Football has always been more than just a game. It’s a community. It’s belonging. It’s identity.
But for many women and girls, it hasn’t always felt like a space where they truly belong.
That’s why becoming an ambassador for Her Game Too with Crewe Alexandra F.C. matters so much to me.
Her Game Too was founded to tackle sexism in football and create an environment where women and girls feel safe, respected, and able to enjoy the game without fear of discrimination or harassment.
And while progress has been made, the reality is that many women and girls still experience football differently.
Why This Matters
In my work, I talk a lot about safe spaces what they are, how they feel, and why they matter.
And the truth is, a football ground is no different.
For some, it’s a place of excitement and connection.
For others, it can feel intimidating, uncomfortable, or even unsafe.
That “feeling” of safety, or lack of it, shapes whether women and girls:
- Attend matches
- Bring their daughters
- Speak openly about the game
- Feel like they truly belong
And that’s not something we can ignore.
Because football should be for everyone.
From Campaign to Community
What I value about Her Game Too is that it’s not just raising awareness, it’s working alongside clubs,other partners, and communities to create real change.
As an ambassador at Crewe Alexandra F.C., I see this as an opportunity to bring together everything I am passionate about:
- Creating safe spaces
- Listening to women and girls
- Challenging the systems that limit participation
- Working collaboratively to make change happen
Because this isn’t about ticking a box or adding a logo to a campaign.
It’s about asking:
What does it actually feel like to be here?
What Safe Looks Like in Football
Safe spaces in football are not complicated — but they do require intention.
They look like:
- Environments where sexist language and behaviour are challenged
- Clear reporting routes and visible support
- Staff and volunteers who understand and act
- Visible messages that women and girls are welcome
But, just like in communities, safety is also a feeling.
It’s walking into a stadium and not second-guessing yourself.
It’s celebrating your team without being judged.
It’s knowing that if something happens, you will be taken seriously.
Its getting too and from the game.
Working Together to Get This Right
Creating safe spaces in football cannot sit with one campaign or one club alone.
It takes:
- Clubs
- Fans
- Community organisations
- Campaign groups
- Local leaders
All working together.
And this is where I see real opportunity, particularly within clubs like Crewe Alexandra F.C., which are rooted in their communities.
Because when we get this right, the impact goes far beyond match day.
It influences how girls see themselves.
It shapes whether they feel they belong in sport.
It opens doors that may otherwise have felt closed.
Looking Ahead
For me, this role is not just about football.
It’s about continuing a wider conversation, about safety, inclusion, and belonging for women and girls in every space.
Because whether it’s a park, a youth zone, a workplace, or a football ground, the principle is the same:
Women and girls should be able to show up, take part, and feel safe doing so.
Football is their game too.
And I’m proud to be part of making sure that is not just a message, but a reality.