Ricky Martin: Stoke City technical director says Potters women are to turn semi-pro
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“They will become part of what I already look after at the training ground at Clayton Wood,” said Martin.
“With it being International Women’s Day, we thought what a great day to announce the team going semi-professional and coming under my guidance.
“We’re making the announcement now in preparation for next season. We want the men’s and women’s teams to come back next season with all the resources required to get success.”
Stoke chairman John Coates has agreed to increase the amount of money pumped into the women’s side with an ultimate aim of reaching the top tier, the FA Women’s Super League.
“The women’s team will start getting paid,” said Martin. “Like any organisation we don’t want to set limitations, so our aspirations are to get to the Championship and, once we achieve that, the WSL is the next level.
“It’s about taking baby steps, doing things the right way and getting the Girls Academy the support of expertise within the game and enabling them to develop and nurture their talent.
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