West Ham United Women vs Brighton & Hove Albion Women

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2025
3PM, £2

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WEST HAM UNITED v BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
BARCLAYS WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE
SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2025, 3PM
CHIGWELL CONSTRUCTION STADIUM
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OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
Editor: Jonny Chick
Contributors: George Benson,
Fraser Day, Emily Defroand,
Ami Ford, Jimmy Griffiths,
Gemma Purser, Rob Pritchard,
Leo Tyrie, Peter White
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SKINNER
Good afternoon and welcome back to Chigwell Construction Stadium for today’s
Barclays Women’s Super League match against Brighton & Hove Albion...
I’d like to welcome Dario
Vidošić, his staff and players to
east London for our game this
afternoon.
We’re really pleased to be back
at home in front of our supporters
today as we look to head into
the upcoming international break
on a high.
Since my last column, we
performed well against Liverpool
in a narrow defeat away from
home, but we struggled to take
the opportunities that we created
in the game. Then against Chelsea
in the Subway Women’s League
Cup semi-final, I thought the
players worked incredibly hard
against tough opposition and
we could have scored with the
opportunities that we created in
the second half.
Since then, we’ve had a ten-day
period without a game, which after
playing six games in three weeks
was very beneficial for players and
staff. It was good for everyone to
spend time away from the training
ground after such an intense
period, and it’s also allowed us to
work hard on the training pitches
in preparation for today against
Brighton.
We’re really proud as a Club to
have a record number of players
called up by their nations for the
upcoming international break.
It shows the progress that we
have made across the past 18
months with our recruitment and
highlights the development of
our players overall. We wish them
all well during their time away
on camp.
“WE’RE REALLY PLEASED
TO BE BACK AT HOME
IN FRONT OF OUR
SUPPORTERS TODAY AS WE
LOOK TO HEAD INTO THE
UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL
BREAK ON A HIGH”
Today’s fixture gives us an
opportunity to go into the
international break strongly. We
know that Brighton will provide
tough opposition, but we
know that if we play to our full
potential we can come away
with three points.
The crowd will be
incredibly important as
always, and I’d like to thank
those that have supported
us on our travels up to Liverpool
and across London to Chelsea in
recent weeks. As I said, we always
love being back at home because
we all really feel the support that
you give the team.
Rehanne
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Good afternoon and welcome back to Chigwell Construction Stadium...
We’re really happy to be
back in action and play in
front of our home support
today.
As a team, we had a lot of
matches across January, so having
ten days since our last match has
allowed everyone some downtime
away from the pitch, which is
incredibly important.
It’s also allowed us to spend
a full week on the training pitch
to prepare for the game today.
We’ve done our homework on the
opposition, and we’ve also been
able to work on areas where we’ve
felt that we needed to improve, so
we’re in a good place heading into
today’s game.
We know that we’ve performed
reasonably well in our recent
matches, but we need to improve
by taking the opportunities that we
are creating and score some more
goals. Our aim today is to do that
and come away with some points
from the game.
“WE KNOW THAT WE’VE
PERFORMED REASONABLY
WELL IN OUR RECENT
MATCHES, BUT WE NEED TO
IMPROVE BY TAKING THE
OPPORTUNITIES THAT WE
ARE CREATING AND SCORE
SOME MORE GOALS”
Brighton will be a strong test for
us today. When we faced them
earlier this season, I thought ‘we
were unlucky not to come away
with anything from the game, and
we want to make sure that we get
points in front of a home crowd.
We all have the aim of heading
into the international break
strongly, so coming away with
three points today is the aim.
We’ll need the fans to cheer us
on to help us out on the pitch. I’d
like to thank those that travelled
with us up to Liverpool and across
London to Chelsea in our recent
games. Your support on the road is
massively appreciated.
Bring the noise today!
Mini
COME ON YOU IRONS!
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Meet
TODAY’S MASCOTS!
WE HAVE SIX VERY SPECIAL MASCOTS FOR TODAY’S BARCLAYS WOMEN’S SUPER
LEAGUE FIXTURE AGAINST BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION. LET’S MEET THEM!
Thank you for your support today!
ELIAS GARCÍA
HENNERKES
Age: 8
Favourite Player:
Kinga Szemik
FRANKIE
TAYLOR
Age: 11
Favourite Player:
Amber Tysiak
BOBBY
TAYLOR
Age: 6
Favourite Player:
Anouk Denton
ERIN
SHELLEY
Age: 10
Favourite Player:
Anouk Denton
MAISIE
COLEMAN
Age: 6
Favourite Player:
Shelina Zadorsky
KATY DOYLE
AWAY MASCOT
Age: 12
Favourite Player:
Fran Kirby
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SAINT FRANCIS HOSPICE
West Ham United
women’s team would
like to welcome Saint
Francis Hospice to
today’s match against
Brighton & Hove Albion.
