Nicola Hobbs
Nicola Hobbs (born 10 May 1987) is an English footballer who last signed as a goalkeeper for Sheffield United ahead of the 2018/2019 FA WSL 2 season. However, she left the club in October after finding it impossible to combine her work commitments and playing career.[1] She had previously played for London Bees in the FA WSL 2, the Doncaster Rovers Belles,[2][3][4][5] Lincoln Ladies, Everton, Blackburn Rovers, and Norwich City. She has represented England up to Under 23 level. Outside of football, she works full-time as a firefighter.[6]
_(cropped).jpg.webp) Hobbs playing for London Bees in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicola Hobbs | ||
| Date of birth | 10 May 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Portsmouth, England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Moulton Juniors | |||
| Holbeach Girls | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2003 | Norwich City | ||
| 2003–2007 | Lincoln City | ||
| 2007–2008 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| 2008–2010 | Doncaster Rovers Belles | ||
| 2010 | Everton | ||
| 2011–2012 | Lincoln Ladies | 25 | (0) |
| 2013–2017 | Doncaster Rovers Belles | 16 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | London Bees | 16 | (0) |
| 2018 | Sheffield United | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 November 2018 | |||
Honours
Everton
- FA Women's Cup (1): 2009–10[7]
References
- "Twitter Nicola Hobbs".
- "Doncaster Belles star has safest hands in football". Blackpool Gazette. 3 October 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- "Nicola keeps love of football in the family". Spalding Today. 1 November 2005. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- "Nicola Hobbs pens new Doncaster Belles deal". Vavel. 12 November 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- "Nicola took just two years for England call". Peterborough Today. 6 November 2003. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- Wrack, Suzanne (12 December 2017). "Nicola Hobbs: 'It was really hard at first to have both, football and the fire service' | Suzanne Wrack". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- "Everton Win FA Women's Cup". wsff.org.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
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