AFC Bournemouth's Meteoric Rise
Abby Jones, the 22-year-old skipper, admitted it was 'surreal' to see how far the Cherries have come in the nine years she has been with the club.
Jones first joined AFC Bournemouth as a 13-year-old and moved into the first team at just 16, witnessing a meteoric rise to the third tier of the women's game.
It's crazy to think nine years ago I started when I was 13 and as soon as I turned 16 I went into the women's team, and I think that's such a surreal moment for me to know that I'm still here nine years later.
- The women's team has developed hugely over the years.
- They used to borrow kit from the men's team but now receive their own.
- The team has access to a performance centre with good facilities to aid their development.
Author's summary: Abby Jones reflects on AFC Bournemouth's remarkable progress.