Under 11 Pearls
Aarron Smith, Tom Moore, Karl Gilkerson, Lee Van Biene & Martin Birdsall
Manager
Aarron Smith
BIO
From a young age I had a love for football, in my player days I would play right back or goalkeeper.I started Emsworth pearls back in 2019 within Emsworth town FC as I felt having a daughter there wasn’t any opportunities for girls to play in an all girls team, so then the idea came to start up the 1st all girls team in Emsworth. With help from Tom and the other coaches the team has gained traction and grown legs.
FUN FACTS
Grew up in Luton as a Watford fan …..not good.
Favourite Footballer
Troy Deeney
Manager
Tom Moore
BIO
Joined the team when my daughter started playing in the very beginning when the team was formed.In my player days as center half, I played for East Dean,Chichester City and Horndean United.
FUN FACTS
Karaoke king and professional wind up merchant.
Favourite Footballer
Robbie Fowler
Manager
Karl Gilkerson
BIO
Started coaching a year after my daughter joined the team, defensive coach for the team.
FUN FACTS
Scored a goal in school from inside my own box.
Favourite Footballer
Gazza
Manager
Lee Van Biene
BIO
Tradesman/Dad/Coach/Prankster extraordinaire.
My playing position back in the day was left wing as i could use both feet.
FUN FACTS
Tallest member in my family at 5ft 8
Favourite Footballer
David Ginola -mostly for his great hair.
Manager
Martin Birdsall
BIO
I used to play football in Bristol for around 20 years ,before i moved my family to Westbourne a few years ago.Im pleased to say both my daughters have inherited the love of sport especially football,and im only to happy too encourage this by helping out the pearls in anyway I can.
FUN FACTS
I met the queen as a boy at her silver jubilee year,which makes me feel very old given that she has already been through her Golden and Diamond Jubilees and about to celebrate her Platinum one!
Favourite Footballer
Past-Kenny Dalglish Present-Trent Alexander Arnold