Women’s football

FORMER CHARLTON ace Madelene Wright has launched an OnlyFans account after being sacked by the club at the start of December.
The 22-year-old was axed after controversial videos of her swigging champagne while driving and inhaling from a balloon were uploaded to Snapchat.

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Ex-Charlton star Madelene Wright has set up an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wright

The stunning footballer has 140k followers on Instagram and Twitter combinedCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wright

Madelene Wright’s OnlyFans page was set up one month after she was sacked from Charlton for ‘swigging champagne while driving’Credit: OnlyFans / @madelenewright
Now the ex-Millwall star has decided to showcase her talents off the pitch, by revealing to her 140k fans on Twitter and Instagram that she has set up an OnlyFans page.
Wright posted a video to her social media accounts with the caption: “Check the bio..” in reference to her new account on the X-rated site.
The ex-Addicks superstar is charging £33 for a monthly subscription to her page.

The news has sent her fans into meltdown, but one Twitter user saw the funnier side by joking: “Signed up and she’s stood there doing kick ups.”
Wright has been without a club for a month since Charlton let her go after a series of controversial videos were uploaded to Snapchat.
It is understood that in the clips the 22-year-old can be seen at a party with friends, where a number of people were inhaling from balloons.
A second video allegedly showed the former Championship footballer drinking champagne while driving her luxury Range Rover.

After the clips were shared on social media, Charlton Athletic confirmed that Wright’s registration had been cancelled and that she will no longer play for the club.

The ex-Millwall ace was reportedly seen ‘swigging champagne’ at the wheel of her luxry Range Rover at the start of Decemeber

Wright has played for both Charlton and MillwallCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wright

The star had previously been investigated by her former club Millwall after she filmed a friend holding a dog with its paws on the steering wheel

A spokesperson for the Addicks told SunSport at the time: “The club were made aware of the video and quickly investigated the incident.
“As a club we are disappointed with the behaviour which doesn’t represent the standards the team upholds.
“The player is remorseful and has now left the club.
“The club would like to make clear that although the behavior is not acceptable, the players welfare remains important to us and she will still have access to the club’s support channels if needed.”
Maddie was also investigated by former club Millwall in October last year after she filmed from the backseat while the driver puts a dog’s paws on the steering wheel.
Joshua Harris of road safety charity, Brake, told Sun Sport: “Driving and alcohol simply do not mix.
“When you’re behind the wheel you’re in charge of a potentially lethal weapon which requires full concentration and zero impairment to do so safely.
“We urge all drivers to never drink any amount of alcohol and drive – and certainly never do both at the same time.”

Wright has not been playing football since she was let go by the AddicksCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wright

Wright posts regularly on social media to her many fans

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CARLA WARD has been hit with a fine and banned from the touchline for one match following remarks made after Birmingham’s loss to Arsenal in December. 
The Damson Park gaffer’s comment that her team had “played against more than 11 for sure”’ is judged to have breached the FA’s conduct regulations.

Carla Ward will miss Birmingham’s WSL game against Tottenham following an FA ban Credit: PA:Press Association

Following the defeat to the Gunners Ward, 37, criticised the standard of officiating in the game describing it as “poor on the whole”.
And the former Sheffield United manager questioned Christiana Hattersley’s decision to refuse her players’ penalty calls during the game.
It was a match that Birmingham, who are currently seventh, would go on to lose 3-0. 
Following the defeat, Ward said: “I’m not going to dress it up, it was one of the worst refereeing performances I think I’ve seen.

“I think overall she (the referee) was very, very poor. We are talking about the professional game here, and we’ve got Sunday league referees. 
“Arsenal are an exceptional side with unbelievable ability but we played against more than 11 today for sure.”
Ward has acknowledged observations made during her post-game interview constituted improper conduct. 
The suspension means the Birmingham boss, who has been fined £375, will miss her side’s first WSL clash of the year when they visit Tottenham. 

