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WOMEN’S U-TURN ON THE CARDS

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
16 June 2024

NORTHERN LEAGUE
Under-fire Blues bow to pressure after controversy
By Mark Carruthers

THORNABY are set to reinstate their entire women’s football section after a week of controversy at the Ebac Northern League Division Two club.
Last Sunday brought confirmation the Teesdale Park outfit’s board had voted to remove six female teams ranging from under-7s to first-team from their setup, leaving over 100 players without a club.
The decision was met with widespread criticism from around the country with England Lionesses Beth Mead and Bethany England and 11-time Paralympic...

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