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GT Photography<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nPlayers for Solihull Moors Women have called out the club for “neglect”, “lack of respect” and failing to provide them with the “basic necessities” required to compete. <\/p>\n A statement released on behalf of the players claimed the club was not providing transportation for away matches or securing pitches to play midweek fixtures. <\/p>\n Player Alex Liddiard posted the statement on X accusing the club of providing “ill-fitting kits”, and trying to charge them \u00a32,600 to allow access to the men’s pitch.<\/p>\n The BBC has approached Solihull Moors Football Club for a comment. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The players said the statement was released after “countless” emails and meetings with the club about players’ concerns. <\/p>\n Solihull Moors Women, who compete in Midlands Division One of the Women\u2019s National League, said they were saddened and “frustrated” by the treatment.<\/p>\n The team said they were handed a “significant” fine after forfeiting a cup match against West Bromwich Albion Women because the club failed to secure a pitch. It also saw them removed from the league cup and league plate competitions.<\/p>\n The statement said players were concerned they would be forced to forfeit again after being informed the club had once more failed to secure a pitch in the upcoming league fixture against Worcester City Women in two months. <\/p>\n It would result in potential points deduction and another fine. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n The statement said: “We cannot help but ask, would the men’s team ever be placed in this position?” <\/p>\n Players also claimed there was a “lack of visibility” that the club had a women’s team, reinforcing feelings of being “overlooked and undervalued.”<\/p>\n It said: “We deserve respect, support, and the opportunity to play the game we love under fair conditions. <\/p>\n “We stand together not just for ourselves, but for future generations of Solihull Moors Women players and the continued advancement of the women’s game.<\/p>\n “Women’s football has made great strides but our experiences show there is still much work to be done.”<\/p>\n Team manager Tom Blaymires posted a statement on behalf of the team’s coaching staff, supporting players. <\/p>\n It said: “We believe equality, respect, inclusivity and acceptance should be the minimum standard that any organisation should strive to achieve.<\/p>\n “It’s 2024 and we were still hitting the same barriers the women’s game did over 20 years ago. We stand together on and off the pitch.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/bbcx\/grey-placeholder.png\")
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