we’ve improved.
There was more composure on the ball, less panic and some fantastic moments of passing and movement — including some lovely through balls to create opportunities. Playing higher up the pitch, we were strong defensively, combative in midfield and a real threat going forward.
Most importantly, the girls are starting to believe in themselves. They’re learning that success comes from working together as one team, supporting each other and playing for one another. 🧡
👏 Player of the Match
⭐️ Skarlett – excellent first touch, control and passing range, showing a fantastic desire to keep improving.
⭐️ Bethany – battled brilliantly all game and showed real composure after winning those battles, making good decisions with the ball.
A special mention too for Evangeline, who made her debut today. She had to be patient in an end-to-end game but came on with great energy and gave us another positive outlet. 👏
There’s still plenty to work on — positioning, movement, runs in behind, ball movement and fitness — but the progression is clear.
Top draw effort girls. Keep working together and the rewards will come. 🧡🖤⚽️
See you all at training Wednesday!
