STEVENAGE FC
WOMEN
Kate French defender
CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? I’m 17, currently still at school doing my A-Levels. I’ve supported Man United since I was little and have been playing football since I was 7. WHAT CLUBS HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY PLAYED FOR? I first played for Hitchin Belles when I was young, then for Knebworth and Stevenage Borough Juniors, before joining Stevenage Women. WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF FOOTBALL? I am still at school at the moment in sixth form studying for A-Levels. I also like taking my dog on walks around the fields every day. HOW DO YOU FIND JUGGLING FOOTBALL, TRAINING AND YOUR DAY JOB? It can sometimes be difficult managing football and school work, but training is a good way of taking my mind off the stress by doing something I enjoy. CAN YOU TELL ME WHO YOUR FOOTBALLING IDOL OR ROLE MODEL WAS WHILST GROWING UP AND WHY? Growing up my favourite footballer was always Wayne Rooney. Although I did look up to Alex Scott, as she was one of the first female footballers I became aware of, through seeing her on TV and in person at events when I was young. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE FEMALE FOOTBALLER AND WHY? Steph Houghton and Alex Scott were always my favourite, I liked their dedication and attitudes they had whilst playing. Especially as they play in the
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Stevenage FC v Carlisle United