Jody Bowry Explained

Jody Bowry
Fullname:Jody Bowry
Birth Date:[1]
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:1992–1994
Youthyears2:1994–1995
Youthclubs1:Woking Girls
Youthclubs2:Abbey Rangers
Years1:1995–2000
Clubs1:Chelsea
Years2:2000–2003
Clubs2:Fulham
Club-Update:17:21, 7 September 2020 (UTC)
Ntupdate:17:21, 7 September 2020 (UTC)

Jody Bowry (previously Jody Smith; born 1980/1981) is an English former professional football goalkeeper who played for clubs including Chelsea and Fulham.

Club career

Bowry signed for Chelsea as a 15-year-old and immediately went into the first team. In 2000 "widely admired" Bowry was a "star close-season signing" for Fulham, who had become the first full-time professional women's club in Europe.[2] In December 2001 Fulham signed Astrid Johannessen who competed with Bowry for the goalkeeping position until 2003 when the club lost its professional status.

Personal life

Bowry is from West Byfleet. She was among the first female members of the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) and studied a Sports Science and Coaching degree with their assistance. She later worked as a school teacher.

Honours

Fulham

2002–03

2001–02

2000–01

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Jody keeps out all the shots . 7 September 2020 . Surrey Live . 5 December 2002.
  2. News: Henderson . Jon . Making the league is a job for the girls . 7 September 2020 . . 13 August 2000.