Lorraine Hanson (footballer)

Lorraine Hanson
Personal information
Birth name Lorraine Dobb
Place of birth Worksop, England
Position(s) Defender / Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Carr Fastener
Nottingham Rangers
1977–1989 Doncaster Belles
International career
1975–1986 England
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Lorraine Hanson (née Dobb)[1] is a former Doncaster Belles and England women's international footballer.[1] She competed at the 1984 European Competition for Women's Football where she missed a penalty during the shoot-outs in the second leg of the final against Sweden.[2]

She was allotted 23 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.[3][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "PLAYERS: LORRAINE HANSON". Women's Football Archive. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  2. ^ Leighton, Tony (19 May 2009). "England's shoot-out jinx begins - England, 1984". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  3. ^ "England squad named for World Cup". The Football Association. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  4. ^ Lacey-Hatton, Jack (18 November 2022). "Lionesses introduce 'legacy numbers' for players past and present". mirror. Retrieved 19 June 2023.