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Stacey Little “We walked, we were not released!”

StaceyWest Ham Ladies former captain Stacey Little says she is “heartbroken” after she and five team-mates quit the club in an interview with the BBC.

“I am deeply hurt and disheartened. It’s just not fair that I’m being blamed for everything,” the 28-year-old told BBC Sport.

Little said “We give all our time and money, we don’t get anything for it, and we’ve been treated like that. I’d like to reiterate we walked, and were not released, as has been stated, because it’s what we believe in,” 

“That’s what hurts me most. I have put my heart and soul into that club. I’ve given blood, I’ve given sweat, I’ve given tears, it’s been my life for six seasons. It chokes me up just talking about it, but that’s what they’ve done to me, they’ve treated me so badly. I’m just heartbroken to be honest.

“I tried to get Julian Dicks in and that came off. I’ve spoken to him about things. He’s checked to make sure I’m ok and he’s given me support.”

Little said some players had been unhappy with the management, including changes in formation and selection, and she called on Nurse to quit at a team meeting. Six of them walked out when the captain was threatened with suspension, she added. West Ham Ladies, who receive support from, but are not affiliated to Premier League club, are expected to release a statement at some stage on Wednesday.

Joint chairman Hunt told BBC Sport: “A meeting was called by the manager for Tuesday evening to announce his decision to release a number of senior players, including Stacey Little, whom he deemed surplus to requirements.”

“The club is focusing its future on its main players such as Aditi Chauhan, the Indian international, and Giulia Ferrandi from Italy.

“We also have a number of new signings being discussed, including players from Women’s Super League teams.”

 

About Sean Whetstone

I am Season Ticket Holder in West stand lower at the London Stadium and before that, I used to stand in the Sir Trevor Brooking Lower Row R seat 159 in the Boleyn Ground and in the Eighties I stood on the terraces of the old South Bank. I am a presenter on the West Ham Podcast called MooreThanJustaPodcast.co.uk. A Blogger on WestHamTillIdie.com a member of the West Ham Supporters Advisory Board (SAB), Founder of a Youtube channel called Mr West Ham Football at http://www.youtube.com/MrWestHamFootball, I am also the associate editor here at Claret and Hugh. Life Long singer of bubbles! Come on you Irons! Follow me at @Westhamfootball on twitter

2 comments on “Stacey Little “We walked, we were not released!”

  1. What you have highlighted Stacey is how some people are quick enough to distance you and the others from WHU, despite the ladies section being sanctioned by the club to play under the name in their league.The club were happy to use your face at the preseason launch but others want to kick you while you are down. I’ve seen you play so not a wise move.
    If Brady really felt strongly about women and equality she would be asking the question.She would undoubtedly be put on the spot if every woman and girl supporter boycotted a game in protest at the club not taking the team into the full club.Some of the bigots on here might also really that women are a vital part if the club’s future, one way or another.

  2. Shut the f#ck up Steve,youre boring.Bigoted this,Bigoted that.All this from the man who blames Brady for evcerything.Practice what you preach you muppet.Go back to blaming Nolan for everything,

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