Aston Villa Women Confirm Retirements of Lucy Staniforth and Paula Tomás
Aston Villa Women will mark the end of two careers following the retirements of Lucy Staniforth and Paula Tomás.

Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Sunday: Closed
Contact
Socials
My name is Beth. I am an avid women's football fan and journalist. I write pieces for this blog and other publications. I have been to many games, including my first ever Euro. I am also available for freelance work. I have done pieces for The Times, The Guardian, EA Sport, City.AM, The Mirrors monthly women's football magazine, The FA Nations League and so much more.
Contact me at - Beth.womensfootball@gmail.com
My TikTok is -https://www.tiktok.com/@beth.womensfootball?_t=ZN-8z0UI6Tn2Gc&_r=1
My Instagram is- https://www.instagram.com/beth_paynex?igsh=MWQ2cWg2ODYyZ2pwZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
7 May 2026 22:23
Aston Villa Women will mark the end of two careers following the retirements of Lucy Staniforth and Paula Tomás.
7 May 2026 22:13
Tottenham Hotspur Women will lose Bethany England this summer as part of a wide-ranging squad overhaul.
7 May 2026 22:10
Manchester United Women are entering a new phase of squad planning following confirmation that Leah Galton will leave the club and ongoing uncertainty surrounding Elisabeth Terland’s long-term future.
7 May 2026 22:08
Arsenal Women have reinforced their leadership structure by securing new contracts for Leah Williamson and Steph Catley, while also confirming the departures of goalkeepers Manuela Zinsberger and Naomi Williams.
7 May 2026 21:42
Chelsea Women are entering a period of transition after the retirement of long-serving defender Millie Bright, while also managing external interest in several core squad members.
7 May 2026 21:37
Manchester City Women are preparing for a transformative summer following the expected departure of Khadija “Bunny” Shaw and the confirmed retirement of midfielder Laura Coombs.
3 May 2026 10:26
Birmingham City Women were crowned Women’s Super League 2 champions after a composed and clinical 2-0 victory over Charlton Athletic Women on the final day of the season, securing promotion in a high-stakes encounter at The Valley.
1 May 2026 13:54
Miss Arsenal has signed a new contract with Arsenal Women, extending her stay for two years, after spending 20 years with the club since joining as a child.
30 Apr 2026 15:58
After a month-long impromptu hiatus due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs because of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the break is finally over for one race weekend in Miami. Then another long three-week game to Montreal; it doesn't feel like the F1 season has really started.
30 Apr 2026 10:55
Brighton & Hove Albion Women have confirmed plans to build the first purpose-built women's football stadium in the whole of Europe. It marked a landmark moment for the women's game.
29 Apr 2026 16:31
Millie Bright, Chelsea captain will retire at the end of the season less than a year after stepping away from international duty back in October after nine year spell. Her current contract will end this summer and she has outwardly expressed that she wanted to retire at Chelsea.
29 Apr 2026 13:00
While F1 has been on its month-long impromptu hiatus, the drama has not stopped. Formula 1 drivers, both current and former, are believed to be caught up in a widening clampdown by Italian tax authorities. The Italian authorities are reportedly seeking to collect unpaid taxes related to the Grand Prix, which was retroactively held on Italian soil.
6 Jun 2025 08:00
So here's your England squad for the Euros.
18 Dec 2024 10:17
The teams are locked in, the groups have been created, and the only thing left to do is play the game.
15 Dec 2024 12:28
24 Oct 2024 09:26
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBgFrwBq0Xc/?igsh=YnQzcGt6d2wxOWZu
17 Oct 2024 13:18
from https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk
6 Oct 2024 16:41
image- http://www.freepik.com/
Keep updated on the English league and International fixtures
Other sports pieces I have had published elsewhere
https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/sport/20092024-new-ear-for-chelsea-under-bompastor
World in sport
https://worldinsport.com/sarina-wiegman-extends-her-contract-with-england-until-2027/
https://worldinsport.com/jude-bellingham-the-making-of-a-superstar/
My other blog