Name: Melissa Clive
Squad Number: 1
Position: Goalkeeper
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 19/02/96
Town: Whitefield
Previous Clubs: None
Pen Pic: Mel has been with us since the Under 10s first started and has now developed into a first class goalkeeper, she can pull off some fantastic saves and has a kick that an adult would be proud of. She has also scored in a league game from her own net. The league champions Blackpool even commented that their squad would be perfect if they had our goalkeeper.
Most Improved Player of the Season 2007/08
Name: Ellie Evans
Squad Number: 3
Position: Defender
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 24/01/97
Town: Bury
Previous Clubs: Radcliffe Girls
Pen Pic: Ellie joined us at the start of the Under 12s season and slotted into the team with ease. She took up her role as defender and is another no nonsense player who loves the challenge and is rarely beaten. She puts her all into every game and still puts tackles in after sustaining injury. She smiles through out every game and is a complete defender.
Players Player of the Season 2007/08
Name: Holly Golding
Squad Number: 7
Position: Defender
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 22/12/95
Town: Radcliffe (Los Santos)
Previous Clubs: None
Pen Pic: Holly has played for Bury Girls since Under 10s and loves football. She is a no nonsense centre half and is fearless to any challenge. She has never pulled out of a tackle in her life and leads by example. She is our current captain and has had the most girl of the match awards for the last 3 seasons awarded by the oppositions.
Manager's Player of the Season 2006/07
Most Wins Girl of the Match 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08
Name: Kimberli Kendall
Squad Number: 2
Position: Striker
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 16/12/96
Town: Whitefield
Previous Clubs: None
Pen Pic: Kim has been with us from the start of Under 10s and can play anywhere on the pitch. She has come from defender to a striker role and on her day can be a defenders worst nightmare. She has scored numerous goals and with her dedication towards our club has sustained a broken arm (vs Man United) and has currently broken her foot. We are all gutted for her as she will miss the summer tournaments but hopefully be back for the start of the season.
Manager's Player of the Season 2005/06
Name: Nicola Murphy
Squad Number: 15
Position: Midfield
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 17/03/96
Town: Prestwich
Previous Clubs: None
Pen Pic: Nicola joined us half way through the 2007/2008 season and has come on leaps and bounds. She works hard and gives 100% effort. She can read a game really well and can put together pin point accurate balls. She is also another player that is dedicated to our club.
Name: Mairead Burleigh
Squad Number: 8
Position: Defender
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 03/03/96
Town: Littleborough
Previous Clubs: Rochdale Girls
Pen Pic: Maz joined us at the end of the Under 12s season and has played in friendlies and tournaments for the Shakers. She will make an immediate impact to the Bury midfield and is a quality player who can hold her own. From what we have seen of her up to now she will be a great asset to this team and always leads by example.
Name: Emily Fogg
Squad Number: 5
Position: Left Midfield
Foot: Left
Date of Birth: 02/02/97
Town: Bolton
Previous Clubs: Heaton Dene Boys FC, Bolton Wanderers Girls FC
Pen Pic: Emily has one of the sweetest left feet you will ever see. She rules the left side of midfield/wing. She is quick off the mark. She is a natural footballer with lots of ability. And has already got her first trophy in her first outing with the Shakers. More to come I think for Emily.
Name: Lauren Kavanagh
Squad Number: 6
Position: Midfield
Foot: Left
Date of Birth: 27/11/95
Town: Bury
Previous Clubs: Centre of Excellence (07/08), Bury Girls & Ladies FC (05/06, 06/07)
Pen Pic: Lauren is blessed with a sweet left foot and can turn a player and deliver with her right if needed. She is a natural left winger. She has and will continue to score some good goals from this position.
Name: Jenna Richardson
Squad Number: 4
Position: Midfield
Foot: Both
Date of Birth: 19/08/96
Town: Rochdale
Previous Clubs: Rochdale Girls
Pen Pic: Jenna came to us at the end of the under 12s season. She is a delight at training and is always willing to learn and take new ideas on board. She is an adaptable player who so far as played in most midfield positions. She has impressed in the tournaments so far this summer.
