Newry City Ladies, Meet the Players: Aoife Lennon
Having won the NI Womens FA Division 4 and the League cup last season, the Ladies have made the step up to Division 3 this season, though no one has put them up to a proper challenge yet as they are yet to concede a goal in the League or Cup and have scored a huge 38 goals in their first 4 League matches of this season’s campaign alone.
Name: Aoife Lennon.
Age: 19.
Previous clubs: Armagh City ladies, Loughgall Lakers.
Position: Centre Midfield.
Greatest achievement so far in your career? Playing senior level for Northern Ireland as well as scoring in the elite stages u19s against Poland.
Best player you have played against? This is a hard one, there’s too many!
Best ground you have played in? Windsor Park.
Who is your sporting hero? David Beckham.
If you were to throw a party which celebrities or sports people would you ask around? David Beckham, Messi, Van Persie, just to ask them for tips!
What club would you like to play for in the future? Arsenal ladies or an American team.
What is one thing that you enjoy while playing football? Meeting new people and winning!
What inspires you to play football? My dad, he taught me everything and he is my inspiration in every game.
What is your least favorite training drill? Nothing, different drills teach you different things!
Who has been the biggest influence in your career so far? My family / Ryan McConville /Alfie Wylie.
What brought you to play for Newry? “Where Ryan goes I go” I wanted to be part of something special and seen the talent and achievements with this club.
Who is the biggest joker in the team? I would say myself but Monday night’s cup match there was a few jokers.
Which team mate has the biggest bag of toiletries? Probably me, I carry everything!
Who is the best trainer at the club? Lisa McCann.
Who is the best/worst dresser in the team? Not to sure, we don’t have time for dressing up, but the worst is probably Judith Reid!
Who has the worst taste in music in the team? Nicola Clements.
And finally…What’s your favourite thing about playing for Newry? The girls are a fantastic group of girls, they make you enjoy every minute, the staff are brilliant and anything you need they get. It’s something special and is a pleasure to be the captain and involved in.


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