The hospice provides specialist
care for people who are suffering
from life-limiting conditions in
Havering, Brentwood, Barking
and Dagenham, Redbridge
or West Essex, as well as
experienced, compassionate
advice and support. They work
alongside GPs, community nurses
and hospital specialists to help
manage pain and other difficult
symptoms, and also provide care
for people at the end of life, at
home and at the hospice.
Saint Francis Hospice relies on
the kindness and generosity of
our community to keep our vital
services available for everyone.
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Shekiera
MARTINEZ
‘Hey Shekiera, your English is really good and you’re speaking a lot
quicker!’ is the message Shekiera Martinez has gleefully received from
her Hammers teammates recently. The striker may only be just over a
month into her West Ham United journey, but she has already built strong
bonds on and off the pitch as she settles into the Claret and Blue family.
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Shekiera Martinez
The 23-year-old signed for
the Club in the summer,
penning a three-year
contract after ending an
eight-year stay at Frauen-
Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.
Playing for Frankfurt was
all Martinez had known in her
professional career and July 2024
marked a period of change in the
Germany U23 international’s life.
Leaving a side that she had played
more than 110 times for, the No19
made the move to England but
quickly returned to her home
country, as she spent the first half
of the season at SC Freiburg to
accumulate the necessary points
to meet the Governing Body
Endorsement (GBE) criteria for
international player visas.
During her spell at Freiburg,
the Fulda-born striker made a
clear impact, scoring five goals
and registering two assists in 12
Frauen-Bundesliga matches, and
she returned to Chadwell Heath in
January with a burning desire to
bring that form into the Hammers’
Barclays Women’s Super League
endeavors.
Her first league start, which
followed a positive performance
against Tottenham Hotspur in
the Subway® Women’s League
Cup, came against Everton on 26
January. The clock hadn’t even
ticked over to double digits at
Chigwell Construction Stadium
when Martinez found the back of
the net, opening her Hammers
account with a terrific bullet
header as she latched onto Viviane
Asseyi’s near-post corner.
“I was so happy to score my
first goal so early in my career at
West Ham,” beamed Martinez.
“Seeing how my team celebrated,
and how close we all are, it felt
like I had been here longer than
just one month.
“I’m really happy at the Club, to
be honest. Settling into the team
was very easy and the girls are so
nice to me. There’s a real family
feel here, everyone is really close.
We’re a real team and it’s so good
to be a part of.
“I love the positivity we have,
and the physicality, the speed of
the games. It’s a shame that the
results haven’t always been what
we wanted because I think we’ve
been better in those games, but
we’ve just missed out.
“I have to say, the first games
were really hard for me because
of the physicality of the teams we
were playing against. I was quite
sore after the games, but now it’s
getting better. That’s also helped
by the feedback from the girls
and their positivity.”
Post Everton, there was a
wholesome feel in east London
as Martinez celebrated her first
goal with January signing Verena
Hanshaw, whom she spent six
years at Frankfurt with, who
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had also celebrated a landmark
against the Toffees having made
her West Ham debut.
Martinez made no secret about
how delighted she was to be
reunited with the left-back and the
pair have helped each other settle
into life at Chadwell Heath.
“I’m really happy that Verena’s
here,” she revealed. “When
we played with each other in
Frankfurt, we were really close
with each other and it’s really
helped me to have her here.
“I haven’t been able to see
London a lot! We’re at home a
lot for recovery because after
training I have to sleep and take
care of myself. In my time off
I want to be able to explore
London a lot more.
“My English is getting better!
Some people are telling me ‘hey
Shekiera, your English is really
good and you’re speaking a lot
quicker!’. It’s nice to hear people
say that but my first days trying
to learn the language were
quite tough!”
When Martinez joined West
Ham, she stated she wanted to
challenge herself by playing in the
WSL – and the drive to succeed
as a professional footballer has
always run through her.
Martinez’s earliest memories
of playing football are of playing
for enjoyment, still thriving in the
competitive nature of the sport
but, as she described, ‘playing
without thinking’. She began her
career with SV Gläserzell and FV
Horas before joining Frankfurt
in 2016, which was when the
prospect of playing professionally
really arose.
“When I was at Frankfurt, in
the first team, it really hit me
how much I wanted to be a
professional footballer,” she said.
