Tag: Rachel Yankey

BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal celebrates scoring her side's first goal with team mates during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Meadow Park on October 27, 2019 in Borehamwood, United Kingdom. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

Voted by the fans: Arsenal Women’s Team of the Decade

As we reach the end of the decade, I thought it would be a good idea to do a fans' vote for the Arsenal Women's team of the decade.

Women to play in Soccer Aid for first time, Arsenal legends lined up

Soccer Aid will finally allow women to compete in their annual charity game after someone pointed out that it is 2019.

All-female lineup for Carabao Cup draw

The draw for the next round of the Carabao Cup will feature two women and no men when it airs live on Quest tonight (Saturday) at 9pm.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal scores his sides third goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Brentford at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Carabao Cup draw details: When is it, where to watch, what number are Arsenal?

After Arsenal's victory over Brentford in the League Cup on Wednesday night, we can all look forward to the next round, but first up is the draw.

Arsenal legend joins London rival’s coaching team

Arsenal legend, Rachel Yankey, has joined the coaching set-up at London Bees.

Yankey wants more female coaches in football

Rachel Yankey feels efforts should be made to increase the number of female coaches, and hopes that Phil Neville's appointment as England Women head coach will raise the sport's profile.

Yankey: I don’t see anything wrong with Neville’s appointment

Rachel Yankey doesn't see much wrong with Phil Neville being appointed England Women head coach, and hopes to see a former female footballer in the men's game.

Yankey: I shaved my hair and changed my name to play on boys’ team

Former Arsenal Women winger Rachel Yankey shaved off her hair and changed her name so she could play on the boys' football team as a child.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 14: Winning goalscorer Danielle Carter of Arsenal kisses the trophy after the SSE Women's FA Cup Final between Arsenal Ladies and Chelsea Ladies at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

Yankey: Carter joining the FA Council can only help football

Rachel Yankey is pleased that her former Arsenal teammate, Danielle Carter, has been appointed a position on the FA Council because she feels the England international can really help football.

Yankey plans to bring in more female coaches

Former Gunner Rachel Yankey is part of a scheme which aims to encourage more women to become football coaches.

Yankey focusing on coaching the next generation of talent

Rachel Yankey attended a FA Lidl Skills session at the Annunciation primary school in Edgware on Monday as part of Girls’ Football Week.

Yankey: I want to see more female coaches in the men’s game

Former Gunner Rachel Yankey hopes to start seeing more female coaches in football.

Yankey: We need more diversity in coaching of all levels

Rachel Yankey feels strongly that there has to be more female coaches in football because diversity is needed at all levels.

Yankey: This is how I’ve progressed to coach to an elite level

Ex-Arsenal forward Rachel Yankey admits that her transition from player to coach wasn't actually too difficult at all.

Yankey: Women’s football has come on leaps and bounds

Former Arsenal forward Rachel Yankey is optimistic over the direction that women's football is headed despite there still being ground to cover.

Yankey: I hope we will see female coaches in men’s football

Rachel Yankey hopes that more female coaches will be hired in the men's game, calling on Premier League and Football League executives to be bold enough to appoint them.

Yankey: England players won’t be affected by Sampson sacking

Former England and Arsenal forward, Rachel Yankey, thinks the sacking of Mark Sampson won't affect the players, and Mo Marley will get the best out of them.

Yankey calls for more top-level female coaches

Arsenal Ladies legend, Rachel Yankey, has called for more female coaches in top managerial roles.

Farewell to two Arsenal Ladies legends

As expected Arsenal Ladies have released Emma Byrne and Rachel Yankey at the end of their contracts.

Arsenal Ladies’ player by player season review

Here is a player by player review of this season's performances. They are graded from A to E.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Arsenal manager Pedro Martinez Losa (C), Alex Scott (L) and Kelly Smith (R) of Arsenal celebrate with the trophy following the SSE Women's FA Cup Final between Arsenal Ladies and Chelsea Ladies at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2016 in London, England. Picture: Ben Hoskins/Getty Images

Arsenal Ladies Summer transfer window

The FA WSL transfer window is open from 3rd to 30th of June for contracted players.

One in and one out on transfer deadline day for the Ladies

Arsenal Ladies made an expected move and a very unexpected one on deadline with Asisat Oshoala coming in and Rachel Yankey going out on loan.

Arsenal Ladies 2016 squad preview – forwards

In the last part of our squad season preview, we will focus on the forwards. 7. Natalia Pablos Sanchon The Spanish forward is your typical goal...

Arsenal dominate all-time appearances in Women’s Champions League

Four Arsenal Ladies players have topped the Champions League all-time appearances list, announced by UEFA, prior to the competition draw at the end of the week. Arsenal have...

Yankey: I am still available for England

Arsenal's Rachel Yankee, OBE, has made it known that she is still available to be selected for England ahead of this summer's World Cup...