Actonians Ladies Football Club

🎙️ Episode 15 - The Right Decision

This week James Doe is joined by First Team midfielder Nour.

From her Egyptian roots to growing up in Switzerland, Nour shares her journey to England including what it was like playing at the GTech Stadium and why she made the move from Brentford to Actonians ⚽️

She also opens up about playing football during Ramadan, balancing work alongside the game, and reveals who’d make it into an A’s bobsleigh team 👀❄️

Honest, insightful and a lot of laughs along the way… this one’s not to be missed.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZpArCLdmbUs8PFsXvE8u1?si=578f7da0a5a34c3c

🎙️ Did you know we have a podcast?

Each week, James Doe chats with players, coaches, supporters and volunteers from across Actonians WFC, sharing their football journeys and catching up on all the latest from the club.

In the latest episode, James is joined by Claudia, who joined our First Team this season. She talks about growing up in Australia, coming from a footballing family, and playing at the top level.

Claudia also shares how she came to represent Armenia internationally, the challenges that come with it, and reflects on her season so far with Actonians plus some great advice for our U16s.

🎧 Have a listen on Spotify — it’s a great one!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/690ddsORpAEsnSENFrfH8r?si=0a7852931b554049

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✨New for 2026

We’re excited to launch our Actonians Girls Development Squad — the perfect place to start (or restart) your football journey.

Whether you’re brand new to the game or looking to build confidence and develop your skills, these fun, friendly and non-competitive sessions are all about learning, enjoying football and progressing towards our matchday squads 🔵⚪️

👧 Girls aged 12-15
📅 Starts: Tuesday 13 January
⏰ Time: 6–7pm
📍 Location: Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub
💷 Cost: £7 per session

No experience needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

👉 Register now - https://forms.gle/dtDEmsGb2S5pVeHD7
📩 Questions? Email [email protected]

Come and be part of the Actonians family, we can’t wait to welcome you 💙⚽

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🎙️ Episode 8 – Location, Location, Location!

After a short break, the podcast is back! 🔥

This week podcast host James Doe is joined by Girls Secretary Rosie and Club Legend (and current 3rd Team GK!) Naomi, as they take a look at everything that’s been happening across the club — from the First Team through to the U10s, plus all the latest community activity too. 💙⚽

Listen now for your Actonians fix! 🎧

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TRER8wzO1yIVZMJm7ADBH?si=e7967aab9ea84efb

🎙️ Episode 7 is out now!

This week, podcast host James Doe is joined by ultras and Andy, along with special guest club legend, former player and current U18 coach Carley 💙

Carley talks us through her football journey, from her early playing days to her move into coaching, where she continues to inspire the next generation ⚽️

With questions from team-mates and fellow coaches, this one dives deep into life in the game at every level.

🎧 Tune in now and get inspired… and remember, you can’t say no to Linda! 😉

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zAOJUImYsVA4wQZ4DOgLM?si=0c177acd54214364

Coaching Opportunities at Actonians Girls – Join Our Growing Team! ⚽️

Actonians Girls are expanding, and we currently have a number of exciting volunteer coaching opportunities available across our girls’ teams and development sessions in West London.

As a club, we’re transitioning from being fully inclusive to a more competitive structure, building a stronger player pathway through to our First Team. To support this growth, we’re introducing new development sessions for players who are:
🌱 New to football
💪 Looking to build confidence before joining a match squad
⚽️ Keen to train without the commitment of league fixtures

We’re currently recruiting for the following coaching roles:
👧 Wildcats / U8s Coach
👟 U9–U11s Development Coach
💫 U12–U14 Development Coach
🔥 U16+ Development Coach

We’re also seeking Assistant Coaches across our competitive teams to help maintain balanced player-to-coach ratios in the following teams:
• U8s
• U10s
• U12s
• U14s

These are volunteer roles, ideal for anyone looking to gain experience, give back to the community, or progress along their coaching pathway.
Ideally, candidates will hold or be working towards:
🎓 FA Introduction to Coaching Football qualification
🩹 In-date FA First Aid & Safeguarding
🧾 FA DBS (required – we can assist)

You’ll join a friendly, supportive coaching team with access to a structured syllabus, 1-to-1 mentoring from our Head Coach, and ongoing CPD opportunities.

If you’re passionate about developing players and supporting the next generation of Actonians, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Email [email protected]
for more information or to arrange a visit to a training session.

Must be based in London and commit to the role until at least June 2026.

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🌟 Join Actonians Girls U8s! 🌟

Does your daughter want to start playing football in a fun, inclusive and supportive environment? We’ve got just the team for her!

We’re looking for new players to join our U8s squad – the youngest of our competitive teams.

✨ Why join us?
🏟 Weekly training with FA-qualified coaches
🔥 Matches in the Capital Girls League
🤝 Make new friends in a welcoming team
🚀 Build skills & confidence
🎉 And most importantly… have FUN!

If your daughter is in Year 2 or 3 this September and loves football, this is the perfect place to begin her journey.

📩 DM us or email [email protected]
for more info.

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🧤 U13 Goalkeeper Wanted! 🧤

Are you ready to join our GK Union?
Actonians Girls are looking for a dedicated goalkeeper to join our U13 squad for the 2025/26 season.

Why join us?
🥅 GK-specific training every week
👊 Learn from the club’s longest-serving No.1
🤝 Be part of a supportive and ambitious team
🚀 A clear development pathway into senior women’s football

If you’re in Year 8 this September and ready to take your place between the posts, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 DM us or email [email protected] for more info

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