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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin

‘Disgusted’: Mead leads criticism after non-league club shuts women’s teams

Beth Mead
Beth Mead, the England and Arsenal forward, tweeted: ‘It’s not good enough, these young girls deserve better.’ Photograph: Dave Winter/Rex/Shutterstock

A non-league club in North Yorkshire has been condemned for withdrawing support for its six women’s teams, leaving more than 100 girls and women without a club.

Thornaby FC’s committee voted on Saturday to remove the teams, which range in age from under-sevens to adults. Thornaby Women said they are “devastated” and the England forward Beth Mead said she was “disgusted” and offeredsupport to those affected.

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