ABOUT US
Formed in summer 2021, Caversham United launched their first women’s football team. The Goats compete in the Thames Valley Counties Women’s Football League Division One.
You can follow their journey on Twitter @CavershamUTDWFC or Instagram @CavershamUnitedWomen.
THE TEAM
STEPH NELSON
Attacking Midfield
An all round, complete player. Barely a weakness to her game… Never scored a header despite her big-headedness.
Sponsored by Sheena Booker Photography.
EMMA HOPKINS
Striker
You can sum Emma up in just three words:
Striker - the greatest #9 the Goats Women have ever had. Captain - the greatest leader the Goats Women have ever had. Moaner - the biggest complainer the Goats Women have ever had.
Sponsored by Sport In Mind.
NINA MERRITT
Goalkeeper
The safest pair of hands in the Thames Valley! Returns to the squad after a season with Maidenhead United.
Sponsored by East Berkshire Down Syndrome Support Group (on behalf of Jim Higginson).
CHARLOTTE CLARKE
Defender
Solid at the back and brings the banter too - Charlotte is the perfect squad member… Though gets through cards quicker than a Blackjack dealer.
Sponsored by taker of the photo itself - Oakmist Photography.
SHANNON HOBSON
Centre Back
One half of the formidable Centre Back duo with Sophie Wicks. Provides the funniest football facials out there!
Sponsored by Holland & Son.
BRIDGET LOCKWOOD
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Proudly sponsored by Holy Brook LTD.
SAM THOREAU
Defender
Hard-hitting defender. Roy Keane is reportedly scared of a 50-50 with her. Stand in goalkeeper in the FA Cup this season.
Proudly sponsored by Being The Best You Can Be.
KATIE DEARLING
Defender
Part time QPR fan, full time Goats fans. FA Cup QR3 draw will test her allegiances!
Proudly sponsored by Base of the Pyramid.
CAITLIN LEVY
Midfielder
What a player - partial to scoring a screamer. Her name may be CaitlIN - but CaitOUT INJURED is sometimes more appropriate!
Proudly sponsored by Lens Digital UK.
JODIE HAYDEN
Social Secretary
While Jodie offers a lot on the pitch (when she’s available!), she certainly goes hard off the pitch too. There was no more appropriate candidate to organise the club socials. Has a boat.
Sponsored by The Jubilee Sailing Trust.
SOPHIE WICKS
Centre Back
The second half of the Hobson-Wicks Centre Back wall. Loves scoring a long-range free kick! Works hard… Twerks hard.
Proudly sponsored by Cninety2 Twitch Streamer.
FREYA JENKINS
Left Wing
Like her Men’s Team namesake (Alex Jenkins), a full back’s worst nightmare. Freya has a wand of a left foot and just cannot stop scoring!
Proudly sponsored by Canine Cuts.
ROSIE PAGE-SMITH
Striker
The spearhead of the Goats’ attack. Although the picture may not show it, she loves being a goat - we promise!
Proudly sponsored by Aston Building and Conservation.
AMBER BELLAMY
Defender
Caversham United’s answer to James Milner. Reliable and consistent, you can count on Amber!
Proudly sponsored by Templar Estate Planning.
SUMAYA ZAYADI
Attacking Midfielder
Nicknamed Zee; craziest feet you’ll see. Let her have the ball and there’s not a chance you’ll see it again! Cray-Zee.
Sponsored by Football Shirts for Charity.
SOPHIE ALI
Midfielder
Calmness personified. Sophie is the coolest head out on the pitch. Composure = 99.
Proudly sponsored by Samuel Giddings.
HOLLY SWAN
Centre Midfielder
The definition of “If you can’t beat them, join them”. Scored 2 against us in a pre-season defeat and we welcomed her with open arms. Already a club superstar!
Proudly sponsored by Holy Brook LTD.
RIA WALSH
Midfielder
Our Ri-Ri… No, seriously, don’t call her that! And don’t ask her to fill in between the sticks, either…!
Proudly sponsored by The Jubilee Sailing Trust.
SOLANGE SAMUEL
Striker
A defender’s WORST nightmare. There will be tears.
Proudly sponsored by Gardens of Caversham.
TIFFANY NEWLAND
Striker
Catch her if you can! Makes Dina Asher-Smith look sluggish with her pace. Not what you want to face on a Sunday afternoon!
Proudly sponsored by Her Game Too.
STACEY BUTLER
Midfielder
The Midfield Maestro! Controls the game from the middle, loves a worldie pass. Kevin-de-Bruyne esque, you could say!
Proudly sponsored by James Merritt.
LEAH NORTH
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Proudly sponsored by Templar Estate Planning.
DAISY CLARKE
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LISA NICHOLAS
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