More about the NIWFA
The Sports Governing Body - THE NIWFA
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I want to join the Bangor team!
Good, for the contact numbers of Club Officials Click here. To Register for the 2011 Season, just fill out and sign your 2011 NIWFA REGISTRATION FORM and post it to Andy Craig (Secretary), 25 Lisadell Place, Bangor BT20 4 XG. The membership opened on January 13th, and trining will get underway on February 20th, 2011.
Club History and origins.
Formed at the end of 2005 - The History Of Bangor Ladies F.C.
When is your next game?
Pre Season games will commence in February and March with the season getting underway in April....Training will start in February (twice a week) with 5-a-side indoors also planned. Just click this link
First season in the NIWFA?
Review of 2006 - the first ever season in the NIWFA.
Who has played most games for the Club
All our statistics are on our ROLL OF HONOUR PAGE cLICK hERE
JULIE GRAHAM
JULIE GRAHAM - Defender - Squad Number 3
Julie back for her fourth season in the NIWFA and although she has a lot of work to do in relation to agression, has worked hard on her fitness and first touch - has proved in 2008 a useful attribute if she can continue to progress and develop an understanding of the game. The management had intended to protect her and slowly introduce her into a back four but Julie has advanced at a good rate and has sohown to have an appetite for the modern game. Her efforts have seen her slowly progress and if she can continue on this vein - we will see a fairly accomplished footballer at the end of 2009. Took a year out in 2010, but back to prove what the club may have missed. Profile - Risen to the challenge to catch up with some of the more experienced players and her patience has been paramount in realizing that this will take time but this year in particular is closer than ever to a regular start - has confidence in herself after a shakey first year back in 2006 - but already has shown she can now match anybody in defence.
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Hayley Gains
Hayley Gains, 20 years Australian, signed in 2011. Playing right side of midfield,
TINA SHARPE
TINA SHARPE - Striker - Squad Number 20
Absolutely awesome prospect for the Bangor Ladies football club, has bags of natural ability and aggressive positive attitude. Needs to concentrate on her finishing and we have the complete package. A young player with a very bright future in this, her second season in the NIWFA and with a bit of hard work it could prove a very important one for the club itself. After a year on the sideline with a serious ligament injury Tina was back in 2008, and has been given her chance to come in up front, and looks to have settled quickly with strike partner and leading goalscorer Dee Savage. So, its up to her now to challenge for that mantle! Netted six times in 08 and will improve in 09. Went out injured in the Pre-Season against Knockbreda......and was cruelly robbed of another season, as was ruled out again. Came back in 2010, and went on to progress and take over as the Seasiders' No. 1 with some memorable displays which were rewarded when the management of Andy Craig and Leanne McGarry awarded her 'Managers Player of the Year' 2010. Has been nominated to the North Down Sports Advisory Committee's Sports Awards in April 2011. Signed for 2011.
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CAROLYN SCOTT
CAROLYN SCOTT - Midfield - Squad Number 12
Carolyn has an that extra gear and can destroy teams with her pace. Playing out wide on the left side of midfield, she is an all round athlete, and has notched up a number of goals already, without any real coaching - so when we add that ingredient to her game we can expect a big improved contribution. Is very quite capable of stepping up her game and with some experience will prove an outstanding player with an abundance of talent. Profile - when at her best she is dangerous and direct, her work rate is an example to others and the club has probably found her ideal position which is out wide left - compliments McNamara on the right - recorded her first strike for the club in the league recently and has also excelled in 2006, 2007 - looks to be starting to enjoy her football at the club with some good determined play. Manager's Player of the Year 2008. Went on to be part of the Championships winning side in 2009 scoring what proved the decisive goal which clinched the club's first ever silverware, and proves a useful asset for the North Down club. 2010 was ruled out following a bad ankle injury which sidelined the pacey midfielder for several weeks. Signed for 2011.
