Teversal FC Ladies set for bright future after securing donations and sponsorship deal

Teversal Ladies start the new season on Sunday against Retford.

The club were on the verge of collapse last season following financial issues.

But they are now looking forward to a brighter future following an influx of cash aid and a new sponsorship deal.

Tevie received a donation from England Lioness stars Jo Potter and Jade Moore, before agreeing a two year sponsorship deal with Mansfield-based NXTGen Technology.

Teversal Ladies are hoping for a good season after winning all their pre-season games.

“One of our players has connections with a couple of the Lioness players and they heard about our story,” said joint-manager Lucy Smith.

“Last season we were on the verge of collapse but we have got the support now in place.

“We have had quite a lot of donations and publicity. It’s nice to see the girls enthusiastic about football again, things look better now.”

Teversal has been running a ladies team for eight years, with hopes high for a good season following four wins out of four in pre-season.

But for Smith, who used to play for the team before moving into the dug-out, building a solid base for the future will be just as important.

The club currently only has a U12 girls team outside of the senior set up with Smith keen to develop further teams to create a pathway to first-team football.

“We have 21 players on board at the moment and a sponsor so it looks bright,” he said.

“We want to enjoy being back playing. It is great for the mental health of the girls.

“It is not just about winning games, it is about being part of the community and being in it together.

“The bond between us is brilliant, in and out of football. We have all played together with various teams for years and what we have going at the minute is good..

“It's great to see them excited about football again. We just want to keep spreading the word so people can see what we are about.”

Teversal, who play in Division Two of Notts Girls and Ladies Football League, will kick off their league campaign against Retford on Sunday.

The club are also keen to attract new volunteers, with a team secretary amongst the roles needed.