Season Summary

Elmore Eagles ended their second season unbeaten in the League, having played 12 games winning 10 and drawing 2. They opened the League  season with a huge 28-0 victory against Bristol and West.

It wasn't until late September that they lost their first game in the Women's FA Cup against Cable-tel of Newport. They had their revenge against the Newport team in the 3rd Round of the Pat Sowden Cup in February,  winning by 4-2.

They reached 3 cup finals winning two.

In the space of two weeks in April 1997 Elmore won the Devon County Cup final by defeating Plymouth, who were leagues above the Eagles, 3-1 at Newton Abbot on the 13th of April. Seven days later they won their 2nd final by defeating Bath City, a team they failed to beat in the League, in the SWWFL Division 3 Cup by 2-1 at Wellington. Closely followed by their first cup final defeat by 1-0 in a closely fought game against Plymouth at Crediton in the Pat Sowden Cup Final. 

Becky Batten lead the scoring with 60 goals in all competetions, including 38 in 13 league games which included 12 games where she scored 3 or more goals. Sam Cox and Rachel Watts scored 35 and 37 goals respectively. In total the Eagles scored 217 goals in 27 competetive games. 

5 players were ever present in the league and Maxine and Rachel played every game. Lisa Clark would have played all 13 league games, but she was called upon to Referee the game against Bridgwater on the 3rd of November.

Meet the Players
ELMORE EAGLES

Maxine Badcock.
Goalkeeper and striker! Started the season as a striker scoring 10 goals in 1 game. With an injury to the regular keeper Maxine has taken her place and played for Devon in goal.

Sam Cox.
Defender. First season for Elmore having returned from Ireland. Sam is the Devon County captain.
Haley Broad.
Defender. In her second season of women's football and improving with every game.
Kirsty Veen.
Experienced defender who has scored one goal in two seasons.
Jo Kingswell.
Another experienced defender who has played 3 games for Devon. Jo is also a qualified referee.
Anita Carroll.

A midfielder who never stops running, one of the fittest players in the club. Anita is a qualified lifeguard.
Rachel Powell.
A midfielder in her second season with the club. Won the most improved player award
last season but still looking for her first goal.
Sarah Diplock.

A midfielder who has been playing football for 4 years and has scored 11 goals this season.
Danielle Woodbury.
Aged 16 and the baby of the team, but has a good left foot.
Becky Batten.
Striker and this season's top scorer with over 50 goals in all competitions. Becky is a Devon squad member who has only made one appearance to date.
Rachel Watts.
Another high scoring striker with over 30 goals this season. Rachel joined Elmore from Weston Super Mare.
Sian Morgan.
Sian has been a valuable member of the squad who has played in a number of positions this season.
Kate Newton.

A striker who has missed out for most of this season due to injury and work commitments.
Alison Garfield
Appearances have been limited due to work,

Players apperances and goals