Congratulations to former Wyke Sport student, Jemma Purfield, on her nomination for the Leicester City FC “March Goal of the Month” competition.Jemma is an established professional in the topflight of the women’s game, playing her third season in the Women’s Super League. At the beginning of the season, Jemma signed for newly promoted Leicester City, having previous played for Liverpool and Bristol City.Whilst at Wyke, Jemma played in the highly successful women’s team, won “Sports Personality of the Year” and gained a scholarship to USA to complete her sport education. Having adopted 23 as her squad number, Jemma is a recognised attacking full-back, specialising in free-kicks and corners.During her signing press conference, Jemma highlighted the exciting progression made by Leicester as it transitioned into a full-time, professional outfit last summer, gaining promotion at the first attempt.“I think it's been brilliant,” she explained. “You know, Leicester's team last year was talented, and they've got some great players and so I'm looking forward to playing with them.“And I just think that the vision of the Club and where they're pushing this team is in the right directions, so I'm excited to join that.“I know a few of the girls, so there's some familiar faces about and some that I've not played with before. I'm excited to link up with those I know and also excited to get to know the new girls as well”.
