![]() ![]() "Every month there’s a special guest – one of the club’s players from days gone by, and Tom has met them all. Read more: ITV Raoul Moat drama writer reveals why he wanted to bring infamous manhunt to life on television ![]() Unfortunately, he can’t attend live games anymore as it’s just too overwhelming for him, but going to the café is something he always looks forward to. Tom's wife Angie - the couple have been married 48 years - said: "Tom absolutely loves the dementia café at St James’s Park. The idea is to help support people with dementia and help them to reminisce about sporting glory from years gone by. A big football fan who played competitively until he was past 50, visiting the monthly memory cafés at St James' Park has helped him to feel part of the club, even as his illness means he's no longer able to attend games on matchday.Įach month, the café is visited by an NUFC legend. Tom Trainer, 66 and of Denton Burn, lives with Alzheimer's disease. Last year's Euro final drew 87,192 fans, a record for a women's international fixture in Europe.A memory café for people living with dementia has seen a lifelong Newcastle United fan spend time with Toon Army idols like Bob Moncur, Malcolm Macdonald and Nobby Solano. Hopefully we'll get a big crowd again, and keep that interest in the women's game." The girls, every time you get so excited about being at Wembley, that's the home of football. "Obviously playing against Brazil, at Wembley, hopefully we can get another sellout. "It's really significant," said former midfielder Jill Scott, who helped England win Euro 2022 at Wembley. The legacy celebration was held while England prepare for Thursday's inaugural Women's Finalissima game against Brazil at Wembley Stadium. "I'm really happy that I went through it, and lots of players prior to me went through it, to make it easier for this generation and the next generation to come." "What we went through in terms of the challenges, the highs and the lows is what's given us the sort of character, the legacy, the person that I am today and the drive that I've had has been because of my experience, so I wouldn't want to change that," said the 37-year-old, who coaches second-tier side Bristol City. ![]() it's long overdue."Īsante, who played for 19 years in both the United States and Europe, said as exciting as these times are, she's content to have played when she did. We didn't have the backing and investment from multiple sources, whether it's for the prize money that maybe would have driven the sport forward much quicker and much sooner. "There's a stark contrast between the time I played to what FIFA are now offering and stipulating in terms of support," said Anita Asante, who made 71 appearances for England plus four for Britain at the London 2012 Olympics. Some of the players threw their caps up in the air in celebration.įIFA recently announced it was tripling the prize money for the upcoming Women's World Cup to US$150 million, and that the women would receive the same type of support for travel, accommodation, physiotherapy, as the men did at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The women were each presented with a velvet legacy cap from current England squad members. "I'd have to do interviews to sell the game to try and say 'Come and watch us,' you know, to get more bums in seats really." "Just a massive change as far as the media here today," said the 45-year-old, who made 90 appearances over 15 years. It was a time to reminisce and marvel at the strides the game has made, especially from when White was an England international between 1997-2012. White, who is the country's longest-serving female captain, was one of 277 former players honoured at England's training centre as part of The FA's 50th anniversary pledge to celebrate the history of the women's game. BURTON, England: The several dozen reporters and broadcasters in attendance at St George's Park to watch the Lionesses train on Tuesday were proof just how far the women's game has come, said former England defender Faye White. ![]()
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