“In the early stages of my career,
for me, everything happened so
quickly, I just had so much fun.
I’m also very thankful for my time
at SC Freiburg earlier this season.
I maybe could have built up some
more confidence there, but I think
I will get better. I met so many nice
people there and enjoyed every
single day, because I see how
quickly time goes.”
Following this afternoon’s game
against Brighton & Hove Albion,
Martinez will once again link up
with the Germany U23 national
team, for fixtures against England
and the Netherlands.
Consistent minutes in the WSL
and standout performances will
only help Martinez’s pedigree on
the international stage, and she
hopes a call-up to the first team
won’t be far away.
She said: “I’m so grateful to play
for the U23s. I’m one of the oldest
in the squad, so I try to take my
experience and help the younger
players. I want to use my time in
the U23s as a chance to grow, and
hopefully I will play for the first
team one day!”
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SUPPORTER
SERVICES
THE LATEST FROM WEST
HAM UNITED’S DEDICATED
SUPPORTER SERVICES TEAM!
Welcome to Chigwell
Construction Stadium
for today’s Barclays
Women’s Super League
match against Brighton &
Hove Albion! Whether you’re a
dedicated Season Ticket Holder or
joining us for your first West Ham
United women’s team game, our
Supporter Services team is here
to help.
ABOUT US
Our dedicated team of nine
full-time staff is here to assist you
Monday to Friday, ready to address
your feedback and provide support
whenever needed. On matchdays,
you’ll find our Supporter Liaison
Officer (SLO) team members
available at two information points
or stationed near every turnstile
in the stadium. For additional
help, connect with us on X at
@WestHamHelp or via our contact
form at whufc.com/help. You
can also explore our Supporter
Information Help Centre at whufc.
com/help or view the updated
2024/25 Supporter Charter on
whufc.com.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO
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experience as a West Ham United
women’s team mascot! Treat
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they’ll cherish forever, including
the chance to meet the players
and walk onto the pitch in front
of fellow supporters before
kick-off. To join the waiting list
for this incredible opportunity to
lead out their beloved Hammers,
email our Supporter Services
team at supporterservices@
westhamunited.co.uk.
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CHANNELS
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The Supporter Services WhatsApp
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Subscribe now by scanning the QR
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@WestHamHelp
We use @WestHamHelp on X
(formerly Twitter) to address all
aspects of supporter service,
experience and engagement.
We’re here to answer your queries
and provide regular updates on
the things that matter most. If
you have a question, please reach
out! X is monitored from 9am to
5pm, Monday to Friday, and from
two hours before kick-off on
matchdays.
Hammers Help
Hammers Help is your one-stop
resource for all things West Ham
United! Need information on
ticketing, accessibility, or Club
services? Look no further! Visit
whufc.com/help to explore the
FAQs Centre! The site has been
created to provide supporters
with all the answers they need.
FAQs are updated frequently and
cover everything from matchday
information to Club policies. If you
are unable to find the answer you
need, please submit a question via
our contact form.
Hammers Hub
Stay up to date with our newlyupdated
Hammers Hub page
for everything related to your
matchday experience! Our
dedicated page offers a wealth
of information to enhance
your experience before, during
and after you visit Chigwell
Construction Stadium. Head to
whufc.com/hammershub to
explore all the features Hammers
Hub has to offer.
Fans Section on whufc.com
Dive into the Fans Section on our
official website to make the most
of your matchday experience and
stay connected with all things
West Ham United. Here, you’ll
find essential information, exciting
updates, and exclusive content
tailored just for you. Discover
the latest information by visiting
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MATCHDAY
First Time Visitor Certificates
Is this your first time attending a
West Ham United women’s team
match at Chigwell Construction
Stadium? We have a First Time
Certificate for the 2024/25 season
that we’d love to send you! To
receive your certificate, simply
email us at supporterservices@
westhamunited.co.uk with
your full name, address, and
mention Brighton & Hove Albion.
Alternatively, you can pick one up
in person by speaking to one of
our dedicated SLO team members
around the stadium.
Junior Hammer
Safeguarding Wristbands
Our SLO team will continue
to distribute Junior Hammer
wristbands to families attending
all women’s team fixtures. These
wristbands feature the season’s
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branding and include space on
the reverse for important details,
such as your client reference
number, seat details, and an
emergency contact number.
This ensures we can quickly
reunite you with your child if you
become separated. If you need to
report a concern after the match,
please email us at safeguarding@
westhamunited.co.uk.
