This morning’s shock news that Barnsley FC Women will withdraw from the Women’s National League setup for the 2025/26 season was unexpected and is unprecedented for the future of the club.
Reactions from Barnsley FC Women’s players have been a mix of anger and disappointment as the reality of the next few seasons and beyond sets in. The news could well change the career plans of many of their current players, with a flurry of social media posts expressing initial reactions to the news.
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Lissa Woodhouse clearly has some strong feelings on the news, as she posted this on Instagram stories:
Ruby Jex-Oldfield posted this on social media:
Louise Biggins made her feelings clear on Instagram stories:
Lauryn Wilcock had this to say on X:
Very disappointing from the club!
— Lauryn Wilcock (@LaurynWilcock) June 4, 2025
Growing up in Barnsley I loved playing for my home town. It’s happening too often with clubs not backing their womens team and something needs to change so that the women’s game can continue to grow. https://t.co/v9NUWgDPdx
Keep up to date with SYWF across all platforms to see how the situation develops…
