Out of Their League
Grace Dent tells the story of Yeovil Town Ladies, a team of part-time players who must raise Β£350,000 in order to turn professional and stay in the top tier of women's football.
Grace Dent tells the story of Yeovil Town Ladies, a team of part time players who must raise Β£350,000 in order to turn professional and stay in the top tier of women's football.
In November 2016 Yeovil Town Ladies Football Club hit the headlines with a fairy tale story. They were the part time team who had won their way to Women's Super League 1, the highest level of football in the country. A team of students, nurses and firefighters would rub shoulders with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Yet just a few weeks into their first season in WSL 1, the club was hit with devastating news. In order to remain in the league next season, they need to apply as a fully professional club and raise Β£350,000 to pay their players.
With just a few weeks before the application must be submitted, Grace Dent follows the club as they raise funds while facing gruelling matches against the best players in the world.
Producers: Mohini Patel and Sam Peach.
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