Junior Hammers Passports
The Junior Hammers Passport is a
special West Ham United creation
designed for fans under 16. Young
supporters can add a unique
sticker to their collection each
time they attend a WSL match at
Chigwell Construction Stadium.
With eleven stickers to collect in
total, how many will you gather
by the end of the season? To pick
up your matchday passport and
Brighton & Hove Albion sticker,
please speak to one of our SLOs
at the information point by the
stadium car park entrance.
Matchday Supporter
Liaison Officer Team
The Matchday Supporter Liaison
Officer Team is back for another
season at Chigwell Construction
Stadium! As in previous seasons,
we will be stationed at key areas
around the ground to help ensure
a smooth entry and a fantastic
matchday experience for all. You’ll
find us at every entrance, as well
as at our two dedicated Supporter
Services Information Points, both
inside and outside the stadium.
Our matchday team is here to
assist, so don’t hesitate to stop by,
say hello, share your feedback,
and enjoy your time with us. We
look forward to seeing you at the
stadium!
MATCHDAY GUIDE
Check out our West Ham United women’s team
matchday guide, your ultimate resource for
making the most of your matchday experience!
Packed with essential information, it covers
everything from travel tips and stadium facilities
to food and drink options. Whether you’re
a first-time visitor or a loyal supporter, this
guide has all you need for an unforgettable day cheering on the
Hammers!
What’s happening?
• Hammerhead and Bubbles will be at Chigwell
Construction Stadium, make sure to say hi!
• First-time certificates available for all supporters’ making their
first trip to Chigwell Construction Stadium – these are available
from the SLO team at the Supporter Services information tent
• Young visitor wristbands will be handed out by the SLO team
• Junior Hammer Passports available to
collect from the information tent
• Half-time penalty shoot-out competition
REPORTING
NUMBER
We do not tolerate abuse or discrimination in any form. If you have any concerns,
please speak to the nearest steward or SLO and they will be able to assist you
further. All incidents are reported directly to the Control Room and enable us to
monitor the situation and take action at the time of it occurring.
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Meet The Opposition
BRIGHTON &
HOVE ALBION
Brighton & Hove Albion are
enjoying a positive 2024/25
campaign under Dario
Vidošić. The Seagulls are
currently in fifth with five wins
from their 13 Barclays Women’s
Super League matches, but are yet
to secure a league victory since
the turn of the new year.
In fact, their last WSL win
came against the Hammers in
November, when summer signing
Fran Kirby struck late to deny West
Ham what would have been a
well-earned point – as Rehanne
Skinner’s side levelled proceedings
through a Katrina Gorry brace,
having been two goals down.
The south-coast club joined the
WSL in the 2018/19 campaign, and
their highest finish in England’s
top flight came in the 2020/21
season – ending the term sixth in
the standings.
Brighton, who last time out
were beaten 3-2 at Aston Villa
in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup,
will hope they can rediscover the
form that helped them suffer just
one defeat from their opening
seven games in all competitions,
this afternoon.
TRANSFER
INS AND OUTS
Brighton only made one
signing during the January
transfer window, which
came in the form of defender
Caitlin Hayes (below) on
a permanent transfer from
Celtic, whom she spent
the past four-and-a-half
seasons with.
A quiet January followed
a busy summer as Vidošić
brought in ten new faces,
including two England
internationals: midfielder
Fran Kirby and striker
Nikita Parris.
Alongside Kirby,
midfielder Jelena Čanković
also arrived from the
Stamford Bridge club in the
summer, while Scotland
international McLauchlan
and the Netherlands’ Marisa
Olislagers also joined
Vidošić’s new-look side.
In one of seven summer
departures from the Amex,
England international Katie
Robinson, who was the
Seagulls’ second-top scorer
in all competitions last term,
joined WSL rivals Aston Villa
on a free transfer.
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ONES TO WATCH
RACHEL McLAUCHLAN
Defender
When Rachel McLauchlan faced
the Hammers in November, it was
only her second league start for
Brighton after joining the Seagulls
in the summer. That afternoon at
the Amex, the 27-year-old fullback
produced a goal and an assist
as Brighton claimed a narrow
3-2 victory, and has since started
every WSL game under Vidošić.
McLauchlan, who has made
more than three clearances and
two interceptions per game this
term, ended a three-season stay
at Rangers to join the Seagulls.
The defender had also plied her
trade with Aberdeen, Hibernian
and Glasgow City, as well as
Yeovil Town.
VICKY LOSADA
Midfielder
The addition of Vicky Losada
in the summer of 2023 was a
statement signing for the Seagulls.
