How pioneering Manchester-based women's football team forged path for today's England side - Daily Mail


7/27/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 7 months ago
by Harry Howard

Manchester Corinthians Ladies Football Club was established in 1949 by Bolton Wanderers scout Percy Ashley, so his daughter Doris - who was deaf and very talented at football - could play.

Last night England's women ended their semi-final curse by beating Sweden 4-0 and getting one hand on the Euro 2022 trophy.   But fans of the hugely popular team would do well to remember the strugg… [+21266 chars]

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