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JENNY BOYD
JENNY BOYD - Midfield - Squad Number 14
A player who has probably the most potential at the club - has less experience or technical ability, but desire to learn in abundance - only lacks match sharpness and if she continues to work hard at her fitness after a spell in England, Bangor have a match winner in both the midfield area, where Jeni can influence the game - or with a stint up front where she can be very useful in the final third with some gifted touches and a solid punch. Will need plenty of games now to get up to match fitness and if she can up the tempo of her game she will prove a major handful for any defence. Profile - Most improved player of 2007, now Jen can emerge from the pack as one of the top players at the club with the ability to slow down play in the middle of the park. Has matured in stature and finished 2008 in ferocious form. 2009 was a pinnacle season, as the young midfielder started to find some true form, which brought with it, the consistency to her game. Jenny continued to flourish and develop into a top class footballer. Lifted a medal as one of the 2009 championship winning team and went on in 2010 to become the club's sixth Player of the Year, which was fully deserved. Signed for 2011.
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LYNSEY TURVILLE
LYNSEY TURVILLE - Midfield - Squad Number 15
Lynsey was another new, exciting prospect for the Seasiders, jopining fin 2009. Playing on either side of the midfield, she gives the team some width and balance. Is a very composed and intelligent footballer who has one of the modern games greatest assets - determination. Lynsey can produce no nonsense performances - and works infront of the centre backs - looking to exploit the space behind defences. Can be utilised up front if required and once she gets her match sharpness and her fitness levels up, could be a regular starter. Scored her first goal for the club in 2009 and was a medal winning player with the championship winning team. Profile - one to watch, lacked experience but as she is starting to play regularly, and working to get her fitness up to a level where she can start to control games - still looking for her ideal position which could be as the holding midfielder applying the simple football needed when the team gets bogged down......and expect one or two goals as well. Signed for 2011.
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TRISH WEBB
PATRICIA WEBB - Defender - Squad Number 11
Came to the club for the 2007 season, although has previous form - and is proving a great asset for the young club - has great qualities - brave and technically very sound - has had a run at various positions and looks to be most useful at the right of the defence with some ferocious tackling and clever instinctive reading of the modern game - Trish although is a useful utility player with a lot of potential - her start in 2008 was unfortunate after picking up a knee injury in pre-season - returned late in the season at Crumlin - could be a leader once she establishes her first team spot - will be very hard to shift - Profile: bags of talent, useful utility player who has a biting tackle and solid approach to the modern game - technically sound - but has a tenacity to go gun ho and abandon her defensive responsibilities from time to time. Overall a good defensive and experienced player. One of 2009 championship winning team, and a regular starter in 2010. Signed for 2011.
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LAUREN McATEER
LAUREN McATEER - Midfielder - Squad Number 17
Lauren is a naturally talented footballer, with good balance, pace and quick feet. The teenager has already made a big impression, following a few cameo appearances in the team. Arriving shortly after the start of the season in 2008, she has settled in quickly and is proved a key player for the Seasiders in their championship winning season and hopefully will develop and take the club beyond that. Roles in midfield show she has to discipline to keep the width of the team, the technique to take players on and the turn of speed to get behind any defence. Expect her to pick up one or two goals again this season as she has found her feet and her best position in the side – snatching of a regularly start, Lauren will definitely continue to be a valuable addition to the club. Missing out on this pre-season means she might just be off the pace for a few fixtures – though has the confidence and the attitude to fight for, and hold onto, a regular start in 2010. Over the last few weeks of last season, her fitness improved and awareness of her responsibilities developed, she has already proved just what an exciting prospect and valuable signing she will be at Bangor Ladies. Netted several goals already - goals showing the young players ability and technical skills.Signed for 2010.
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DEIRDRE SAVAGE
DEIRDRE SAVAGE - Striker - Squad Number 9
Very fit and intelligent talented footballer, although only made her first appearance in the NIWFA in 2006, she has already proved to be a sensational find, finishing 06 and 07 as back to back top goalscorer at the club. Dee has natural balance, pace and determination with some fine tuning will find the back of the net consistently every season - has worked as hard as anyone at the club in all her pre-season and with Natasha Leee now a regular starter and strike partner up front, the club look to have natural goalscorers with these two potentially the key members of the squad - Deirdre has rattled in five hat-tricks in three seasons against Crumlin, Knockbreda, Ards Raiders and Abbey Villa Ladies. Top goalscorer in 06, 07 and 08, and although has been n the shadow of strike partner Lee the two have combined well. Most prolific partnership in the NIWFA in 2009. Watch out as there's more to come from the Seasiders No. 9. Signed for 2010.