The midfielder arrived after one
season at Roma, whom she joined
following two campaigns with
Manchester City. The 33-year-old,
who has also played for Arsenal,
was part of the squad that lifted
the 2021/22 Women’s League
Cup, and she contributed a goal
against rivals Manchester United
in that season’s group stage. But
Losada is arguably most well
known for her stay at Spanish
giants Barcelona, where she won
the UEFA Women’s Champions
League, seven Spanish cups and
six league titles in eight seasons.
NIKITA PARRIS
Forward
THE MANAGER... Brian Vidošic
Vidošić, who was appointed Brighton manager in the summer, has certainly shown
his managerial qualities in the WSL this term – especially at the start of the campaign,
with his team chalking up four victories from their opening six league games.
The 37-year-old spent two seasons at Melbourne City in Australia’s A-League in his first
managerial role before moving to the Amex, succeeding interim boss Mikey Harris.
As a player, Vidošić made more than 20 appearances for Australia’s first team, making his
debut just three years after his first senior appearance in football.
After beginning his career at Brisbane Roar, Vidošić played 30 times for FC
Nürnberg before making loan moves to MSV Duisburg and Arminia Bielefeld.
Then, he spent two years at Adelaide United, making more than 50
appearances – the most he made for any club. He would then go onto play
for a further nine sides, including Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix.
Former Manchester City and
Manchester United forward Nikita
Parris has been a breath of fresh
air for Brighton since arriving in
the summer. Moving from the Red
Devils after topping their scoring
charts last term, the 30-year-old
has brought experience to the
Seagulls’ frontline, scoring nine
goals and providing two assists
in all competitions – including a
brace in last weekend’s FA Cup
tie. Parris’ first-team career began
at Everton before later spending
spells with Lyon and Arsenal.
She also made history with the
Lionesses, helping England win
UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 for the
first time.
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Jiri Svarc
WEST HAM UNITED FOUNDATION
LAUNCHES 2025 LONDON
MARATHON CAMPAIGN
The West Ham United Foundation
is delighted to announce the
launch of its 2025 London
Marathon campaign, with an
ambitious goal to raise £50,000
in support of the transformative
Beckton Community Hub
redevelopment.
Taking place on Sunday 27
April 2025, the London Marathon
is one of the most prestigious
marathons worldwide and offers
an unparalleled atmosphere, with
vibrant London crowds lining the
26.2-mile course past some of the
city’s most iconic landmarks.
WHY WE RUN: THE
NEED FOR CRITICAL
FUNDS
This year’s campaign is more
crucial than ever as we enter
the final stages of the Beckton
Community Hub project. This
redevelopment will create a
welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring
space where people of all ages
can connect, grow and access the
support they need. The Hub will
be a beacon for the east London
community, fostering stronger,
brighter futures. Every stride our
runners take, and every donation
received, will be a step closer to
realising this vision.
MEET TEAM WEST
HAM UNITED
FOUNDATION 2025
This year, we are proud to
introduce three inspiring
individuals who will represent the
Foundation on marathon day,
each bringing their unique story
and passion for the cause.
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Jiri Svarc
West Ham United Board Member
“Hi, I’m Jiri Svarc, a West Ham
United board member and lifelong
supporter. My love for the Club
started when Luděk Mikloško
joined West Ham from the Czech
first division. A standout memory
for me is our 2023 Conference
League victory in Prague, a historic
moment I shared with my family.
“I’ve run marathons in Prague
and Athens, as well as the
Grossglockner 60km Ultra-Trail
and Sweden’s 90km Vasaloppet
ski race. Running the London
Marathon in 2023 was a challenge
I embraced to support the
Foundation, and I’m honoured
to do it again in 2025, this time
alongside Matt and Hans.
“For me, it’s not about personal
achievement but about helping the
Foundation provide opportunities
for east London’s youth. Training
while balancing work is tough, but
the cause keeps me motivated.
Please consider donating to help
us make a real difference in the
community.”
Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith
West Ham Supporter & Non-
Profit Founder
“Hi, I’m Matthew Smith, a 27-yearold
West Ham supporter from the
United States and the founder
of a non-profit housing business
that helps essential workers,
like teachers and nurses, find
stable paths to homeownership.
The London Marathon will be
my fourth Abbott World Major
Marathon, following Chicago
(2022), New York (2023), and
Berlin (2024).
“I’m excited to experience
the London course’s incredible
atmosphere, iconic landmarks, and
energetic crowds. While I’m a bit
wary of the hills – having mostly
run flatter courses – I’m ready for
the challenge.
