Tammie Thornton (born 5 January 1976) is an Australian former soccer player who played for Australia 19 times in 1996 and 1997.[1]
Tammie Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 January 1976 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | soccer player |
| Known for | one of 388 players who participated in Australia’s first ever National Women's Football League |
Thornton, now 47, was one of 388 players who participated in Australia’s first ever national women’s football league.
While not the longest-serving or the most famous player, she was part of a largely forgotten generation of footballers who dug the well for today’s Matildas and A-League Women.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ Howe, Andrew (2011). "Official Media Guide of Australia at the FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. p. 54. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2019 – via WomenSoccer.com.au.
- ^ Wenzel, Murray (31 March 2014). "Former soccer international's aim to enhance the next generation of Far North sports talents". Cairns Post. Archived from the original on 11 October 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ "Aussie Footballers – Tammie Thornton". OzFootball. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
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