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Altrincham FC First Team / Re: Ladies Pre Season
« on: September 01, 2016, 12:43:53 PM »The supporters team are a bit more than a recreational side. They represent the club as well as the all the other Alty teams.Thanks for that Jack
Given that all the teams that you mention (a) Got more game time on the hallowed turf than the Ladies last season and (B) are male, without seeking in any way to be confrontational precisely how much respect do you personally think the Ladies team are due?
We are aware of the fact that, under present regulations, we cannot provise a first team player, unlike the other teams but we have made significant progress over a very short period of time and, we believe, represent the Club in a very positive manner.
Youve answered your own question really. They don't lead to a first team prospect. They did however get a beer festival spot.
Ultimately - I don't mean this disrespectfully - they are a recreational side, same as our Supporters team. The reserves play at Cheshire League level and would provide a more competitive fixture for the paying customer.
I'd rather perhaps see a walking football match
The Ladies team play in a competitive league and have made significant progress in their short history.
Maybe we could have a walking football match take place at the next beer festival.
I'd also like to add our Juniors section - which we dont publicise as well as we could at times, now has 39 boys teams in leagues, 10 girls teams in leagues, a 2hour Saturday club for Ages U6-U8 and a girls Wednesday club for any below U9. Its booming with about 700 kids enjoying junior football and playing in Alty kits !