Ambassador
Paige Collins
I’m Paige, 33, and proud to be the Her Game Too Ambassador for Gillingham FC. My passion for football started at age five, and I’ve been a dedicated Gills fan ever since. I attend matches with my uncle and my Her Game Too team, but after so many years, it feels like we’re all one big family.
Being a female football fan fills me with immense pride. I believe football should be a sport for everyone, and nothing makes me happier than cheering for my team in the stadium, where gender should never matter. Sadly, I have faced situations where my opinions were dismissed just because I’m a woman. I've had to prove myself by answering questions like "What’s the offside rule?" or "Name every player," even though I’m there for the same reason as everyone else: to enjoy the game.
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My favorite achievement with Her Game Too at Gills is seeing young girls, new to the game, wanting to take pictures with me and the flag—it truly melts my heart. I’m also incredibly proud of getting our two player advocates on board, showing that the club and players genuinely support the campaign.
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To any fellow female fans out there, my advice is simple: just go and be. The joy of being in the stands with your football family is unmatched. Even when the team loses, I’ll be there week in and week out, and you’re always welcome to join me.