THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO WOMEN’S AND GIRLS FOOTBALL LATE GOAL PEGS BACK ENGLAND * JARMO MATIKAINEN TO STEP DOWN FROM WALES JOB * Bristol Academy announce new manager * Kelly hits four as Cardiff take over leadership * London Bees make official launch * Oadby & Wigston Dynamo power to Cup success Featuring ALL the Women’s Leagues across the country… ACTION Shots . (above) Stef Simmons curls a free kick over the wall and towards goal for Charlton Athletic against Milton Keynes Dons (www.jamesprickett.co.uk). (below) Charlie Grimes of Keynsham Town Res closes down Cirencester Town’s Katrina Fisher.
[email protected] Jarmo Matikainen, the Finnish coach in charge of women’s international football in Wales, has announced that he is to return to his native Finland in March 2014. During his four years with Wales, Jarmo has seen the women’s national team reach its highest ever FIFA ranking and has been a part of the first ever UEFA tournament on Welsh soil with the hosting of the UEFA Women’s Under 19 finals in the summer of 2013. There has also been a significant development in the quality at all levels of the women’s game in Wales. “I have really enjoyed my time in Wales. It has been a fantastic challenge and experience both on and off the field.” said Jarmo. “To host the Under-19 finals was a tremendous occasion and the event was a great success. I have made some great friends during my time with Wales and would like to thank the FAW for their support.