Player Profile: Gemma Shepherd

Gemma Shepherd

 Name: Gemma Shepherd
D.O.B.: 04/07/87
Previous Clubs: Arsenal Ladies (1996-2000)
Debut Match: Keynsham Town 04/02/07
Honours: A couple of medals with Arsenal, 4 caps for Middlesex County, Middlesex County Senior Cup winner 2006/7, Middlesex County Junior Cup winner 2006/7
Ambitions: I’m clinging to a somewhat fading dream of playing for England. Knowing this is somewhat unrealistic, I would ideally like to play in the National Division and ultimately, be revered as a good player in the division.
I would also like to get my washing to smell as nice as the kit does when Gill washes it. She uses some kind of witchcraft
Career highlight: My career highlight was watching the film ‘Miracle’ on an away trip to Newquay. The film was really inspirational and has not only helped me with my football career but also my day-to-day life.
Male footballer(s) you admire and why: I love watching my beloved Gunners when they’re at their best (they can almost pass the ball as well as Kitey.)
A player I’ve always admired is Dennis Bergkamp. I think epitomised the term ‘beautiful game’. He was just technically excellent and extremely intelligent and that made him a joy to watch.
I also really admire players who give their team everything and are able to elevate their performance when the chips are down. I think players like Stephen Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and David Beckham fit this bill.
Female footballer(s) you admire and why: After a recent, minor home defeat to Everton, I was really taken aback by just how good some of their players were. Notably, I think Lindsay Johnson and Farah Williams are immensely talented (to name a few). Playing against players of that calibre really reinforces how large the gap still is between our division and the National division and has served as a poignant catalyst to strive harder to bridge that gap.
I also really admire Karen Carney and Alex Scott. Not only are they superb technically and positionally very astute but they also have a tremendous work rate.
Other achievements: I’ve been known to dabble in a bit of karate, basketball and kayaking and I can make origami swans. “You can’t teach it!” (Quote taken from the great Kerry O’ Connor).

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