Female Football Focus 2021: Hayley Rees-Williams (CPD Merched Pwllheli)

Three of the top five most viewed Female Focus features since Grassroots North Wales started have been about CPD Merched Pwllheli players.

So why not strike while the iron is hot and put another great Llyn character in the spotlight – Hayley Rees-Williams.

Full Name

Hayley Rees-Williams

Date of Birth

15-6-1990

Teams played for

I’ve only ever played for Pwllheli ladies 🤍🖤

First football memory

Being young and my dad taking me to my first ever football match. It was Stockport County v Wolves and I fell in love with the game…

Football idol

David Beckham when he played for Man U

Position

I’ve literally played ever single position on the field but my favourite has to be right back

Most memorable game played in

Away v Amlwch a couple of years ago. We were losing 4-0 first half and we made a hell of a comeback, winning the game 5-4

Biggest highlight of football career so far

Playing in Bangor stadium in a cup final v Northop Hall..the atmosphere was amazing 🤩

Representative football played

Ysgol Glan-y-Mor and Pwllheli ladies

Strengths to your game

I can adapt to any position plus I can head a ball

Weaknesses

Speed!!! I’m so slow 😂🙈

Best team-mate played alongside

Has to be my sister Leanne Hughes – there’s nothing better then spending time with each other playing the sport we love..

Hardest opponent faced

Llanfair – always a tough game. They are strong in every position on the pitch.

Biggest influence in football

Has to be my partner Erica Jones. The passion and love she has for the game and for Pwllheli ladies is infectious..

Funniest team-mate

Sian Moore. She’s so clumsy and in her own little world she literally trips over fresh air!

Which team-mate is the best dancer

Has to be Sioned Jones. She loves a good boogie to Proud Mary!

Favourite away ground

I love playing at The Oval, Caernarfon. Excellent condition pitch and loads of space to play the game

Personal football ambitions

To see Pwllheli ladies achieve something amazing this season. The squad coach and manager we have this season is the strongest we have ever had; it excites me to think of getting back on the pitch with the ladies 😬

RANDOM QUESTIONS

Best country visited

Portugal – I love it there

Favourite chocolate

I love a good Flake 😍

Best film seen this year

Greenland

Current favourite song

Driving License by Olivia Rodrigo

Are you typical of your zodiac sign

Yes definitely I’m a typical Gemini

Favourite TV show

Love Island

TV show you dislike most

The Big Bang Theory

Best quality as a person

I’m so laid back people say I’m horizontal 😂 I get on with anyone and willing to help if needed

Worst fault

I become a total mess when I’m drunk!! Can’t handle alcohol atol! 🙈

Best live show/concert seen

Has to be Beyoncé. My best friend bought me a ticket for my birthday as a surprise and she was amazing!!

Tell us something about you we might not know

Don’t laugh but I once got humped by a dolphin 😂😂 🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬plus I have a phobia of stick insects 😪