MK Dons Ladies Football Club
Created on Thursday, 08 December 2011
On Monday 3rd August 2009 the MK Dons Sports and Education Trust announced the formation of MK Dons Ladies Football Club. They were accepted into the South East Combination League in time for the 2009/10 season and played ther first league match on Sunday 16th August against Lewes. They went on to play matches against local rivals Ipswich Town, Northampton Town and Norwich City, with a double header against Tottenham Hotspur in January 2010. The team were also entered into the FA Cup, League and County Cup matches.Chairman Sue Meekcom said; "These are definitely exciting times for us all as we look to begin our first season as MK Dons Ladies FC. We would like to thank both Wellingborough Town FC and Rushden & Diamonds FC for their past support, and will now look forward to a different challenge as part of MK Dons Sport and Education Trust and MK Dons FC. We are hoping that as part of MK Dons Ladies FC, we can help provide further exit routes for talented female footballers aged 16 and over progressing through the centre of excellence, whilst working alongside other female teams and clubs in the area such as MK Wanderers FC and Stony Stratford FC, to continue raising the profile of the Women's game."
The excitement was reiterated by Chairman of Trustees for the Sport and Education Trust Simon Ingram who said: "The Trust are really pleased to be able to facilitate the establishment and, just as importantly, the development of a women's senior team in the area; it is an excellent example of how the Trust can help others to help themselves and to realise their ambitions."MK Dons Chairman Pete Winkelman said: "The development of a ladies' team is another important step in the growth of the Club and a fine example of the Trust's work to provide footballing opportunities in the city. The women's game has become increasingly popular over the last decade with participation levels consistently rising, and I sincerely hope the MK Dons Ladies team will offer an exciting opportunity for talented youngsters to continue their development."
The Dons Ladies established their home ground at Willen Road, home to Newport Pagnell Town FC and a ground already familiar to the MK Army. Geoff Cardno, Chairman of Newport Pagnell Town FC commented on the partnership: "It is great to strengthen the relationship we have with the Dons and their Sport and Education Trust. We have developed this since 2004 after being the first ever opposition for the club and are now delighted to be able to host the ladies team and be able to help develop the women's game in the area."
The Milton Keynes-based employee benefits and financial services specialist, Personal Group, were unveiled as the very first shirt sponsors of MK Dons Ladies FC for the 2009/10 season. Nigel Brittle, Group Managing Director of Personal Group, said of the partnership: "Personal Group is celebrating its 25th birthday in Milton Keynes this year and what better way to mark this milestone than by expanding our support of local community initiatives through our partnership with MK Dons.We're delighted to support and be associated with the development of girls and women's football in the Milton Keynes area."
Buy cheap web hosting service where fatcow web hosting review will give you advices and please read bluehost review for more hosting information.
On 23rd October 2003, 30 Dons fans met at the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes to establish a new supporters association following the arrival of Wimbledon Football Club (now renamed Milton Keynes Dons FC), from their former home at Selhurst Park in South London. A number of people volunteered to undertake roles as part of a steering committee to lead the association during its formation stages. In May 2004, the first full Annual General Meeting was held and Officers were elected by it's members 