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Carla Ward has been £375 following comments made after Birmingham’s loss to Arsenal in December Credit: Getty Images – Getty

The team, who have battled with injuries with several players on the treatment table, have enjoyed a resurgence under Ward’s stewardship. 
The Isle of Wight-born coach led her side to the semis of the 2020 Women’s FA Cup. 
And the Midlands side are currently four places higher than where they finished at the end of the curtailed 2019-20 WSL season.

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WALES striker Helen Ward is considering hanging up her boots following the suspension of women’s football below the WSL and Championship. 
Ward’s club Watford are among the sides who have seen their fixtures put on ice after the government announced a third national lockdown to tackle the Covid-19 crisis. 

Helen Ward’s Watford team are among the women’s sides whose matches and training are currently suspended Credit: Getty Images – Getty

The FA confirmed the women’s game in England has been put on hold for teams below the top 23 sides in the country due to Covid-19 restrictions.
It means that 34-year-old Ward – who has made 89 appearances for Wales – will be unable to play and train with her Watford team-mates.
And the striker, who is a mother of two and has netted 42 goals for her country, took to Twitter to air worries about balancing training at home with childcare. 
In her tweet, the Golden Girls forward wrote: “I’m seriously considering retirement. 

“Not sure I’ve got it in me to keep training alone, home school a 6-year-old and entertain a 3-year-old. No chance I can do all three effectively.”

I’m seriously considering retirement. Not sure I’ve got it in me to keep training alone, home school a 6 year old and entertain a 3 year old. No chance I can do all three effectively https://t.co/p1J1HZ6esn
— Helen Ward (@helenwardie10) January 4, 2021

Watford are currently top of the third division southern league and ranked as the joint 24th-best women’s side in England. 
However, the team are currently no longer able to play after their league was grouped in the government’s ‘non-elite’ sports category.

Helen Ward is concerned about the prospect of juggling training at home along with keeping her children occupiedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

This includes sides competing in all divisions below the FA Women’s Championship. 

Newcastle, Southampton and the legendary Doncaster Belles are among the other teams who have seen their matches and training kiboshed.
And the Women’s FA Cup’s is currently in hiatus with the second round stage it has reached also being ranked as ‘non-elite’.

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FOUR Manchester City Women first-team players have tested positive for coronavirus after reportedly travelling to Dubai over the Christmas break.
As reported by the Telegraph, the unnamed aces had the club’s full permission to fly to UAE as Manchester was under Tier Three restrictions at the time.

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FOUR Man City Women players have tested positive for coronavirus after reportedly visiting Dubai
That meant that overseas was permitted under the Government’s regulations and Dubai’s boarders were open to the UK.
City confirmed the quartet had tested positive for the killer virus on Monday.
Saturday’s game against West Ham is still set to go ahead, but the situation will reportedly be monitored.

A statement by the club read: “Manchester City FC can confirm that four Women’s First Team players have tested positive for COVID-19.
“The personnel involved will now observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with FA and UK Government protocol on quarantine.
“Everyone at the Club wishes our colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work, training and competition.”
It is understood that the WSL has seen a rise in positive tests since the Christmas break, after several superstars travelled abroad.

The FA is set to publish the full testing results from the women’s top-flight and Championship this evening.

City’s news came after the men’s side were hit badly by Covid-19 around the festive period, with at least SIX players returning positive test results.
The Etihad Campus training ground is still open but the club are working hard to limit the number of people on site.
Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus were confirmed to have tested positive just before Christmas.
Three more Man City players tested positive and missed the 3-1 win at Chelsea – although their identities have not been officially confirmed.
Goalkeeper Ederson and striker Ferran Torres were unavailable for the game at Stamford Bridge.
Eric Garcia became the latest City star to test positive, along with an unnamed member of coaching staff.

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MANCHESTER CITY have confirmed that FOUR women’s players have tested positive for coronavirus.
The men’s side were hit badly by the killer virus around the festive period with at least FIVE players returning positive test results.

