Women’s teammates #6: Lauren Smith

On Sunday, Newhaven Ladies’ captain and club stalwart, Lauren Smith, made history by becoming the first female Docker to reach 100 appearances for the team.

So, with this in mind, who better to give us the rundown on her teammates?

Who is the coach’s pet?

Although she is now a coach, I am pretty sure she would be her own pet, so it has to be Lucy [Collinson]!

Which teammate is most likely to pull out of a team night out at the last minute (or go home first)?

This could be half the team! Would you like me to list them?

Who would be in your ultimate Newhaven 5-a-side team (using current squad and coaches)?

I would only need [manager] Andy [Cook] as it’s a guaranteed win, but I would also have Summer [Dutton], [Katie] Franks, Lucy and Steph [Harrison].

Who do you not want on the opposing team at training, and why?

Allana [Lessels] as she literally never stops running.

Someone offers you £100 if one of your teammates can hit the crossbar first time. Who are you choosing?

[Charlotte] Markham will make that any day of the week!

Which teammate do you think is most likely to become a coach or manager when they finish playing?

Definitely Faye [Hannaford]. She loves telling people what to do!

Which teammate tends to have the worst opinions regarding football?

To be honest when they talk football I zone out unless it's Brighton related, so I have no idea.

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