Lindsay Johnson
Encyclopedia
Lindsay Johnson is an English footballer
, currently playing for Everton Ladies
. She has represented England
at full international level. Johnson is a versatile defender, with the ability to play in any of the defensive positions.
. She was educated at Fens Primary School
, Manor College of Technology
, and Hartlepool Sixth Form College
. Her interest in sport in general began at a very early age. At the age of six years, she began athletics training, although was not allowed to compete until the age of eight years. She went on to represent her county at 200m
and the long jump
and also represented her county at hockey
and netball
.
, from where she joined Everton Ladies
in 2003.
Everton fans have given her the nickname "Lindsay Lightning" due to her pace. She played for Everton in their 1–0 FA Women’s Cup Final defeat to Charlton Athletic Ladies
in 2005, earning the Player of the Match award. She also played in Everton's League Cup win in 2008, beating Arsenal Ladies
in the final.
at Under-21 level, before making her senior debut against the Netherlands
in September 2004. Her performances during the following season's Algarve Cup
ensured a regular place in coach Hope Powell
's England squad.
Although initially left out of the 2007 World Cup
squad, she was included as a late replacement for Steph Houghton
, who sustained a fractured fibula in training.
In May 2009, Johnson was one of the first 17 female players to be given central contracts by the Football Association. That August she was named in the squad for the Women's UEFA 2009, her versatility meaning she could provide cover for injury worries Alex Scott and Faye White
. She replaced White in the first half of the quarter-final game against Finland
and played all of the semi-final extra-time victory against the Netherlands
, was a teacher of PE at The King's Academy
, but gave up her teaching career to focus on her football career. She also works as a mentor and trainer for BTEC students studying fitness and sports development at Cardinal Heenan Sports College
and as part of this is at the forefront of the SHAPE initiative that aims to promote health and physical activity among young children in central Liverpool
.
She is related to Jenny Wilkes, also a footballer; who plays for Newcastle United Women and England at Junior level.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, currently playing for Everton Ladies
Everton L.F.C.
Everton Ladies Football Club are a semi-professional women's association football team from the city of Liverpool, who compete in the FA WSL. They were runners-up to Arsenal in the 2009–10 Premier League National Division season. They have won the title once in 1998 and the FA Women's Cup on...
. She has represented England
England 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...
at full international level. Johnson is a versatile defender, with the ability to play in any of the defensive positions.
Early life
Johnson was born in HartlepoolHartlepool
Hartlepool is a town and port in North East England.It was founded in the 7th century AD, around the Northumbrian monastery of Hartlepool Abbey. The village grew during the Middle Ages and developed a harbour which served as the official port of the County Palatine of Durham. A railway link from...
. She was educated at Fens Primary School
Fens Primary School
Fens Primary School is a mixed primary school and nursery located in the southern area of Hartlepool, County Durham, England. It is overseen by Hartlepool Local Education Authority. Around 430 children are educated in ages 3–11.-History:...
, Manor College of Technology
Manor College of Technology
Manor College of Technology is a secondary school in the Owton Manor area of Hartlepool, County Durham. It is a 'coeducational comprehensive' school, and caters for students aged 11–16.- Students :...
, and Hartlepool Sixth Form College
Hartlepool Sixth Form College
Hartlepool Sixth Form College, otherwise known as 'Brinkburn Sixth Form College', '6fc' & 'HSFC', is one of fewer than 100 specialist sixth form colleges in England.-History:...
. Her interest in sport in general began at a very early age. At the age of six years, she began athletics training, although was not allowed to compete until the age of eight years. She went on to represent her county at 200m
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
and the long jump
Long jump
The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
and also represented her county at hockey
Field hockey
Field Hockey, or Hockey, is a team sport in which a team of players attempts to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into an opposing team's goal using sticks...
and netball
Netball
Netball is a ball sport played between two teams of seven players. Its development, derived from early versions of basketball, began in England in the 1890s. By 1960 international playing rules had been standardised for the game, and the International Federation of Netball and Women's Basketball ...
.
Club career
Johnson's football career began at the age of 11 years when she joined a girls club. However, her Premier League career began relatively late when she joined Liverpool LadiesLiverpool L.F.C.
Liverpool Ladies Football Club is a semi–professional women's football club affiliated with Liverpool Football Club and playing in the FA WSL...
, from where she joined Everton Ladies
Everton L.F.C.
Everton Ladies Football Club are a semi-professional women's association football team from the city of Liverpool, who compete in the FA WSL. They were runners-up to Arsenal in the 2009–10 Premier League National Division season. They have won the title once in 1998 and the FA Women's Cup on...
in 2003.
