Man City pioneers who played when football was banned are celebrated
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukMembers of the Manchester Corinthians Ladies were celebrated this week for their pioneering work to develop women's football.
Over 80 guests were at the Etihad on Monday for a reunion that included more than 40 players from the club that was established in the 1948-49 season before becoming City's women's team 40 years later.
The event came a week after they were honoured with the Special Recognition award at the North West Football Awards for their contribution to the game.
Women's football was banned by the FA in 1921 when it was classed as "quite unsuitable for females and ought not be encouraged", so the Corinthians took their talents around the world to showcase the sport.
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