“Running for the West Ham
United Foundation means
supporting the powerful impact
the Club has on east London
communities. Football unites us,
and I’m proud to run for a cause
that makes a real difference.
Please support me in raising vital
funds for the Foundation.”
Hans Louis
Executive Performance Chef,
Rush Green Training Ground
“Hello! I’m Hans Louis, Executive
Performance Chef at Rush Green
and proud father to Carter, Cuba,
and Hali. This will be my first
London Marathon, and my goal is
simple: finish with pride!
“I’ve heard that Canary Wharf
can be a tough part of the course,
but I’m preparing for it. As I train,
I’m constantly reminded of the
Foundation’s incredible work
supporting children and families
in need. I’ve even had the privilege
of participating in Foundation
activities and witnessing first hand
how they create opportunities
for young people to succeed,
regardless of their background.
Hans Louis
“I’m running to raise funds
for this amazing cause. Every
donation, big or small, makes a
real difference. Thank you for
supporting me and the West Ham
United community.”
JOIN US ON THE
JOURNEY
The London Marathon is more
than a race; it’s a testament to
determination, community spirit
and the power of collective action.
By supporting Team West Ham
United Foundation, you’re not just
cheering on our runners, you’re
investing in the future of east
London.
Donate today at www.
justgiving.com/campaign/
whuflondonmarathon2025 and
help us reach our £50,000 goal.
Together, we can create lasting
change, one step at a time.
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Verena Hanshaw
FAVOURITES
VERENA HANSHAW DISCUSSES HER FAVOURITE THINGS, FROM
FROM KARAOKE SONGS, TO HOLIDAYS, TO OTHER SPORTS!
BOX SET OR TV SERIES
I watch a lot of TV and to
choose a favourite one
is difficult. I’d say Vikings,
I watched it on Netflix.
PHONE APP
I’d say WhatsApp.
COMPUTER GAME
We recently played on
the Nintendo Switch –
we played Super Mario
and Mario Party. I did play
FIFA when I was younger,
but since then, not
as much.
HOLIDAY DESTINATION
That’s a tough one.
I went to Iceland a few
years ago and it was
really nice because
you can do and see so
much. That’s probably
my favourite place I’ve
been to so far.
OTHER SPORT TO WATCH
I love to watch
skiing, because
Austria is very good
at it, and darts! I’m
really into darts now,
I watched the World
Championships!
SPORTS STAR
When I was young,
I looked up to
Ronaldinho and David
Beckham.
TEAMMATE
It would have to be
Shekiera [Martinez].
We played together at
Frankfurt.
GROUND TO PLAY AT
I loved it when I played
at Old Trafford in the
opening game of UEFA
Euro 2022. It was the
opening game of the
tournament, and the
stadium and atmosphere
were both amazing.
MATCH YOU’VE BEEN
TO WATCH
It was about two years
ago and it was Frankfurt
versus Chelsea. It was
such a good game
because the fans were
just amazing.
MATCH YOU’VE PLAYED IN
Again, it would have to
be the first game of Euro
2022 at Old Trafford,
against England.
MEAL
I love pizza, and potato
dumplings. In Rome, the
pizza was really good.
KARAOKE SONG
I think I have to do one,
but I haven’t done it yet!
I’d maybe pick Barbie
Girl – I could maybe do a
duet with Shekiera!
