 'We're still reliant on some money from men's clubs' admits Kelly Simmons, on the financial situation women's football currently faces. The trailblazer – who received an OBE due to her work towards the sport -started work with the FA in 1991. She took up a role to head up progression of the women's game in 2018. This year marks her last in the position, but she's able to look back with a sense of pride to see the progress made possible for current and future Lionesses. A recent review – spearheaded by former player Karen Carney – called for further change of the back of England's success in the Euros last year. Broadcast times, funding and prize money are all major issues raised. Kelly told Metro.co.uk 'The next ambition of women's game has got to be sustainability. 'We are growing revenue to be able to invest, but we are still reliant on some money from men's clubs. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'The long term ambition is to get more brands behind women's football, more investment and more match day revenue to continue to grow the game. 'In terms of the grassroots level, it's great we have the World Cup this year to inspire girls to play and programmes like the National Lottery's to capitalise on that interest and support clubs in setting up new teams.' Kelly was joined by England legend Ellen White as they made a visit to Actonians FC in London on Friday. The team has benefited from recent funding and been able to grow it's opportunities for young girls who want to play. Kelly continued: 'It has been lovely to be here at Actonians Girls Gootball Club. Lucy Bronze and Millie Bright train ahead of their first World Cup clash against Haiti in Australia (Credits: James Whitehead/SPP/Shutterstock) 'It's great to see clubs with a full p){kind=link}
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‘We’re still reliant on some money from men’s clubs’ admits Kelly Simmons, on the financial situation women’s football currently faces.
The trailblazer – who received an OBE due to her work towards the sport -started work with the FA in 1991.
She took up a role to head up progression of the women’s game in 2018.
This year marks her last in the position, but she’s able to look back with a sense of pride to see the progress made possible for current and future Lionesses.