Lorraine Hanson (footballer) explained

Lorraine Hanson
Birth Name:Lorraine Dobb
Birth Place:Worksop, England
Position:Defender / Forward
Clubs1:Carr Fastener
Clubs2:Nottingham Rangers
Years3:1977–1989
Clubs3:Doncaster Belles
Nationalyears1:1975–1986
Nationalteam1:England

Lorraine Hanson (Dobb)[1] is a former Doncaster Belles and England women's international footballer.[1] She competed at the 1984 European Competition for Women's Football where she missed a penalty during the shoot-outs in the second leg of the final against Sweden.[2]

She was allotted 23 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.[3] [4]

References

  1. Web site: PLAYERS: LORRAINE HANSON. Women's Football Archive. 2 February 2017.
  2. News: England's shoot-out jinx begins - England, 1984. Leighton. Tony. The Guardian. 19 May 2009. 2 February 2017.
  3. Web site: England squad named for World Cup . 2023-06-19 . The Football Association . en.
  4. Web site: Lacey-Hatton . Jack . 2022-11-18 . Lionesses introduce 'legacy numbers' for players past and present . 2023-06-19 . mirror . en.