Fulham Football Club Women are delighted to announce Emma Marlow and Rachel Woodland will be taking on dual responsibilities next season as both take the next steps in their footballing careers. Marlow and Woodland will balance playing commitments with new coaching roles, assisting Head Coach Steve Jaye and his staff on the training ground.
Experienced keeper Marlow was delighted to take on this new position: "To be a player-coach for the 2021/22 season is an exciting opportunity for me. This new role will allow me to support the goalkeepers within the squad and I can't wait to get started."
Defender Woodland was excited to begin her transition to coaching, too: "I’ve always had an interest and passion in supporting and developing people, so I’m excited to be able to do this whilst developing myself in a coaching role, especially as women’s football and the Fulham FC women’s team continue to grow. I know I’m fortunate to have this chance and to have the support of Steve and the rest of the team behind the scenes at Fulham too."
Head Coach Steve Jaye welcomed the additions to his backroom team ahead of the 2021/22 season: "I’m delighted that Rach and Marlow will be continuing their journeys with us in a dual player/coach capacity. They both demonstrate some excellent personal and coaching skills that will support them in these roles, as well as the football knowledge they have acquired during their long-playing careers. I know they will be excellent additions to the coaching staff and we’re looking forward to formally integrating them into the staff in pre-season."
FFCW will compete in the London South East Regional Women’s Football League next season, with further information regarding fixtures expected in early July.