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WEST HAM UNITED WOMEN | STATS
FIXTURES & RESULTS
2024/25
DATE OPPONENT H/A VENUE KO/ATT COMP F-A GOALSCORERS
SEPTEMBER
Sat 21 Manchester United A Old Trafford 8,761 WSL 0-3 –
Sun 29 Liverpool H Chigwell Construction Stadium 1,799 WSL 1-1 Ueki
OCTOBER
Wed 2 Portsmouth H Chigwell Construction Stadium 474 WLC 6-1 Piubel, Harries (2), Asseyi (2), Ueki
Sun 6 Manchester City A Joie Stadium 3,316 WSL 0-2 –
Sun 13 Everton A Walton Hall Park 435 WSL 1-1 Denton
Sun 20 Arsenal H Chigwell Construction Stadium 3,512 WSL 0-2 –
NOVEMBER
Sun 3 Tottenham Hotspur A Gaughan Group Stadium 1,800 WSL 1-2 Ueki
Sun 10 Leicester City H Chigwell Construction Stadium 1,617 WSL 1-0 Asseyi
Sat 16 Brighton & Hove Albion A AMEX Stadium 4,638 WSL 2-3 Gorry (2)
Sun 24 London City Lionesses A Hayes Lane 931 WLC 4-1 Asseyi (2), Paví, Ueki
DECEMBER
Sun 8 Crystal Palace H Chigwell Construction Stadium 1,414 WSL 5-2 Asseyi, Piubel, Paví, Denton, Gorry
Wed 11 Southampton H Chigwell Construction Stadium 468 WLC 3-0 Zadorsky, Peake (OG), Brynjarsdóttir
Sun 15 Aston Villa A Villa Park 2,494 WSL 1-3 Asseyi
JANUARY
Sun 19 Chelsea H Chigwell Construction Stadium 2,461 WSL 0-5 –
Wed 22 Tottenham Hotspur A Brisbane Road 992 WLC 2-1 Piubel, Smith
Sun 26 Everton H Chigwell Construction Stadium 1,219 WSL 2-0 Martinez, Asseyi
Wed 29 Liverpool H Chigwell Construction Stadium 859 WFAC 0-5 –
FEBRUARY
Sun 2 Liverpool A Totally Wicked Stadium 3,166 WSL 0-1 –
Wed 5 Chelsea A Kingsmeadow TBA WLC 0-2 –
Sun 16 Brighton & Hove Albion H Chigwell Construction Stadium 3pm WSL
MARCH
Sun 2 Arsenal A Meadow Park 5.30pm WSL
Wed 5 Manchester City H Chigwell Construction Stadium 7pm WSL
Sun 23 Tottenham Hotspur H Chigwell Construction Stadium 3pm WSL
Sun 30 Chelsea A Kingsmeadow 2pm WSL
APRIL
Sun 20 Manchester United H Chigwell Construction Stadium 3pm WSL
Sun 27 Crystal Palace A VBS Community Stadium 2pm WSL
MAY
Sun 4 Aston Villa H Chigwell Construction Stadium 3pm WSL
Sun 11 Leicester City A King Power Stadium TBC WSL
* All fixture times and dates subject to change WSL – Women’s Super League WFAC – The Adobe Women's FA Cup WLC – Subway Women’s League Cup
