| Name
: GILL BLACKMORE |
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| Squad number : | 10 |
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Position
: Central Midfield |
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| Age : An accomplished 37 |
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| Height : 5' |
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| Occupation
: Cashier and Mum to Ben & Sophie |
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| Previous
Clubs : Spurs Ladies, Tottenham Ladies |
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| Honours
: U16, U18, Seniors. Represented London County Seniors, London Regional Seniors. England U21 cap. Numerous league & Cup Wins. Various 11 & 5 A side wins and Runners up. 2001-02 Players Player of the year. 1997-98 Players Player of the year and Managers Player of the year. |
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| Best
Moment in Football : Have too many to pick just one. Here are a select few ... Winning a penalty shoot out at Wembley. |
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| Worst
Moment in Football : Losing a place in the play offs by one point. Watching from the sideline when injured. |
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| Worst
Injury : Torn knee ligaments, cracked ribs twice. |
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| Ambition
in the game : Having achieved more than most in the years I have been playing, my one remaining ambition is to get one more promotion before retiring. |
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| Length
of time at THLFC : Have been playing for about 25 years |
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| Number
of appearances for THLFC : 154 since records started in 1997. |
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| Number
of goals for THLFC : Loads????? |
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| What
would the others in the team say your strengths are ? My work rate for the team from goal line clearances to scoring & assisting the odd goal. |
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| Which
person has had the biggest influence on your career ? My Granddad who took me to my first WFA Cup Final when I was about 12. |
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| Which
player do you try and model your game on ? I don’t. I try to play my own strengths and ability. It’s nice to be able to juggle a ball and catch it on your neck like Brazilians, but I have never seen it in a match. |
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| Club
supported : Spurs |
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| How
did you get interested in the game ? Have played football for as long as I can remember, with my brothers & friends at school. I tried cricket for a season but found it too boring waiting for the ball. |
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| Comments
: Club Vice-captain. I try to set an example to the younger players that with hard work and the right attitude you can play as long as you are happy too. |
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| PEN
PICTURE
Despite her short stature, Gill wins more than her fair share of headers in midfield and possesses a great shot belying her slight frame. Her non-stop energy in the middle of the park makes her a difficult opponent to play against and her experience is put to good use in weighing up the other team's players in her area of the pitch. Good with short or long passes, Gill makes the team tick. A model footballer, who others look up to within the club. |
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| Date : 23rd April 2003 | |
