Female Focus 2020: Lisa Gannon (Llanfairfechan)
Full Name
Lisa Marie Gannon
Date of Birth
29/01/88
First football memory
Going to watch my first Everton game when I was about 9. We lost against Coventry but it really sparked my love for the game.
Football idol
Duncan Ferguson
Position
Goalkeeper
Most memorable game played in
Urm it’s a tie between two. Our first game and win against Llysfaen was epic but my favourite game was the mudbath 4-4 draw against Eglwysbach
Biggest highlight of football career so far
All of it! Love playing!
Describe your best save so far
To be honest they’re all just a blur and I’m amazed I save any at times!
Strengths to your game
Positive team player
Weaknesses
Lack of confidence and my goal kick 😂
Biggest influence in football
My step dad and step brothers, virtually brainwashed as a kid and no turning back!
Funniest team-mate
I can’t name myself so, Kelsey Hughes
Which team-mate is the best dancer
I’ve only actually seen one dance so it has to be Dona.
Other sporting achievements
Trained with North Wales Hockey team as a teen and used to compete as part of school’s gymnastics team.
Personal football ambitions
To be able to take my own goal kicks with confidence.
Best country visited
Italy
Favourite chocolate
Caramel
Best film seen
Too many to name one
Current favourite song
Bad Guy
Are you typical of your zodiac sign
I have no idea!
Favourite TV show
RuPaul’s Drag Race
TV show you dislike most
Love Island, can’t even bring myself to watch it!
Best quality as a person
Sense of humour
Worst fault
My potty mouth!
Best live show/concert seen
Blink 182, hands down!
Favourite female footballer
All of the Llanfairfechan ladies team
Tell us something about you we might not know
I can still do the splits at aged 32!