Spacey-Cale to take short leave for family commitments

Marieanne will be absent for the FA Cup tie at Bristol City this Sunday and then also for the final Continental Cup game at home to WSL outfit Tottenham Hotspur the following weekend.

Technical Coach, Lauren Phillips, and Goalkeeper Coach, Will Britt will take charge for the final games of the calendar year, with B Team player/coach Olly Lancashire also temporarily joining up to support the coaching staff.

Marieanne will remain in contact with the squad and coaching staff during these next few weeks, and will return at the beginning of January following the winter break.