Shinfield Rangers FC

Team: Shinfield Rangers U11 Girls – The Lionesses
Coaches: Will “The Whistle” Gilbert & Mark “Motivator-in-Chief” Hughes
Motto: “Fearless. Fun. First to the snacks.”

Team Bio:
The Shinfield Rangers U11 Lionesses are a roar-some squad of football-loving dynamos who play with fire in their boots and smiles on their faces (even in the rain… especially in the rain). Whether it’s sliding tackles, silky skills, or perfectly choreographed goal celebrations, this pride of Lionesses brings passion, power, and plenty of personality to every match.

Known across Berkshire for:

Lightning-fast runs

Epic teamwork

And asking “How long left?”… 5 minutes after kick-off

This squad doesn’t just play football — they live it, breathe it, and occasionally stop to tie their laces mid-match while still giving 110%.

Guiding the pride are the dream team duo:
Coach Will Gilbert – tactical genius, connoisseur of the perfect drill, and known to give a Churchill-worthy pep talk at halftime.
Coach Mark Hughes – motivational mastermind, team spirit cheerleader, and undefeated champion of the “Who wants it more?” sideline shout-off.

Together, Coach Will and Coach Mark make football fun, focused, and full of unforgettable moments (like that time someone tackled a corner flag or celebrated a goal that didn’t count – we don’t talk about it... often).

Above all, the Shinfield Lionesses play with heart. They lift each other up, win or lose — and every week, they prove that courage, kindness, and a cracking left foot go a long way.

Shinfield Lionesses: hear us roar!