COGS in Review – 2023. Another year comes to an end and although not as packed as the last 7 ½ years, we’ve still played lots of football, had loads […]
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COGS XTRA – Beginners/Intermediate – Confidence in Coaching – Mon. 8-9pm
STARTS 6TH FEBRUARY 2023. This session is run independently by Crawley Old Girls (COGS), with FA Approved Female Coaches. Please see below for further information on attending. The Beginners/Intermediate/Confidence in […]
Read More#COGSEUROFEST22 – A Day of Fun Women’s Recreational Football – 10th July 2022
#COGSEUROFEST22 – FUN, FOOTBALL, FRIENDS A year ago, we started planning the Festival, as part of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Legacy Programme. Working with the Legacy Group for Brighton […]
Read MoreCOGS, the BT FA Playmaker Course & a Proud Moment.
I’m writing this while sitting at home, with Covid, having managed to avoid it, until now! There are many things that I (Carol) am proud of, when it comes to […]
Read MoreCOGS in Review – 2021
It’s hard to imagine, writing this, that when we started 2021 we weren’t allowed to play grassroots football. We weren’t allowed to see our friends for some fun football outside […]
Read MoreAn Historic Friendly at The Old Spotted Dog Ground – 5th September 2021
We wouldn’t usually do a website piece about our friendlies that we take part in but today was slightly different. We were invited to take part in an historic day […]
Read MoreCarol, COGS and a Queen’s Birthday Honour – June 2021
This seems a little strange writing about myself, but it was too important not to recognise the parts a few people and the inspirational COGS have played in helping me […]
Read More“In the Spotlight…” Ellie Alladeug – Lifeline FC, N16, Clapton CFC, Renaissance FC & an Inspiration – March 2021
I (Carol Bates) spoke to Ellie about her football journey so far, after seeing so much good that Ellie had created, with football being at the heart of it. This […]
Read MoreA COGS Year in Review – 2020 – A very different year!
In a year like no other, we still managed to have some fun and play football, as well as look after each other. We’ve all challenged ourselves, whether it be […]
Read MoreThe Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year 2019 – Vitality Grassroots Award.
This is a slightly strange/awkward post as I’m writing about myself! But, if anyone can help with some public votes, that would be brilliant, thank you! In 2015, when I […]
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