By Chris Phillips

GROUNDBREAKER: April Smith in the White Ensign dugout
PICTURE: Nicky Hayes

APRIL Smith says she hopes other women will follow in her footsteps after making history in the dugout on Friday night.
Smith became the first female ever to manage an match in the Essex Senior League when she took charge of White Ensign for their game against Ilford in the absence of first-team boss Aaron Bloxham.
“I hope it becomes more common and I don’t see why it can’t be,” Smith said.
“Don’t get me wrong it’s tough and there are still alot of battles you have to fight.
“There are a lot of...