Senior Teams Lockdown Fundraising Challenge – Completed….

During the November Government Lockdown the Senior section were challenged to Run, Cycle, Row or Walk 1985 miles to raise £1985 for local girl ‘Daya’ and her charity Solving Kids Cancer, after being inspired by her remarkable story.

The challenge was a huge success raising a fantastic £2775 and we would therefore like to thank everyone who donated so generously for this great cause, given the difficult times that we are all facing.

‘Daya’ and her family also participated in the challenge and we are very much looking forward to inviting them all to a future home game in the new year and formally welcoming them to the Enfield Town Ladies Family.

The fundraising page still remains open and any additional support will be warmly received

Enfield Town Ladies FC is fundraising for Solving Kids’ Cancer (justgiving.com)

Senior Ladies Section 1985 Challenge…

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/enfield-town-ladies-fc

ENFIELD TOWN LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB was founded in 1985 as Merryhills Midgets, a name taken from the primary school that the founder members attended and although The Club has undergone a couple of name changes throughout the years, in 2003 we formed official links with Enfield Town FC (Men’s), which was set up by the supporters of the defunct Enfield FC, leading us to be called Enfield Town Ladies FC and this year we are celebrating our 35th Year in existence.

Back in September 2020 we supported Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and in Particular a local girl called ‘Daya’ fight against the disease who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma aged just 11 months. After two and half years of treatment to battle the cancer her family successfully raised £362,000 for life-threatening surgery to remove the remaining neuroblastoma tumour and although ‘Daya’ is currently in remission she may need further treatment to prevent relapse which may not be possible through NHS funding and could therefore cost hundreds of thousands pounds. If ‘Daya’ does use the funds for treatment all money raised will go to Solving Kids cancer and their charitable work in funding research and supporting other families against neuroblastoma

During this latest Lockdown our Ladies Football season has been postponed. Therefore, from 5th November 2020 our senior ladies section will be participating in either running, walking, cycling or rowing 1985 miles (being the year we were formed) until the end of Lockdown 2nd December to try and raise £1985 for ‘Daya’s cause. 

Please give generously and help us raise funds for this  much needed cause.

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Ladies Welcome Lucy Loomes…

Our First Team welcome Lucy Loomes to the club having signed from FA National Premier Division Hounslow FC. Lucy has also represented England at U17, U19, U20 and U23s including playing in the U19 Euros. The former London Bees striker is yet another great addition to the squad and we are delighted to bring her experience to The Town.

Elise Wigg Remembered…

On Tuesday 28 January 2020 we received the most devastating news that one of our former youth players Elise Wigg had tragically passed away aged 20.

Elise joined our football club in 2013, during the 2013-2014 Season.  She already knew one or two of the girls in the team when she joined which helped her settle in and very quickly.

Although she became very confident and friendly with her teammates, she was less confident in her own football ability and feared letting her teammates down if she ever made a mistake, which at times made her quite anxious. This was a common theme amongst a few of the girls, but the culture of the football club was to just let the girls have fun and express themselves and to play without any fear. So regardless of whether we won, lost or drew, we always looked at the positives and worked on what we did well. That said the girls were a very talented group of players that all wanted to play for each other and that season Elise was part of the squad that won the County Cup and League Cup Finals to secure a cup double. To celebrate their success the Men’s team invited the squad to parade their trophies around their QE Stadium in front of their own supporters which was a great experience for them all.

Elise signed on again for the 2014-2015 season and the more Elise trained and played with a positive mind-set, the more expressive she was on the pitch and soon became settled in the position of Right Back. She was very tenacious and loved to tackle and although small in size not many players actually got the better of her. She was learning quickly and developing into a fine young player that she made this position her own and the number 2 shirt became her shirt.

Her former coach Chris Devine recalls one memory of that season was a game away to Brentford FC. “We turned up at the game and some of the girls noticed that Jamie Redknapp was at the ground. The girls were quite excited, but embarrassed at the same and asked me to ask him for a photo with them, with which he gladly obliged. One by one they started to ask him to autograph their football boots when Elise innocently said “that’s it, I’m not wearing them ever again”, forgetting she was due play in them an hour later! Anyway, she reluctantly wore them (she had no choice) and scored her first and only ever goal for the club, a 20 yard screamer from the edge of the box into the top corner. It was a great moment to watch as all the girls were celebrating with her pointing at her autographed boot”. I don’t think she quite believed what had just happened as she then came over to the touchline to give me a Steve a high five and said, “It was Jamie who scored it, It was Jamie”, “no Elise, I said, it was you”! 

At the end of the season we were not sure how many girls would re-sign for 2015-2016 season as it was GCSE year. To our amazement everyone re-signed plus we signed a couple more too. Elise signed again for her third season and played a total of 6 games before deciding to leave in January 2016 to take a break from football. She joined us a shy anxious young girl and left us two years later a confident funny young lady.

Her sudden passing had shocked the whole football club and we have been inundated with messages from the football community across the whole country and we can’t thank everyone enough for their kind words.

Elise former Manager Steve Smith said “Elise, it was a pleasure to coach you as a player and get to know you as a person. RIP

Former team-mate Danielle said “The Elise I knew and played with was a lovely, kind and funny person. She brought so much light and laughter to the team. A life gone way too soon”

Former team-mates Macy and Eliza said “Elise, you will be hugely missed by everyone. Lots of love the Diaz twins. Rest in Peace”

Former team-mate Tamsin says “I love you unconditionally. I can’t wait until we are playing football together again. Team Tamsin and Elise forever”

Former team-mates Paige and Courteney said “Elise, we will miss you.  Rest up until we meet again”

Elise will be sorely missed by everyone at the football club who knew her, played with her and coached her and she will always remain a part of the Enfield Town Ladies Family.

In Elise’s memory the First Team will be holding a minutes applause before their County Cup Match against Ashford Town (Middlesex) Women on Sunday 25th October 2020.

Club Launches New Promo Video…

Our club have teamed up with Vast Media to help launch our new Promotion Video of our club.

As a ‘Football For ALL’ Community Club we are proud of our 35 year history and continue to provide football for all girls irrespective of ability, background or experience.

Club Chairman Guy Malyon says “This video is a great collaboration of all our teams from U9 to Seniors and demonstrates our core values of providing opportunities for all individuals to express and enjoy themselves in a fun safe environment”.

If anyone is interested in joining one of our teams please complete the form on the Join Us link below

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First Team Raise Money for ‘Daya’

The ladies First Team donated all their Match Day income at home to Leyton Orient to a local girl ‘Daya’ in her battle against Neuroblastoma cancer.

Although in remission further treatment may be required and if not the monies will be used to help others with similar medical needs.

People can still donate at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/daya

You can also follow her progress by clicking on the following link https://mythreelittlebears.wordpress.com/ which her mums blog.

We will continue to follow ‘Daya’ progress and hope to see her at the QE as soon as practical.

The ladies made a special video