Female Focus: Danielle Barnfield (Mountain Rangers)
Full Name
Danielle Alice Barnfield
Date of Birth
16/11/98
First football memory
Attending ‘Kick It’ sessions after school in Felinheli
Football idol
Steven Gerrard
Position
Midfield
Most memorable game played in
The 2014 FAW Under-16 Girls Welsh Cup Final in Newtown (Caernarfon beat Llanyrafon 2-0 with goals from Lois Regan and Nel Huws). I had a stinker of a game and even came off with cramp towards the end but the girls were amazing.
Biggest highlight of football career so far
Being selected for national training camp when I was 15.
Representative football played
Represented the NWCFA League at junior level
Played for the regional development team (North Wales)
Trained with the national team (Wales)
Strengths to your game
Ability to read the game and range of passing
Weaknesses
Always has been my fitness!
Best team-mate played alongside
Katie Davies (formerly known as Williams – ex-Liverpool and Wales, capped 20 times).
Hardest opponent faced
Cardiff Met. They’re unbelievably clinical.
Biggest influence in football
My dad is probably the reason I’m so into my football. He took me to every game and training possible when I was younger and still enjoys coming to see me play when he can.
Funniest team-mate
Katie Bowe or Lisa Thomas. Katie comes out with some one-liners but I’ve known Lisa for years and we bounce off each other.
Which team-mate is the best dancer
I’ve not seen what Mountain Rangers have to offer yet but I would have to say Elena Julio based on what I saw playing alongside her with Caernarfon!
Favourite away ground
I suppose I can say The Oval. Although I’m yet to play there as a visitor.
Personal football ambitions
I just want to continue to enjoy playing the game, and help Mountain Rangers go on to win some silverware.
RANDOM QUESTIONS………
Best country visited
America (Florida)
Favourite chocolate
White chocolate. I used to love the Dream bars.
Best film seen this year
Toy Story 4
Current favourite song
Taste (Make it Shake) by Aitch
Are you typical of your zodiac sign
Scorpio – yes I would say so.
Favourite TV show
I don’t watch much telly but I’m hooked to Power which is on Netflix.
TV show you dislike most
Family Guy or Friends
Best quality as a person
I’m generous to those I’m closest to
Worst fault
Doubt / underestimate myself
Best live show/concert seen
Drake in Manchester
Favourite female footballer
Lucy Bronze