Stoke City midfielder Molly Holder has called for more local support after the women's team reached the National League Cup final against Nottingham Forest. The Potters secured their spot with a 3-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle. This final is significant as the last scheduled match in 2020 was canceled due to the pandemic. Holder emphasized the importance of recognition for the women's team, which remains part-time, balancing work and training. She invites the community to rally behind the team for this historic opportunity craved by the fans in Stoke.
It shows the people of Stoke that the women's team are a proper team. Most people in Stoke go and watch the men play. But Stoke fans don't see Stoke in finals too often.
We're still a part-time team; all of us girls still have jobs. We come in after a long day at work and train really hard, so to get rewards like this is massive.
So come on, give us a chance and come down and support us on 23 March. This is a rare opportunity for football fans in Stoke to see their side win a trophy.
Forest are a really good side, but we think we're a good side too. It's important for us to show that we can compete at this level.
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