west allotment CELTIC Womens Team
West Allotment Celtic Ladies was formed in the 2018-19 season being mainly a combination of West Allotment U16s and Whitley Bay FC U16s. They entered the Northumberland County league and in their first season finished runners up To Blyth town Ladies and won the Northumberland League Cup defeating Wallsend in the final 5-2.
In their short history they have been promoted and relegated from the NERWFL. They also reached the final of the County Cup losing to Newcastle United Development.
The team enjoy a close bond and have twice been to the Blackpool 7 a side competition returning with the winners plate each time.
They have two shirt sponsors – First Class Supply for their home kit and Permatt Fork Lift Trucks for their away kit. The team have now joined the juniors in playing home games at St Thomas More RC High School.
Season 2025/26
Jess
Bucas
Goalkeeper
Jess has came up through our juniors and this is her first season in women’s football. Jess is also at Park View academy where she is developing her goalkeeping skills.
Emily
Dodds
Defender/ Midfielder
Team Captain Emily came up through our juniors and has been with the team since inception. A strong combative midfielder or defender who is also a good leader.
Elise
Bell
Midfielder
An exciting young player enjoying her first season in Women’s football. A quick attacking player who never stops working.
Leah
Hall
Defender
Leah joined us last season and is developing as a defender. She was voted last season’s best young player.
Gabby
McConnell
Defender
Gabby followed a similar path to Jordan in junior football and joined our team at inception having played for other youth teams. Gabby is another versatile player who is a strong and powerful and is always likely to pop up with a goal.
Caitlyn
Hutchinson
Defender
Caitlyn joined the team at inception and originally was an attacking player. In recent seasons Caitlyn has played in defence showing great pace and determination to win tackles. She has also scored some great free kicks.
Anna
Mullen
Defender
Anna has played for the team off and on over a number of years, but has now settled back in the North East. A versatile player who is two footed and this season has made the left back position her own.
Jordan
Dean
Defender
Jordan joined the ladies team at inception having played as a junior for North Shields and Whitley Bay. A tough tackling defender and a good header of the ball. Jordan is also the team physio and carries out this task in local grassroots football on a Saturday.
Chloe
Flannaghan
Midfielder
Chloe joined our team in our second season before doing a soccer scholarship in the USA. Recently she returned home and re-joined the team. A very quick and combative midfielder Chloe creates real energy for the team.
Annie
Ritson
Forward
Annie was our top scorer last season and has continued her fine form this season. Annie played for our juniors and has a long association with West Allotment Celtic.
Megan
Hindmarsh
Midfielder
Megan is another who joined the team at inception. A strong and powerful player with a great range of passing. Megan is also our free kick specialist and likes to score the occasional headed goal too.
Abbie
Hulme
Forward
Abbie is another who joined the team at inception and is a quick forward with a good eye for goal. Abbie has also just completed her soccer scholarship in the USA and has recently re-joined the team.
Lola
Sample
Forward
Lola has come up through our juniors and is a quick forward who is in her first season in Women’s football.
Ellie
Coates
Defender
Ellie has played over the last couple of seasons. This season Ellie has shown she is a very good defender and we look forward to her developing even more in that role.
Heather
Thompson
Midfielder
A strong experienced midfielder who has previously played for her University and Sunderland centre of excellence.
David
Dodds
Team Manager
After coaching a girls team at U11, David took the team all the way to Women’s football in 2018-19 season. A holder of UEFA B and FA Youth Award he believes in developing young players and creating a good team spirit.
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