Jody Bowry
FullnameJody Bowry
Birth datec. 1981[1]
PositionGoalkeeper
Youthyears 11992–1994
Youthyears 21994–1995
Youthclubs 1Woking Girls
Youthclubs 2Abbey Rangers
Years 11995–2000
Clubs 1Chelsea
Years 22000–2003
Clubs 2Fulham
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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.[1] 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.[1] She later worked as a school teacher.

Honours

Fulham

References

  1. ^ "Jody keeps out all the shots". Surrey Live. 5 December 2002. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  2. ^ Henderson, Jon (13 August 2000). "Making the league is a job for the girls". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 September 2020.