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8 hours ago
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Wales' Barton takes on Saltdean head coach role
Wales international Kayleigh Barton has taken her first step into 37-year-old forward left her playing career at Charlton Athletic earlier this month and will now take on a head coach role at Saltdean United who was in Wales' recent Nations League squad, will be hoping to feature in this summer's Euros - Wales women's first major tournament. Rhian Wilkinson will announce her squad on Thursday, 19 June from the summit of Yr Wyddfa."I'm really excited to begin my role," Barton said. "I believe we have a talented group of players and together we can achieve something special this season."I am looking forward to kicking off the season."The 86-capped international holds a UEFA A coaching licence and will work closely with Saltdean's first team managers Katie McIntyre and Amy formed a women's team in 2017 and currently play in the London and South East Women's Regional Football League.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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Former Charlton Athletic ace Barton named Saltdean United head coach
Former Charlton Athletic forward Kayleigh Barton has been named as the new head coach of London and South East Women's Regional Football League club Saltdean United. The Tigers announced news of their appointment via a post on their official club X account this evening. Advertisement Barton takes her first step into coaching after recently announcing her departure from Barclays WSL2 club Charlton Athletic. The 37-year-old Welsh international spent two seasons with The Addicks after joining the club from Brighton & Hove Albion in summer 2023. Barton holds a UEFA A coaching licence and she looks to be the perfect appointment for a Saltdean United side that are hoping to go far in the coming years. After her appointment was announced, Barton said 'I'm really excited to begin my role with Saltdean Women FC as the Head Coach. I believe we have a talented group of players and together we can achieve something special this season. I am looking forward to kicking off the season.' Barton is one of five first team players to leave Charlton Athletic during the close season. Francesca Stables, Katie Godden, Sophie O'Rourke and Melisa Filis are also moving on at the end of their current contracts at The Valley.
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19-05-2025
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Wales to reveal Euro 2025 squad at summit of Yr Wyddfa
Wales' squad for the 2025 Women's European Championships will be announced on Thursday, 19 June from the summit of Yr Wyddfa. Rhian Wilkinson's selection will be confirmed at 1,085m above sea level, Wales' highest summit, in line with the tagline of this summer's competition, 'the summit of emotions'. Wales side will be competing in their first ever major tournament, and are in Group D alongside England, France and the Netherlands. "Being able to announce our first ever major tournament squad on Wales' summit will be a truly special occasion," said Wilkinson. "The area is very close to my heart having visited regularly with my family during my time growing up in Wales." Previously known as Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa has been offically referred to by its Welsh name since 2022. Wales happy to be written off after Euro 2025 draw Euro 2025 group games - BBC TV schedule confirmed Wales' preparations for July's Euro 2025 finals, which take place in Switzerland, conclude with Nations League games against Denmark in Odense on 30 May and Italy at the stadium on 3 June. Both games are live on BBC Wales television, radio and online. Despite holding group leaders Sweden twice Wilkinson's side are four points adrift at the bottom of Nations League Group A4 and still waiting for their first win. They lost 1-0 to Italy in their competition opener before responding with an impressive 1-1 draw at home to Sweden, courtesy of Kayleigh Barton's penalty equaliser. And they picked up another point against Sweden, drawing 1-1 in Gothenburg on 8 April, to bounce back well from a 2-1 defeat by Denmark at the Cardiff City Stadium four days earlier.
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19-05-2025
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Wales to reveal Euro 2025 squad at summit of Yr Wyddfa
Wales' squad for the 2025 Women's European Championships will be announced on Thursday, 19 June from the summit of Yr Wyddfa. Rhian Wilkinson's selection will be confirmed at 1,085m above sea level, Wales' highest summit, in line with the tagline of this summer's competition, 'the summit of emotions'. Wales side will be competing in their first ever major tournament, and are in Group D alongside England, France and the Netherlands. "Being able to announce our first ever major tournament squad on Wales' summit will be a truly special occasion," said Wilkinson. "The area is very close to my heart having visited regularly with my family during my time growing up in Wales." Previously known as Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa has been offically referred to by its Welsh name since 2022. Wales happy to be written off after Euro 2025 draw Euro 2025 group games - BBC TV schedule confirmed Wales' preparations for July's Euro 2025 finals, which take place in Switzerland, conclude with Nations League games against Denmark in Odense on 30 May and Italy at the stadium on 3 June. Both games are live on BBC Wales television, radio and online. Despite holding group leaders Sweden twice Wilkinson's side are four points adrift at the bottom of Nations League Group A4 and still waiting for their first win. They lost 1-0 to Italy in their competition opener before responding with an impressive 1-1 draw at home to Sweden, courtesy of Kayleigh Barton's penalty equaliser. And they picked up another point against Sweden, drawing 1-1 in Gothenburg on 8 April, to bounce back well from a 2-1 defeat by Denmark at the Cardiff City Stadium four days earlier.
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19-05-2025
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Wales to reveal Euro 2025 squad at summit of Yr Wyddfa
Wales' squad for the 2025 Women's European Championships will be announced on Thursday, 19 June from the summit of Yr Wilkinson's selection will be confirmed at 1,085m above sea level, Wales' highest summit, in line with the tagline of this summer's competition, 'the summit of emotions'.Wales side will be competing in their first ever major tournament, and are in Group D alongside England, France and the Netherlands."Being able to announce our first ever major tournament squad on Wales' summit will be a truly special occasion," said Wilkinson."The area is very close to my heart having visited regularly with my family during my time growing up in Wales." Wales' preparations for July's Euro 2025 finals, which take place in Switzerland, conclude with Nations League games against Denmark in Odense on 30 May and Italy at the stadium on 3 June. Both games are live on BBC Wales television, radio and holding group leaders Sweden twice Wilkinson's side are four points adrift at the bottom of Nations League Group A4 and still waiting for their first win. They lost 1-0 to Italy in their competition opener before responding with an impressive 1-1 draw at home to Sweden, courtesy of Kayleigh Barton's penalty equaliser. And they picked up another point against Sweden, drawing 1-1 in Gothenburg on 8 April, to bounce back well from a 2-1 defeat by Denmark at the Cardiff City Stadium four days earlier.
