The OG Lioness: a pioneer of women’s football on England, Copa 71 and defying the FA to play the game she loved

By Alice Wright

They call them the Lost Lionesses – and though women’s football was banned in England, they flew to Mexico to take part in a groundbreaking world cup in 1971. This is the story of Chris Lockwood, one of the pioneers of the women’s game in England. Click below to read on.

The OG Lioness

A pioneer of women’s football on England, Copa 71 and defying the FA to play the game she loves

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