Thetford Town: Building Big Things in Norfolk

Above: Chelsea Page in action for Thetford Town against Wymondham Town in the Norfolk Women’s Cup recently. Photo: Hannah Parnell. Thetford Town defender Rachel Lynch and striker Chelsea Page spoke to Darrell Allen about their experiences at the club and a memorable 2021/22 campaign so far (22/2/22). Rachel’s introduction to life at Thetford Town cameContinue reading “Thetford Town: Building Big Things in Norfolk”

Lionesses Promise Amidst Spanish Possession

England 0-0 Spain (21/2/22) Above: Norfolk’s own Lauren Hemp in action on home soil for her country for the first time at Carrow Road. Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. By Darrell Allen at Carrow Road for Impetus with EXCLUSIVE photos from pitchside from Hannah Parnell. An expectant crowd greeted the Lionesses at a wet and windy CarrowContinue reading “Lionesses Promise Amidst Spanish Possession”

Canada Hold Germany At Bay To Take Maximum Points

Canada 1-0 Germany (21/2/22) Above: Vanessa Giles (24) celebrates her goal with Ashley Lawrence (10) and Desiree Scott (11). Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. By Darrell Allen at Carrow Road for Impetus with EXCLUSIVE photos from pitchside from Hannah Parnell. Three hours after the Lionesses match against Spain concluded, Carrow Road hosted its second matchContinue reading “Canada Hold Germany At Bay To Take Maximum Points”

Caister FC: Reviewing The Debut Season To Date

Above: Caister FC 2021/22. Photo: Caister FC. In this concluding part of Darrell Allen‘s chat with Caister manager Sophie Gillett and captain Hayley Muir, the pair reflect in detail on Caister’s first season so far and look ahead to today’s big England v Spain match just up the road from them in Norwich (20/2/22). CaisterContinue reading “Caister FC: Reviewing The Debut Season To Date”

Caister FC: Togetherness and Enjoyment Breeding Success

Above: Caister FC 2021/22. Photo: Caister FC. In this first of a two-part feature, Caister manager Sophie Gillett and captain Hayley Muir, speak to Darrell Allen (17/2/22). Caister FC manager Sophie Gillett has been involved in the sport since the age of four, and has had some truly memorable experiences she takes up the story.Continue reading “Caister FC: Togetherness and Enjoyment Breeding Success”

Mulbarton Take The Points & Thetford The Plaudits

Mulbarton Belles 7-0 Thetford Town Above: Thetford Town’s Abbie Corbyn (7) faces the action at Mulbarton’s Mulberry Park on Sunday. Photo: Darrell Allen. By Darrell Allen (15/2/22) Blustery conditions welcomed both Mulbarton Belles and Thetford Town at Mulberry Park for this latest Step Seven encounter in the Norfolk Women and Girls League Division One. MulbartonContinue reading “Mulbarton Take The Points & Thetford The Plaudits”

Talking Thetford Town With The Captain & Manager

Above: Thetford Town captain Sausha Levy-Twomey in action. Photo: Hannah Parnell. Thetford Town captain Sausha Levy-Twomey and manager David Skipp speak to Darrell Allen about how the club has come such a long way in a short period of time (8/2/22). Captain Sausha Levy-Twomey and manager David Skipp have both have been involved with ThetfordContinue reading “Talking Thetford Town With The Captain & Manager”

Melissa Boulton: On The Thetford Journey From The Start

Above: Melissa Boulton (left) in possession for Thetford Town this season. Photo: Hannah Parnell. Thetford Town’s Melissa Boulton spoke to Darrell Allen about being on the journey at the club since it formed in 2018 and described the whole club ethos into the present success in Step Seven (6/2/22). Thetford Town midfielder Melissa Boulton, althoughContinue reading “Melissa Boulton: On The Thetford Journey From The Start”

FA Cup Fourth Round Review

Above: Southampton celebrate their outstanding win over Bristol City in front of a big crowd at St. Mary’s Stadium. Photo: Southampton FC. By Darrell Allen (31/1/22) A busy weekend of Vitality Women’s FA Cup action saw 16 ties take place across the weekend.  The first two were on Saturday as Manchester City and Chelsea hadContinue reading “FA Cup Fourth Round Review”

Rebekah Lake and Mulbarton: On A High

By Darrell Allen (30/1/22). Above: Mulbarton Belles’ Rebekah Lake (left) challenges Norwich City’s Izzy Collins during last season’s Norfolk Women’s Cup Final. Photo: Cyan Fullbrook/Norfolk FA. One of Norfolk’s form teams of the season has been Mulbarton Belles and this week I spoke to club captain Rebekah Lake.  Our conversation began with the Belles numberContinue reading “Rebekah Lake and Mulbarton: On A High”