Kane Brooker

Kane Brooker

Sports Journalist · 69 articles

Kane Brooker is an editor for Read Man Utd and contributor for Read WSL and Read La Liga. Having previously featured on Sky Sports News and The Non-League Football Paper, Kane is also the club reporter, programme editor and press and communications officer for Walton Casuals Football Club.

‘Perfect performance’ as Belles see off Yeovil
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‘Perfect performance’ as Belles see off Yeovil

Goals from Courtney Sweetman-Kirk, Leandra Little and Sue Smith ensured Doncaster Rovers Belles saw off the promotion threat of Yeovil Town and kept level on points with league leaders Reading.

The Belles now sit 6 points clear of the chasing pack but behind first place due to an inferior goal difference.

Women to face World Cup gender testing
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Women to face World Cup gender testing

Every player in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup will have to undergo gender testing to prove they are female before being allowed to compete.

This includes the England squad who begin their campaign on June 9th against France.

Doncaster travel to Yeovil in battle for second place
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Doncaster travel to Yeovil in battle for second place

Glenn Harris’ Doncaster Rovers face a tough trip to Yeovil Town on Sunday in the WSL 2, as the third-placed Glovers look to draw level on points with their opponents with a victory.

The two sides met at the start of the season with the Belles coming away 2-1 winners.

England suffer defeat in final warm-up fixture
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England suffer defeat in final warm-up fixture

England Women lost their final World Cup warm up game to the tournament’s hosts Canada.

The Lionesses had previously beat their opponents in March in the Cyprus Cup final, but a goal from Sophie Schmidt was enough to separate the sides on this occasion.

FIFA 16 to include Women’s football for first time
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FIFA 16 to include Women’s football for first time

EA Sports today announced women’s teams will be included in the latest version of their popular video game FIFA, when it is released in September.

Since its inception 22 years ago, only men’s football has featured in the game.

Unbeaten Lionesses up for the fight at Madejski
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Unbeaten Lionesses up for the fight at Madejski

Reading look to maintain top spot in the WSL 2 on Friday night with victory over Millwall Lionesses at the Madejski stadium.

However the Lionesses pose a tricky test for the Royals as they remain the only team in the league yet to record a defeat this campaign.

Sunderland’s Holmes taking legal action over Kelly Smith comments
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Sunderland’s Holmes taking legal action over Kelly Smith comments

Arsenal Ladies captain and assistant coach Kelly Smith has been reminded of her responsibilities in the game by the FA following comments she made on social media about Sunderland’s Abby Holmes.

Holmes was sent off for a horror tackle on Smith in April that left the Gunners star needing surgery to her ankle.

Hero Bruton hits brace in top of the table clash
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Hero Bruton hits brace in top of the table clash

Lauren Bruton and Bianca Bragg sealed an impressive 3-0 victory for Reading FC Women against league leaders Doncaster Rovers Belles.

The victory meant the Royals leapfrogged their opponents, joining them on 16 points at the top of the table but ahead on goal difference.

Reading hope to impress without hotshot Kirby
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Reading hope to impress without hotshot Kirby

As the WSL 1 break for the summer, all attention turns to the WSL 2 this weekend with the top two teams, Reading and Doncaster Rovers Belles, going head to head.

The Royals will be out star striker Fran Kirby who was the only player in the WSL 2 to receive an England call-up.

Katie Chapman wants more support for mothers from FA
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Katie Chapman wants more support for mothers from FA

England international Katie Chapman has spoken out on the lack of support for mother’s from the FA, after being recalled to the national side after a 5 year absence.

Chapman claims the Football Association should do more to help players see their children during long tournaments such as the forthcoming World Cup.