“On behalf of Whitley Bay FC Women’s can I thank the organisers and everyone behind the scenes for a fantastic Umbro Tournament this year. Everything about the weekend was first class both on and off the pitch and everyone concerned should be proud of themselves for the manner in which the event was organised. It was our third year running at the Umbro’s and it has become an important part of our pre-season preparation, we shall certainly be back next year!”
Colin Phillips – Manager, Whitley Bay FC
“We travel the world playing all the top girl’s tournaments. We have played the Umbro Cup in Manchester on several occasions. The standard of facilities and event organization is absolutely first class. The Umbro Cup is truly a world class soccer festival that we can recommend to any team looking to play women’s soccer in Great Britain.”
Jeff Yearing – New Jersey Soccer USA
“The Umbro Cup is without doubt the best tournament for Girl’s and Women’s teams in the UK.”
Gary Moores – Manchester City Ladies
“The Umbro Cup is a fabulous Tournament.”
Dave Ryan – Curzton Ashton Ladies
“A brilliant tournament, a superb way to promote the women’s game.”
Alex Cardinal – Fair Game Magazine
“The Scottish teams love taking part in the Umbro Cup!”
Maureen McGonigle – Scottish Women’s Football Association
“We had an unbelievable European tour and the highlight was taking part in the Umbro International Cup.”
Rebecca Divine – River City Rangers, Texas, USA
“The facilities are top class and so is the organization!”
David Coyle – Portsmouth FC Ladies
“The Umbro Cup is absolutely brilliant. Played in it, loved it, the best women’s soccer tournament in the UK.”
Rachel Yankey – Arsenal Ladies and England MBE
“The presentation ceremony at the end was just knockout – what a weekend!”
Carla Hovel – Player, Peterborough Azuri
“2005 was our first visit to the Umbro Cup and we will definitely be back next year.”
Rob Aitken – Manager, Newcastle United
