Sarah Mayling Fans

GENERAL

Women’s football is very different to men’s. The players engage with the fans a lot more. Sarah is a great believer that football fans deserve recognition.

For most away games fans often have to travel 100+ miles each way and are typically giving up 8 to 10 hours of their day. Therefore they feel really appreciated when the players come over to talk to them especially after an away game.

Sarah says she always tries to give back to the fans. She really appreciates the support she receives from the fans and the fans really appreciate Sarah being so friendly and taking the time to talk after games and in the clubhouse. It’s a great relationship that works both ways.

In general, as can happen with all players, some fans can build a stronger connection and enjoy meeting up socially. You see this up and down the country with many players, fans, families and friends. We’re all part of the same community.

FOOTBALL WITHOUT FANS IS NOTHING

Sponsors, advertisers and TV companies will not invest if there are no fans. If a football club doesn’t have any fans then it won’t have any money. If it doesn’t have any money then it simply no longer exists as a football club. Without fans is football is nothing.

Q & A with Sarah Mayling

1. What are your first memories of playing football?

My first team I played for was Holly Lane, when I was 7 or 8 years old. It was a boys team, me and my best friend Lauren played for them. I wanted to be a tennis player but they said I needed to work on my footwork so I took up football and ended up excelling so I quit tennis.

2. Who did you support growing up?

Aston Villa. I've had a season ticket forever.

3. Do you come from a sporting family or are you the first?

My Mum and Dad both do 'challenges', like marathons and triathlons. My brother has always done whatever sport, tennis and football, like me.

4. Favourite player and why?

Steven Gerrard. He's an all-round performer. He's passionate and scores worldies.

5. Favourite goal you've scored?

My last one, which was ages ago. I came on for England Under 20s and scored against Brazil in the last minute. The ball was bouncing over, a player passed to me and I slotted it in the bottom left corner, from the edge of the box.

6. Favourite food?

Chicken. Any chicken. Roast chicken, Nando's... any!

7. Favourite holiday destination?

Thailand. I went there two years ago and it was so good. I tried the street food and it wasn't bad.

8. Describe yourself in three words.

Mischievous. Chilled. Cheeky.

9. What type of student were you at school?

I was a good child at school. Not a swat, no, just good.

10. What did you go as to your last fancy dress party?

It was ages ago and I went as Sponge Bob. That was back in high school.

11. Did you have posters of famous people on your bedroom wall?

I had all four walls covered with pages from Match magazine. There were footballers all over the place. I didn't even know who half of them were!

12. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life?

I'm going to go with Coldplay - Viva La Vida. Always gets me in the mood and it's just happy and uplifting.

13. Favourite TV series?

Friends.

14. Favourite ice cream flavour?

Chocolate.

15. The name of WhatsApp groups?

Birmingham 2017.

16. Your karaoke song?

Let's go with Valeris, Amy Winehouse. Or Barking by Ramz.

17. What's your order from a coffee shop?

I don't like coffee, or tea. So I get a fruit smoothie. My order is mango passionfruit, fruit cooler.

18. Which Hollywodd actress would you get to play yourself in a movie?

Jennifer Aniston.

19. What toppings would you put on your favourite pizza?

I like it plain. A margherita.

20. Your favourite cheat meal?

Chip shop chips, with salt and vinegar.

21. Perfume of choice?

Dolce & Gabbana.

22. What are the names of all the pets you've owned.

I had a fish called Cookie. Mine died, I over fed it!

23. What is the strangest thing you've eaten?

I had a cockroach in Thailand. It was actually quite nice. A bit salty, but it was alright.

CREDIT: Blues Official Matchday Programme versus Liverpool, 25 March 2018 with thanks

More interviews to follow...

Mayling is confident goals are coming

“I think we dominated the ball throughout the game and had a couple of chances to score, including mine,” said Mayling.

“It came off Abbi (Grant)’s heel, I should have done better and hit corners because it went straight at the keeper. Next time I get a chance I hope to bury it.

“We were disappointed but overall we played well, better than the last game against Everton so we move on to the next one. Hopefully we can start scoring and picking up points.”

Full interview:
https://www.bcfc.com/news/articles/2019/mayling-is-confident-goals-are-coming/

Versatile midfielder Sarah Mayling pens a new contract

Congratulations Sarah, how do you feel about signing a new contract?

Thank you, I am very happy. I know I have more to learn and give to this club and I want to do it here. I am so excited for the future.

What are your reasons for staying – with the league growing, more teams becoming competitive and wanting other team’s players – why did you choose Blues?

The league is growing and getting bigger and better which can only be a good thing for us in England. Blues is a great team to be part of. You can see from our performance this year; we are pushing for the Champions League. Yes we haven’t quite achieved our goal this year but we have the players to achieve it next season. This is the best club for me to continue to learn and I can’t wait for next season.

You’ve played in different places this season, has your position changed?

I’ve played at right wing and central midfield but right back is mainly my new position. I like to think I bring something different when defending as I’m quite attacking. I’ve still got a lot to learn in all of the positions I play in but I am happy to play wherever.

Full interview:
https://www.bcfc.com/news/articles/2019/sarah-mayling-signs-new-contract/