Coventry United’s redundant players and staff have received a kind offer of support from FA Women’s National League North club Stoke City with The Potters inviting them to training in a bid to keep fit.
At least 20 Coventry United players and several members of staff were informed of the heartbreaking news that the club are filing for voluntary liquidation yesterday. The announcement from the club’s board of directors not only came two days before Christmas, it also came less than six months after the players had committed their futures to full-time professional football.
Those made redundant by Coventry United are naturally upset, angry and heartbroken by the news and there are fears that some players will have to return to part-time football down the pyramid in a bid to simply remain in the game. After 24 hours of worry for everyone affected, there has been some real love and community spirit offered this morning with FA Women’s National League North club Stoke City offering their support by inviting Coventry United’s players and staff to their training sessions.
The Potters made the kind offer via a post on their official club Twitter account.
During the tough times, we should all come together to support each other.
If any @CovUnitedLFC players and/or staff would like to join us for training to keep fit and sharp, please get in touch.
You’re more than welcome 🔴⚪️
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎅
— Stoke City FC | Women (@scfc_women) December 24, 2021
The offer gives those players and staff made redundant by Coventry United a lifeline, allowing them to stay fit and sharp as they look to secure futures in the game. With clubs preparing for the January transfer window, the Coventry United players will be keen to return to the game as quickly as possible and having a positive and structured environment where they can train will only help.
Stoke City’s offer not only has it’s fitness benefits, it also benefits the mental health of those players and staff who have sadly lost their jobs. It is a sign that the football community is stronger than money, that football clubs care about the welfare of those working in the sport and the move will at least give the players and staff some piece of mind that they have some training and fitness support after the Christmas break if they wish to take it.
Stoke City are long-standing members of the FA Women’s National League North and have regularly recorded top half of the table finishes in their league.
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