Premier Division
West Allotment Celtic
Pos
#3
P / W / D / L
6 / 3 / 2 / 1
GD
0
PTS
11
Form:
W
D
D
W
L
West Allotment Celtic Ladies (often referred to as “The Celtic”) is the senior women’s section of West Allotment Celtic FC. Formed as a bridge between high-level youth football and the adult game, they represent a resilient and close-knit community based in the North Shields and Benton areas.
🏟️ Home Ground
St Thomas More RC High School (NE29 0PU)
👕 Club Colours
Green & White Hoops
📅 Established
2018/19 Season
📋 Manager & Captain
David Dodds (UEFA B) • Capt: Emily Dodds
Club Overview & History
Home Facility Partnership
The move to St Thomas More RC High School (NE29 0PU) in 2025 marked a long-term partnership to enhance playing opportunities for the club’s growing female section.
Club Identity
Established in the 2018/19 season through a combination of West Allotment and Whitley Bay youth players, the team has quickly built a storied local history in traditional green and white hoops.
Honours & Milestones
In their inaugural season, they finished as runners-up in the Northumberland County League and won the Northumberland League Cup, defeating Wallsend 5-2 in the final, before competing across regional tiers including the NERWFL.
Competitive Standing
League Level
The first team competes in the Northumberland Football League Women’s Premier Division.
Squad Stability & Experience
With eight years of senior play together, the squad is defined by its continuity. Many of the current roster, including Captain Emily Dodds, have been with the team since its inception.
Style of Play
Known for a combative and high-energy approach, The Celtic are a difficult-to-beat outfit built around a strong defensive core and quick homegrown forwards who exploit transitions.
The “Celtic” Pathway
Junior Foundation
A specialist in player retention, the club operates a thriving girls’ section that serves as a direct pipeline for graduating U16 players stepping into senior football, such as Jess Bucas and Lola Sample.
Coaching Philosophy
Led by long-serving UEFA B manager David Dodds, the focus remains on developing young talent within a positive, supportive environment that avoids high-pressure regional burnout.
Scholarship Success
The club has supported players in earning football scholarships in the USA—including Chloe Flannaghan and Abbie Hulme—who regularly return to rejoin the squad during breaks.
Culture & Ethos
“Allotment for All”
The ladies’ team is a central part of the club’s partnership with True 22, embodying the core values of community, respect, kindness, and teamwork.
Off-Pitch Unity
Unlike sides with high turnover, Celtic Ladies pride themselves on close squad chemistry—highlighted by winning the Blackpool 7-a-side winners’ plate on multiple occasions.
Community Backing
Well-integrated into the local business community, with home and away kits backed by long-term partners First Class Supply and Permatt Fork Lift Trucks.
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