Everton fans have given her the nickname "Lindsay Lightning" due to her pace. She played for Everton in their 1–0 FA Women’s Cup Final defeat to Charlton Athletic Ladies
Charlton Athletic L.F.C.
Charlton Athletic Women's Football Club play in the FA Women's Premier League National Division in England. Between 2000, the year it was founded from Croydon Women's F.C. and 2007, Charlton had one of the most successful women's teams in England...
in 2005, earning the Player of the Match award. She also played in Everton's League Cup win in 2008, beating 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 the final.
International career
Johnson represented 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...
at Under-21 level, before making her senior debut against the Netherlands
Netherlands women's national football team
The Netherlands women's national football team represents the Netherlands in international women's football. The team played the first women's international recognized by FIFA, on 17 April 1971 against France.-World Cup record:-Current squad:...
in September 2004. Her performances during the following season's Algarve Cup
Algarve Cup
The Algarve Cup is a global invitational tournament for national teams in women's football . Held annually in the Algarve region of Portugal since 1994, it is one of the most prestigious women's football events, alongside the Women's World Cup and Women's Olympic Football...
ensured a regular place in coach Hope Powell
Hope Powell
Hope Patricia Powell, CBE is the coach of the England women's national football team. Powell is an ‘A’ License coach and in 2003 became the first woman to achieve the UEFA Pro Licence - the highest coaching award available.-Early life:Powell was educated at Bethany School and went on to take A...
's England squad.
Although initially left out of the 2007 World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup 2007
The FIFA Women's World Cup 2007 was an international association football competition for women held in China from September 10, 2007 – September 30, 2007. Originally, China was to host the 2003 Women's World Cup, but the outbreak of SARS in that country forced that event to be moved to the United...
squad, she was included as a late replacement for Steph Houghton
Steph Houghton
Stephanie Jayne "Steph" Houghton is an English female international footballer. She plays in midfield, defence or attack for Arsenal Ladies.-Club career:...
, who sustained a fractured fibula in training.
In May 2009, Johnson was one of the first 17 female players to be given central contracts by the Football Association. That August she was named in the squad for the Women's UEFA 2009, her versatility meaning she could provide cover for injury worries Alex Scott and Faye White
Faye White
Faye Deborah White, MBE is an English footballer who plays for Arsenal Ladies in the FA Women's Super League and the England women's national football team as a central defender...
. She replaced White in the first half of the quarter-final game against Finland
Finland women's national football team
The Finland women's national football team represents Finland in international women's football. The team, controlled by the Football Association of Finland , reached the semi-finals of the 2005 European Championship, surprising the female football world having drawn with Sweden and beaten Denmark...
and played all of the semi-final extra-time victory against the Netherlands
Netherlands women's national football team
The Netherlands women's national football team represents the Netherlands in international women's football. The team played the first women's international recognized by FIFA, on 17 April 1971 against France.-World Cup record:-Current squad:...
International goal
- Scores and results list England's goal tally first.
Goal Date Venue Opponent Result Competition Scored 1 23 April 2009 New Meadow New MeadowThe New Meadow, also known as the Greenhous Meadow for sponsorship purposes, is the home ground of Shrewsbury Town Football Club and is a UEFA Category Four stadium. The stadium is situated on the southern outskirts of Shrewsbury, England, between the districts of Meole Brace and Sutton Farm...
, ShrewsburyShrewsburyShrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire, in the West Midlands region of England. Lying on the River Severn, it is a civil parish home to some 70,000 inhabitants, and is the primary settlement and headquarters of Shropshire Council...
3–0 Friendly 1
Personal life
Johnson, a fan of Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
, was a teacher of PE at The King's Academy
The King's Academy
The King's Academy is an 11–19 secondary school and academy located in Coulby Newham in the borough of Middlesbrough and the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England, serving the community of South Middlesbrough. Established in 2003, it is run by the Emmanuel Schools Foundation...
, but gave up her teaching career to focus on her football career. She also works as a mentor and trainer for BTEC students studying fitness and sports development at Cardinal Heenan Sports College
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
The Cardinal Heenan Catholic Sports College is a comprehensive school for boys and sixth form college in West Derby, Liverpool, L12 9HZ, England.-Admissions:It is just north of the A57 in Mill Yard, east of the Alder Hey Children's Hospital...
and as part of this is at the forefront of the SHAPE initiative that aims to promote health and physical activity among young children in central Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
.
She is related to Jenny Wilkes, also a footballer; who plays for Newcastle United Women and England at Junior level.
External links
- Lindsay Johnson at The FA website
- Lindsay Johnson at the Everton website