The Clapton Community FC’s Women’s First Team have a new Head Coach who is a very familiar face – defender Alice Sharpe. The committee have promoted from within by appointing our current vice-captain and former captain.

Alice has been in temporary charge, along with Brian Bramble and Jack Francis, for the last six games, all of which have been won. Happily both Brian and Jack will also remain part of the coaching team.

Alice joined Clapton CFC way back in 2019 when AFC Stoke Newington merged into our club to become our women’s team. At the time she was the Stokey player-manager but subsequently concentrated on playing. She has made over 50 CCFC appearances including particularly memorable games in the FA Cup run.

Alice said: “I am passionate about the legacy this club and this team can create in Forest Gate, and beyond, for women and non-binary football. I am grateful to continue to be a part of its journey and to work with CCFC legends Brian and Jack.”

Team captain Emily Link said: “If you’ve met Alice Sharpe, you will know she was born to do this job. A natural leader. A football mastermind. A pioneer of the women’s and non-binary teams at Clapton. A legend. We are so excited that she is our new Head Coach. Let the games commence.”

The vacancy arose after the departure of our previous Head Coach, Jason Murray, and his backroom team shortly after the Brentford away game.

The Reserves will continue to be coached by Amii Griffith and Johanna Kuosa, while the Women/NB Development Team by Ellie Guedalla and Julie Leaff.