Four of Manchester City Women’s players have tested positive for coronavirusCredit: PA:Press Association

A statement by the club read: “Manchester City FC can confirm that four Women’s First Team players have tested positive for COVID-19.
“The personnel involved will now observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with FA and UK Government protocol on quarantine.
“Everyone at the Club wishes our colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work, training and competition.”
The players will definitely miss this Saturday’s league tie with West Ham and most probably next week’s Continental Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.

The Etihad Campus training ground is still open but the club are working hard to limit the number of people on site.
Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus were confirmed to have tested positive just before Christmas.
Three more Man City players tested positive and missed the 3-1 win at Chelsea – although their identities have not been officially confirmed.
Goalkeeper Ederson and striker Ferran Torres were unavailable for the game at Stamford Bridge.

Eric Garcia became the latest City star to test positive, along with an unnamed member of coaching staff.

Pep Guardiola recently defended Benjamin Mendy over his coronavirus breach and insisted ‘many people have maybe done the same’.
The Manchester City left-back, 26, hosted a New Year’s Eve party at his house despite the Covid outbreak within the club camp.
The Etihad boss’ comments have sparked a backlash with some fans branding him ‘shameful’ and ‘disgraceful’ for defending the Covid breach.

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THE GOVERNMENT has branded all women’s football below the 23 teams in the WSL and Championship ‘non elite’.
This means that clubs in the third division and below cannot train or play if they are based in tier four areas of the country.

Watford are among the women’s teams classed as ‘non elite’ by the Government Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

The new regulations meant all but one of the 18 Women’s FA Cup ties scheduled for last weekend were axed amid the coronavirus crisis.
Teams in the Women’s National Leagues are set to be without regular training and game time until most areas of England see restrictions loosened.
Clubs could face a lengthy wait as Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc across the country.
However, this will also be the case for hundreds of men’s ‘non-elite’ teams in the lower levels of the non-league system.

In the women’s game some huge Premier League names have been affected by the new rules.
Burnley, Newcastle, and Southampton are among the clubs whose men’s teams can currently play while their women’s teams cannot.
Watford are top of the third division’s southern league and therefore ranked as the joint 24th-best side in the country, are also unable to play or train.

But Vladimir Ivic’s side sit 26th in their pyramid and are able to continue their plight for promotion from the Championship.

Of course it must be noted that there are huge differences between the men’s and women’s set up.
Most players in the women’s Championship and below juggle their day jobs with football.
So, they are potentially mixing with significantly more people, making it tougher to keep teams safe.
SunSport ran through the main issues the Premier League is facing on whether the season can continue as coronavirus cases surge again.

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WILLIE KIRK reckons Sandy MacIver could become one of the best keepers in women’s football following her Everton performances this term. 
The Toffees ace, who helped her side reach the 2020 Women’s FA Cup final, has kept 6 clean sheets in 15 appearances across all competitions this season. 

Willie Kirk believes Sandy MacIver to be one of the world’s best goalkeepersCredit: Alamy Live News

The Winsford-born stopper, whose cup final saves earned her a Player of the Match award, is regarded as one of Everton’s standout performers so far this term. 
And team boss Kirk believes MacIver, 22, has the talent to rival the likes of Lyon’s Sarah Bouhaddi, Chelsea’s Ann-Katrin Berger and Ellie Roebuck at Manchester City. 
Kirk told Everton’s website: “Sandy has got all the attributes of a modern-day goalkeeper that you’d want. 
“I think she can be the best goalkeeper in the world. I’m not saying she’s there yet, but she can be.

“It’s been great to see her development. We’ve trusted her and given her the platform to perform.
“She’s grabbed that (opportunity) with both hands.
“If she works hard, stays humble and makes the right career choices, I think she can be the best in the world.”

Sandy MacIver has kept 6 clean sheets out of 15 games this termCredit: Focus Images

MacIver’s shot-stopping skills will most certainly be put to the test when Everton, who are fifth, take on WSL leaders Manchester United.

The last time the two sides faced each other was in the group stage of the Conti Cup in December with Everton securing a 1-0 win on their home turf. 
And that encounter was the only defeat Casey Stoney’s Red Devils endured in the first four months of this season.

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