Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 25 April 1963 | ||
Place of birth | England | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Reckitts W.F.C. | |||
1984–1987 | Rowntree W.F.C. | ||
1987–2003 | Doncaster Belles | ||
International career | |||
1990-1995 | England | 22 | (7) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Gail Borman (born 25 April 1963) is an English former footballer, who played club football for the Doncaster Belles. She was described by journalist Pete Davies, author of the book I lost my Heart to the Belles, as a "quick and elegant England striker." [1]
In 1991–92 Borman hit 17 goals as part of a deadly forward partnership with Karen Walker, as Doncaster Belles carried off the inaugural National Division. [2] The following season Borman was unable to find a way past Arsenal's goalkeeper as The Belles lost the WFA Cup final 3–0 to their southern rivals. [3] In 1994 The Belles and Borman won the Cup back by beating Knowsley United in the final at Glanford Park. [4]
Borman remained loyal to the club throughout the following years and was named as a substitute in the Belles' FA Women's Cup final defeats in 2000 and 2002. [5] [6] When manager Julie Chipchase left for Leeds United in June 2003, Borman assumed the position of acting manager. [7] She then became assistant to new boss John Buckley. [8]
Borman represented England at senior level. She scored both goals in a 2–0 win over Scotland at McDiarmid Park in August 1992. [9]
Borman missed the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup with a knee injury. She returned to the international fold in November 1995; replacing Karen Farley for the last nine minutes of a 5–0 win over Croatia at the Valley. [10]
She was allotted 80 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international. [11] [12]
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