WOMEN’S TEAM INSPIRE YOUNG PLAYERS AT BURNLEY FC IN THE COMMUNITY’S PRO CAMP

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WOMEN’S TEAM INSPIRE YOUNG PLAYERS AT BURNLEY FC IN THE COMMUNITY’S PRO CAMP

Group head to Nelson & Colne College

2025-09-02T15:00:00.000Z

Group head to Nelson & Colne College

Last week, Women’s team players Claudia Walker and Maddie Robinson joined Head of Women’s Football Lola Ogunbote and First Team Coach Liam Gilbert on a visit to a Burnley FC in the Community session.

All involved were introduced to BFCitC’s Juniors Programme, sharing insights into their footballing careers and inspiring the next generation of players.

The visit formed part of the charity’s ongoing commitment to nurturing homegrown female talent through its elite Women’s Juniors Programme.

The initiative provides girls across the Northwest with access to high-quality coaching and competitive match play.

During the visit, Walker and Robinson took part in a lively Q&A session, signed autographs, took photos, and shared stories about their journeys.

They also watched the girls in training, offering encouragement and advice from the sidelines.

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Reflecting on the day, Walker said: “It was great to head down, and the girls showed some really good quality on the pitch.

“Having that link is key and it shows the players what the training they’re doing now could potentially lead to in the future.”

BFCitC’s Female Football Development Officer Sagwati Malabi said: “The women’s team comes down each season to visit our players and talk to them about playing professional football.

“Our Women’s Juniors team is one of our most elite programmes, so we really want these girls to be able to hear from our Burnley team and be inspired to keep working hard.

“Our girls are huge Burnley fans. They play in Burnley kit, they attend the matches, so it means the world to them to meet the players they watch on the pitch and imagine themselves in their shoes one day.”

For more information on Burnley FC in the Community’s female football pathway, please contact Female Football Manager Rebecca Aldred via email - r.aldred@burnleyfc.com.