STEVENAGE FC
WOMEN
Bella Townsend Defender
CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? I am 19 years old and currently studying to become a physiotherapist. I am a massive Arsenal fan and had a ball at my feet from a very young age. WHAT CLUBS HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY PLAYED FOR? I played for Knebworth Youth FC from the age of 7 until I was 16 years old, then 1 season at Bedwell Rangers and then signed for Stevenage FC Women. WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF FOOTBALL? Other than busy studying… Due to lockdown my social life is pretty dull to be honest, especially turning 18 as lockdown hit. But I’ve managed to keep myself busy! Before lockdown I would normally be out socialising with friends and family. HOW DO YOU FIND JUGGLING FOOTBALL, TRAINING AND YOUR DAY JOB? At the moment I am studying so I have a time plan around my study hours and my free time, so it doesn’t impact my football too much. But football does allows me to relieve any stress from uni. CAN YOU TELL ME WHO YOUR FOOTBALLING IDOL OR ROLE MODEL WAS WHILST GROWING UP AND WHY? Being an Arsenal fan and having season tickets from a young age I was lucky enough to watch many great players, but one that stood out was Robin Van Persie as he was left footed like me and scored some worldie goals. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE FEMALE FOOTBALLER AND WHY? I loved watching Alex Scott as a player at
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Stevenage FC v Bradford City