What were your first memories when you joined the Club and how did it come about?
“One of my first memories about joining the Club was that we were training at Frederick Knight Sports Centre in Haringey. I was actually just coming back from travelling in Asia and it was one of the first sessions of pre-season, so I wasn’t feeling my fittest. We did plenty of shuttle runs and, of course, a lot of running. Karen [Hills] was the manager at the time and I remember her saying that I’d be a good addition to the team, but I needed to get fit first (which I obviously made sure I did). The girls were so lovely and the atmosphere was brilliant, so I knew I wanted to be here straight away and be a part of the Club.”
Talk us through your journey with the Club, from the regional leagues to helping the Club to the FA Women's Championship?
“The journey certainly wasn’t linear, for sure. I think, in the first few years, we didn’t have much momentum, but what we did have was plenty of heart in the team. We were like a little family and, no matter the result, we always stuck together. There were long road trips to Keynsham and even the south coast – and I still remember the minibus journeys together. We would always stick together and, of course, after a win, it always felt better. I remember when we started to get promoted, rising through the leagues, everything just started to ramp up and it began to feel like such a professional outfit. Juan [Amoros] joined us and he was amazing for us all. His phrases and his passion for every one of us stays with me to this day.”