Out of Their League
Grace Dent tells the story of Yeovil Town Ladies, a team of part-time players who must raise 拢350,000 in order to turn professional and stay in the top tier of women's football.
Grace Dent tells the story of Yeovil Town Ladies, a team of part time players who must raise 拢350,000 in order to turn professional and stay in the top tier of women's football.
In November 2016 Yeovil Town Ladies Football Club hit the headlines with a fairy tale story. They were the part time team who had won their way to Women's Super League 1, the highest level of football in the country. A team of students, nurses and firefighters would rub shoulders with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Yet just a few weeks into their first season in WSL 1, the club was hit with devastating news. In order to remain in the league next season, they need to apply as a fully professional club and raise 拢350,000 to pay their players.
With just a few weeks before the application must be submitted, Grace Dent follows the club as they raise funds while facing gruelling matches against the best players in the world.
Producers: Mohini Patel and Sam Peach.
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- Mon 12 Feb 2018 11:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Fri 9 Aug 2019 23:25麻豆社 Radio 4
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