Women’s football news in January 2009

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Champions come into Women's Cup

Friday 30th January 2009
from UEFA Cup
by Andy Stewart

“The top seven seeds, including holders 1. FFC Frankfurt, enter the UEFA Women’s Cup on Thursday as 16 second qualifying round contenders compete in four mini-tournament with eight knockout berths…

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Hammers or Haringey next up in London Cup

Friday 30th January 2009
from Arsenal Ladies
by Polly C

“Arsenal Ladies will play either West Ham United or Haringey Borough in the quarter-final of the London County FA Women’s Cup.

Arsenal’s opponents will be decided following their match on…

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Amy makes move to Blackburn

Thursday 29th January 2009
from Women's Soccer Scene
by Polly C

“Blackburn Rovers have pulled off a January coup with the capture of Amy Kane from Everton.

The 22-year-old midfielder, who has joined Rovers in search of more regular first team football, is…

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"Norway and Sweden adapt to absentees

Thursday 29th January 2009
from UEFA Championship
by Polly C

“On Saturday the only two nations to have been European women’s champions other than Germany begin the build-up to UEFA WOMEN’S EURO 2009™ with a friendly in Spain. But Norway and Sweden will be…

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Blackburn Capture Kane

Thursday 29th January 2009
from Fair Game
by Polly C

“Blackburn Rovers Ladies have pulled off a major January coup, with the capture of Everton and England ace Amy Kane.

The 22-year-old midfielder, who has joined Rovers in search of more regular…

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Millwall rewarded for Belles victory

Saturday 24th January 2009
from Women's Soccer Scene
by Polly C

“Millwall Lionesses' shock 1-0 victory over National Division high fliers Doncaster Belles deservedly earned them the E.ON Team of the Round Award for the F.A.Women’s Cup Fourth Round. …

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Aussie women's day in the sun

Tuesday 20th January 2009
from FIFA
by Polly C

“The Australian W-League completed its inaugural season last weekend with a high-quality match played in front of a crowd of nearly 5,000, a record for a domestic women’s match.

The debut…

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Arsenal Keep Chelsea In Their Place

Tuesday 20th January 2009
from Football-England.com
by Polly C

“Anyone expecting to see a noticeable change in the balance of power between Arsenal and Chelsea Ladies after Anita Asante and Lianne Sanderson moved clubs in the summer will have been…

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"Gunners overcome Blues

Sunday 18th January 2009
from The FA.com
by Polly C

“Arsenal 4-1 Chelsea
FA Tesco Women’s Premier League 2pm, Sunday 18 January 2009 Boreham Wood FC

Arsenal kept up their charge for the title as they dispatched London-rivals Chelsea by…

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Women united in female sevens event

Friday 16th January 2009
from Women's Soccer Scene
by Polly C

“Standards of female beginners' football continue to rise in Essex’s London Boroughs following the second meeting of the Ladies Sevens Competition at the Fairlop Oak Powerleague, as exhibited by…

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Potter Returns To Birmingham

Friday 16th January 2009
from Fair Game
by Polly C

“Birmingham City Ladies manager Stuart Wilson has pulled off a major coup with the signing of England international Jo Potter.

The versatile player – who joined Blues Ladies as an under 10s…

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Female Officials Event With Janie Frampton

Thursday 15th January 2009
from Fair Game
by Polly C

“An evening with Janie Frampton. Be inspired by a female referee who has come through the system and is now a FIFA Referee Assessor.

Learn more about becoming a referee by signing up for the…

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"Smith's honour

Tuesday 13th January 2009
from The FA.com
by Polly C

“England forward Kelly Smith spoke of her ‘great honour’ after being part of the FIFA World Player of the Year Gala on Monday evening.

Smith was one of five nominees for the FIFA Women’s World…

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Marta lifts world crown again

Tuesday 13th January 2009
from Women's Soccer Scene
by Polly C

“Marta has once again been voted as FIFA World Player of the Year.

The Brazilian lifted the award for the third year in a row to confirm her status as the best woman footballer in the world,…

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"World's best Marta pays tribute to Umeå

Tuesday 13th January 2009
from UEFA Cup
by Polly C

“It was a bittersweet experience for Marta last night as she accepted her third FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year award in succession but also bade farewell to Umeå IK after confirming her…

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All A Bit Of A Mess

Monday 12th January 2009
from Football-England.com
by Polly C

“What with the Christmas break and the horrible weather things have been predictably haphazard in the womens' game over the past few weeks. The plunging temperatures cannot be blamed for all the…

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"Contenders: Yankey

Sunday 11th January 2009
from The FA.com
by Polly C

“After eight games, 17 goals, and a year that saw England qualify for their third major tournament in a row, it’s time to find out who the fans choice is for the Nationwide England Women’s Player…

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Akers - This has been my toughest year

Wednesday 7th January 2009
from Arsenal Ladies
by Polly C

“Vic Akers admits that his final year in management has been his most difficult.

When the current campaign ends, the Arsenal Ladies manager will step aside after 22 years at the helm and at…

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"Contenders: Sue Smith

Monday 5th January 2009
from The FA.com
by Polly C

“After eight games, 17 goals, and a year that saw England qualify for their third major tournament in a row, it’s time to find out who the fans choice is for the Nationwide England Women’s Player…

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Lionesses roar past Belles

Monday 5th January 2009
from Women's Soccer Scene
by Polly C

“Millwall Lionesses headed a day of shocks in the F.A.Women’s Cup Fourth Round with a stunning 1-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers Belles.

Emma Whitter scored the only goal of the game for Keith…

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Theune: Japan on the up

Sunday 4th January 2009
from FIFA
by Polly C

“Few people can match Tina Theune for exhaustive knowledge of the women’s game – and few have made such a contribution to the sport’s current popularity. As Germany coach, she led her country to a…

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"Contenders: Kelly Smith

Sunday 4th January 2009
from The FA.com
by Polly C

“After eight games, 17 goals, and a year that saw England qualify for their third major tournament in a row, it’s time to find out who the fans choice is for the Nationwide England Women’s Player…

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Arsenal Land Lander

Saturday 3rd January 2009
from Fair Game
by Polly C

“Arsenal have signed Welsh international Helen Lander from Watford, who had been with the club since aged nine.

The former England U23 striker, who recently made her senior debut for Wales,…

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