Name: Lauren Waterman
Squad Number: 16
Position: Defender
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 30/08/96
Town: Royton, Oldham
Previous Clubs: Rochdale Girls
Pen Pic: Lauren is another centre half. She is as tough as old nails and you have got to be the ultimate striker to get past this girl, as she is another no nonsense defender. Lauren takes no prisoners and bears down on you with no mercy. An asset to any back four.
Name: Lucy Golding
Squad Number:
Position: Coach/Referee/Ladies Player
Foot: Left
Date of Birth: 20/08/1991
Town: Radcliffe
Occupation: Student
Previous Clubs: Radcliffe Girls (1999-2002), Manchester United (2002-2003), Bolton Wanderers (2003-2004), Bury Girls and Ladies (2004-Present)
Pen Pic: Lucy has played football since she was eight and in her third season of football scored 52 goals. Whilst playing for Radcliffe she helped them to become U12s Lancashire League Champions and played against Rotterdam from Holland and scored 2 European goals. After playing for various clubs Lucy is now playing for the Ladies team here at Bury and is a qualified Level 1 coach and referee.
Name: Courtney Bradburn
Squad Number: 12
Position: Midfield/Striker
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 2/10/95
Town: Castleton, Rochdale
Previous Clubs: Rochdale Girls
Pen Pic: Courtney joined us at the end of the U12s season. To date she has demonstrated her strength in the tournaments we have recently entered. She is a natural winger and likes to run at goal. She is a strong character who likes to do well. She has fitted instantly in to the team and we expect her to do well next season.
Name: Naomi Hildersley
Squad Number: 14
Position: Midfield
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 14/01/96
Town: Littleborough
Previous Clubs: Rochdale Girls
Pen Pic: Nami joined us at the end of the Under 12s season and is another player that will make an immediate impact on this team. A natural player who can play with both feet and makes football look effortless. Nami isn't afraid to speak her mind and shows great leadership abilities. She is a great signing for this club.
Name: Diana Golding
Squad Number:
Position: Manager
Foot: Both
Date of Birth: Young
Town: Radcliffe
Occupation: Student Support Manager
Previous Clubs: Radcliffe Girls 2001/2002, 2002/2003
Pen Pic: As the only female manager of the club Diana has proved she can stand her own against the male dominated world of football. She strives to win but not at all cost and to do it fairly. When the season finishes Diana takes her team to as many tournaments and friendlies as possible. She is also a Level 1 Qualified Coach and First Aider.
Name: Charlotte Vining
Squad Number: 9
Position: Midfield/Defender
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 20/12/95
Town: Radcliffe
Previous Clubs: None
Pen Pic: Charlotte started playing at Under 11s and was spotted by the Manager whilst playing for her school. She is without a doubt one of the fittest players on the team and never seems to get tired. She is one of the most annoying players you will come across as she is always in the oppositions face and chasing down every ball. She never complains and puts 100% effort into everything.
Coaches Player of the season 2006/07
Manager's Player of the Season 2007/08
Name: Lizzie Evans
Squad Number: 10
Position: Midfield/Striker
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 23/11/95
Town: Bury
Previous Clubs: Radcliffe Girls
Pen Pic: Lizzie joined us at the start of the 2007/2008 season and has fitted right into the team. She has covered midfield as well as being a striker this season. She is a lethal player in the striker role and is leading goal scorer this season. She has scored the Managers Goal of the Season with the sweetest volley from a cross from the right wing and nearly ripped the goals out of the ground. She is now developing great leg power and can unleash from distance.
Leading Goalscorer 2007/08
Name: Hannah White
Squad Number: 11
Position: Midfield/Striker
Foot: Right
Date of Birth: 13/12/95
Town: Unsworth
Previous Clubs: Mauraders Boys
Pen Pic: Hannah has been with the club since Under 10s, on her day she can be the sweetest footballer to grace a field. She can head a ball like an adult and has scored some fantastic goals with both head and foot. She is a natural reader of the game and can put together fantastic passes. She is also the only player to fold her clothes up in the changing room and not destroy it like the rest of the players.
Leading Goalscorer 2005/06 2006/07