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SQUAD ROLL CALL
+ OUT ON LOAN WSL LEAGUE CUP FA CUP TOTAL
NO. POS. PLAYER APPS GOALS APPS GOALS APPS GOALS APPS GOALS
1 GK Kinga Szemik 12 - 1 - - - 13 -
2 D Kirsty Smith 3 (3) - 4 1 - (1) - 7 (4) 1
3 D Inès Belloumou+ - - - - - - - -
4 M Oona Siren 10 (1) - 3 (2) - 1 - 14 (3) -
5 D Amber Tysiak 12 - (1) - 1 - 13 (1) -
7 M Marika Bergman Lundin - (2) - 4 - - - 4 (2) -
9 F Riko Ueki 12 2 1 (3) 3 1 - 14 (3) 5
10 M Dagný Brynjarsdóttir 3 (8) - 2 (1) 1 - (1) - 5 (10) 1
11 M Manuela Paví 5 (7) 1 3 (2) 1 1 - 9 (9) 2
12 M Emma Harries 4 (5) - 3 (1) 2 - (1) - 7 (7) 2
13 D Eva Nyström 1 - 1 - - - 2 -
14 D Shelina Zadorsky 11 (1) - 3 (1) - - (1) - 14 (3) -
15 M Kristie Mewis - (1) - - - - - - (1) -
16 M Jess Ziu - - - - - - - -
17 M Camila Sáez 5 - 3 (2) - 1 - 9 (2) -
18 D Anouk Denton 13 2 (2) - 1 - 14 (2) 2
19 M Shekeira Martinez 2 (1) 1 2 - 1 - 5 (1) 1
20 F Viviane Asseyi 12 4 2 (2) 4 1 - 15 (2) 8
21 D Shannon Cooke+ 3 (5) - 4 - - - 7 (5) -
22 M Katrina Gorry 13 3 1 (1) - 1 - 15 (1) 3
24 D Jessie Stapleton+ - - - - - - - -
25 GK Megan Walsh - - 4 - 1 - 5 -
26 D Li Mengwen 8 - 4 (1) - 1 - 13 (1) -
29 D Verena Hanshaw 2 - 1 - - - 3 -
30 GK Katelin Talbert+ - - - - - - - -
33 M Halle Houssein - - 2 - - - 2 -
34 M Macey Nicholls+ - - - - - - - -
35 F Princess Ademiluyi - (1) - - - - - - (1) -
36 M Soraya Walsh - - 1 - - - 1 -
38 M Ellie Moore+ - - - - - - - -
41 M Keira Flannery+ - - - - - - - -
42 D Marnie Morrison - - 1 - - - 1 -
43 D Daniella Way - - - (2) - - - - (2) -
44 F Ruby Doe + - - 1 - - - 1 -
77 F Seraina Piubel 9 (4) 1 4 (1) 2 - (1) - 13 (6) 3
BARCLAYS WOMEN’S SUPER LEAGUE
2024/25
POS CLUB P W D L F A GD PTS FORM
01 Chelsea 13 12 1 0 38 6 +32 37 ????????
02 Manchester United 13 9 3 1 24 5 +19 30 ?????
03 Arsenal 13 8 3 2 29 9 +20 27 ?????
04 Manchester City 13 8 1 4 30 18 +12 25 ??????
05 Brighton & Hove Albion 13 5 3 5 19 22 -3 18 ??????
06 Tottenham Hotspur 13 5 2 6 19 26 -7 17 ??????
07 Liverpool 13 4 3 6 13 20 -7 15 ?????
08 Everton 13 3 4 6 11 20 -9 13 ?????
09 West Ham United 13 3 2 8 14 25 -11 11 ??????
10 Aston Villa 13 2 4 7 15 24 -9 10 ???????
11 Leicester City 13 2 3 8 6 19 -13 9 ?????
12 Crystal Palace 13 1 3 9 11 35 -24 6 ?????
+Out on loan *No longer with West Ham United
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WELCOME, EVIE GUTTERIDGE!
We are delighted to welcome Evie Gutteridge as the
newest member of the Supporter Services team in
her role as Supporter Liaison Officer Apprentice. Evie
will play an integral part in enhancing the matchday
experience for all fans by leading the Supporter
Liaison Officer operation at every West Ham United
men’s and women’s team home fixture and engaging
directly with supporters.
As a lifelong and passionate West Ham supporter,
Evie brings a deep understanding of the Club’s values,
traditions and fanbase. Her enthusiasm and knowledge
will be instrumental in building strong relationships
with supporters and ensuring that every matchday runs
seamlessly.
In her role, Evie will serve as a vital link between the
Club and its fans, handling queries, collecting feedback,
and fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at
London Stadium and Chigwell Construction Stadium.
We are confident that Evie’s dedication and love for
the Club will shine through in her work, making a real
difference to the overall supporter experience.

MANAGER: REHANNE SKINNER
MANAGER: DARIO VIDOŠIĆ
(GK) KINGA SZEMIK
KIRSTY SMITH
OONA SIREN
AMBER TYSIAK
MARIKA BERGMAN LUNDIN
RIKO UEKI
DAGNÝ BRYNJARSDÓTTIR
MANUELA PAVÍ
EMMA HARRIES
EVA NYSTRÖM
SHELINA ZADORSKY
KRISTIE MEWIS
JESS ZIU
CAMILA SÁEZ
ANOUK DENTON
SHEKIERA MARTINEZ
VIVIANE ASSEYI
SHANNON COOKE
© KATRINA GORRY
(GK) MEGAN WALSH
LI MENGWEN
VERENA HANSHAW
HALLE HOUSSEIN
PRINCESS ADEMILUYI
SORAYA WALSH
MARNIE MORRISON
DANIELLA WAY
SERAINA PIUBEL
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MATCH OFFICIALS
LUCY MAY
ANASTASIYA
VOLOSHCHUK
ISABEL CHAPLIN
4 TH
LORRAINE CATCHPOLE
2 MARIA THORISDOTTIR
3 POPPY PATTINSON
5 GURO BERGSVAND
6 VICKY LOSADA
7 AISHA MASAKA
8 PAULINE BREMER
9 NIKITA PARRIS
10 JELENA ČANKOVIĆ
11 KIKO SEIKE
12 CAITLIN HAYES
14 FRAN KIRBY
15 NADINE NOORDAM
16 JORELYN CARABALI
17 BEX RAYNER
18 MAISIE SYMONDS
19 MARISA OLISLAGERS
20 BRUNA VILAMALA
21 MADISON HALEY
22 DEJANA STEFANOVIĆ
23 MARIT AUÉE
27 RACHEL McLAUCHLAN
28 MELINA LOECK (GK)
32 SOPHIE BAGGALEY (GK)
33 CHARLIE RULE
59 MICHELLE AGYEMANG
NEXT HOME GAME: v MANCHESTER CITY, WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE, SUNDAY 16 MARCH 2025, 3PM