The sponsors of the FA Women’s Cup in England are understood to be frustrated after a committee blocked their request for a girl to be allowed to present the trophy to the winning team in May.

Niamh Fahey doesn’t take unnecessary risks, so when she quit a full-time job to pursue a dream of being a professional footballer it was a calculated move.

ARSENAL have become the first British side to win the UEFA Women’s Cup after a goalless draw in their second leg with Umea.

The FA Cup will be sponsored by E.ON on a four-year deal beginning next season.

Charlton have been drawn away to Doncaster Belles in the quarter-finals of the FA Women’s Cup.