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SUZANNE REA
SUZANNA REA - Midfielder. Squad Number 13
Enjoying her third full season with the Seasiders. Suzanne works hard and plays at a consistent level - willing to give what its takes and has filled in at left back, also had a stint in midfield and even partnered Savage up front for a few games and notched up a goal or tworophy - looks to have settled more in recent weeks and has made good all round contributions in the games against PSNI, Knockbreda and in particular against Wellington - playing with an injury - a good attitude and work ethic makes her a great asset to Bangor Ladies and was a big part of the side's success in 2009. Scored her first goal again PSNI in 2008, and was involved in every game, ended with the reward of the Seasider's Most Improved Player in 2008. Medal winner in 2009, and played a role in 2010 Signed for July 10
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LEANNE McGARRY
LEANNE McGARRY - Defender - Squad Number 5
Arrived at Bangor Ladies with an acclaimed footballing background , having been playing at the top level in Northern Ireland for the last few seasons.
Previously with one of the Province’s top ladies clubs The Predators, Leanne has come to Bangor ladies not only as a player but also in the capacity of asst. Coach/Manager. An accomplished defender, she was part of very successful Ards Raiders team in the early part of the millennium years. With league and cup medals coming from her stint in Newtownards, Leanne was part of the exodus from her former club, during the emergence of a ladies team in Bangor. After a spell at the Preds, attracted by the possibility of expanding not only her coaching ability but also boosting her CV, Leanne was coaxed back to her home town club where she will bering the pace of the Premier division and an experienced head on young shoulders. Very strong in the tackle, quick, vocal and organised, Leanne is the all round central defender, with an aerial presence at both ends of the pitch. Scored several time for the club and a key figure in the Championship winning season in 2009, Led the team and lifted the NDSAC 'Team of the Year' Award in 2010. Is back hungry for more success in 2011 Signed for 2011.
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NATASHA LEE
NATASHA LEE - Striker - Squad Number 4
A talented, gifted no-nonsense striker with a direct approach to the game – Teenager Lee has a rawness and enthusiasm, which potentially, will see her develop through to the top level over the next few seasons. Selected in the starting line up front in the opener against Donegal Celtic at Clandeboye Park and didn’t disappoint - with a solid debut. Is seen as a key addition to the current strike partnership of Sharpe and Savage and will have them both looking over their shoulders as part of a trio, Natasha will press for a regular spot in the starting 11. A vicious right foot which will bag her a net full of goals once she gets to grips with her offensive responsibilities as the vanguard of the Seasiders - expect goals and lots of them. Has featured at International level and the Bangor Academy footballer should certainly be in contention for a senior call up very soon. Led the line as top goal scorer in 2009 at the club, top goalscorer in her division, and 2nd top in the whole country!! Player of the Year 2009, also Most Valuable Player (MVP) 2009 and nominated for NDSAC Sportsperson of the Year 2009. Finished top of the goals again in 2010 and at just 19 years is one of the club;s best signings. Signed for 2011
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VALERIE McKIBBIN
VALERIE McKIBBIN - Defender - Squad Number 18
Consistent and dependable, can play either side at the back, though favours the left side. Reads the game superbly and will be given a lot more starts now she has settled into the back four. Has improved and is enjoying her best football, since breaking into the side in May 09. Is a tough competitor and as she is capable of lifting her game when called upon. Put in a lot of useful performances but can be a better player than most people believe with her drive and determination. Profile - Tremendous footballer who will emerge when she commits in 2011 as a regular in the team, and will prove to be a key instrumental figure for the success of the team. Strongest point in her vocal ability and she always want the ball - on the other side of her game is the tendancy to dive in, just needs to understand team team responsibilities, could be a great year for the defender. Signed for 2011
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