LCFC Women Trio Nominated For October Awards

LCFC Women
27 Oct 2023
1 Minute
LCFC Women trio Willie Kirk, Aimee Palmer and Lena Petermann have all been shortlisted for October awards following the Foxes' stellar start to the 2023/24 Barclays Women’s Super League season.

- Willie Kirk shortlisted for Manager of the Month award
- Aimee Palmer strike against Bristol City nominated for Goal of the Month
- Performances see Lena Petermann up for Player of the Month
- Voting to close at 10am Monday 30 October

Kirk receives the Manger of the Month award nomination having guided his team to wins over Bristol City and Everton before earning a point away from home against Manchester United.

He faces competition from Liverpool’s Matt Beard, Chelsea manager Emma Hayes, Gareth Taylor of Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur's Robert Vilahamn.

City midfielder Palmer has also been shortlisted for an October award having received commendation for her spectacular left-footed strike against Bristol City at the start of the month – a goal that set the Foxes up for a 4-2 victory at Ashton Gate.

Fellow summer signing Petermann is in contention for a Player of the Month honour having displayed commanding performances during a progressive month for City. Her contributions have seen the forward notch two goals and register one assist.

Voting is now open and will close at 10am Monday 30 October. To cast your vote for LCFC Women’s entries, please click below:

Willie Kirk | Manager of the Month
Aimee Palmer | Goal of the Month
Lena Petermann | Player of the Month

Manager of the Month Shortlist

Willie Kirk - LCFC Women
Emma Hayes - Chelsea
Gareth Taylor - Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur - Robert Vilahamn
Matt Beard - Liverpool

Goal of the Month Shortlist

Aimee Palmer - LCFC Women vs. Bristol City
Lauren Hemp - Manchester City vs. West Ham United
Marie Hobinger - Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Cloé Lacasse - Arsenal vs. Manchester United
Katie McCabe - Arsenal vs. Bristol City
Grace Clinton - Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Eveliina Summanen - Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bristol City 
Martha Thomas - Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa

Player of the Month Shortlist

Lena Petermann - LCFC Women
Niamh Charles - Chelsea
Jenna Clark - Liverpool
Khiara Keating - Manchester City
Elisabeth Terland - Brighton & Hove Albion
Martha Thomas - Tottenham Hotspur

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