Corinne Yorston
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Corinne Louise Yorston is an English
female international football defender. She plays her club football for Bristol Academy
. Although primarily a left-back, she has played in midfield at club level and has won most of her England caps playing in central defence. She has also previously represented English Universities.
. In the 2003 close season, Yorston joined Fulham Ladies
with whom she made her England debut in 2003. Soon after this she suffered a couple of stress fracture
s that kept her out of the game for nearly a year.
She joined Bristol Academy
in the 2005 close season, and went on to have three seasons as club captain. She joined Arsenal Ladies
in July 2009, but returned to Bristol in 2010. She was loaned out to Keynsham Town
to maintain fitness ahead of Bristol's FA WSL season, which began in April 2011.
senior team. She made her debut, as a substitute, in the game against Germany
in September 2003 and played, again as a substitute, in the game against Denmark
in February 2004. Her next game for England was not until March 2007 when she was a substitute for Rachel Unitt
in the game against Scotland
.
In May 2009, Yorston was one of the first 17 female players to be given central contracts by the Football Association.
and graduated with a Masters from the University of Bath
, where she had been awarded a Talented Athlete Scholarship. After completing her Masters she began studying for an MPhil at the FA National Women's Player Development Centre at Loughborough University
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
female international football defender. She plays her club football for Bristol Academy
Bristol Academy W.F.C.
Bristol Academy Women's Football Club are a semi-professional English women's football club affiliated with the Bristol Academy of Sport, based at Filton College. They were admitted to the FA WSL in 2010.-History:...
. Although primarily a left-back, she has played in midfield at club level and has won most of her England caps playing in central defence. She has also previously represented English Universities.
Club career
Yorston began her career with Southampton SaintsSouthampton Saints L.F.C.
Southampton Saints Girls and Ladies Football Club is an English women's football club formerly affiliated with Southampton F.C.. They play in the South West Combination Women's Football League, after winning the Southern Region Women's Footbal League in 2009–10.The club is descended from the...
. In the 2003 close season, Yorston joined Fulham Ladies
Fulham L.F.C.
WFC Fulham, previously known as Fulham LFC, was a Ladies Football Club formerly associated with Fulham Football Club. The team were dissolved as of 16 May 2006, but were later re-established with independence from Fulham F.C....
with whom she made her England debut in 2003. Soon after this she suffered a couple of stress fracture
Stress fracture
A stress fracture is one type of incomplete fracture in bones. It is caused by "unusual or repeated stress" and also heavy continuous weight on the ankle or leg...
s that kept her out of the game for nearly a year.
She joined Bristol Academy
Bristol Academy W.F.C.
Bristol Academy Women's Football Club are a semi-professional English women's football club affiliated with the Bristol Academy of Sport, based at Filton College. They were admitted to the FA WSL in 2010.-History:...
in the 2005 close season, and went on to have three seasons as club captain. She joined Arsenal Ladies
Arsenal L.F.C.
Arsenal Ladies Football Club are an English women's association football club affiliated with Arsenal F.C.. Founded in 1987, they are the most successful club in English women's football having won 34 major trophies to date; which are 12 FA Women's Premier League titles, 11 FA Women's Cups, ten...
in July 2009, but returned to Bristol in 2010. She was loaned out to Keynsham Town
Keynsham Town L.F.C.
Keynsham Town L.F.C. are an English women's football club affiliated with Keynsham Town F.C. and currently playing in the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division.-History:...
to maintain fitness ahead of Bristol's FA WSL season, which began in April 2011.
International career
Yorston won 19 caps at Under-19 level and also played at Under-23 level before joining the EnglandEngland women's national football team
The England women's national football team represents England in international women's football. The side has been quite successful of late, qualifying for three World Cups, 1995, 2007 and 2011...
senior team. She made her debut, as a substitute, in the game against Germany
Germany women's national football team
The German women's national football team represents Germany in international women's football and is directed by the German Football Association . The team – informally called West Germany in English – played its first international match in 1982...
in September 2003 and played, again as a substitute, in the game against Denmark
Denmark women's national football team
The Denmark women's national football team represents Denmark in international women's football. The team is controlled by the Danish Football Association .-World Cup:*1970 : Winner *1971 : Winner...
in February 2004. Her next game for England was not until March 2007 when she was a substitute for Rachel Unitt
Rachel Unitt
Rachel Elizabeth Unitt is an English football player. She currently plays as a left back for England Women and Everton Ladies.-Club career:...
in the game against Scotland
Scotland women's national football team
The Scotland women's national football team represents Scotland in international women's football. They have yet to qualify for the final stages of the World Cup or European Championships and are currently ranked 23rd in the world and 14th in Europe....
.
In May 2009, Yorston was one of the first 17 female players to be given central contracts by the Football Association.
Personal life
Yorston has a degree in biochemistryBiochemistry
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
and graduated with a Masters from the University of Bath
University of Bath
The University of Bath is a campus university located in Bath, United Kingdom. It received its Royal Charter in 1966....
, where she had been awarded a Talented Athlete Scholarship. After completing her Masters she began studying for an MPhil at the FA National Women's Player Development Centre at Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Loughborough University is a research based campus university located in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England...
.