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Ten fabulous facts about Flint Town United women’s team captain Ruby McGilloway

Ruby McGilloway (stripes) on the ball for Flint Town United. Photo: GEOFF QUINN
  • Her date of birth is May 8, 1998. She shares a birthday with well-known Canada forward Jordyn Huitema, who also plays for Seattle Reign.
  • Ruby has spent more years of her life playing netball than football.
  • Her brother is Brady McGilloway, 24, who currently plays for Cymru North champions Holywell Town.
  • On September 15, 2019, Ruby made history when she scored Holywell Town women’s first-ever competitive goal. The Wellwomen lost the game 14-1 to Mountain Rangers in North Wales League Division Two.
Ruby (front, second from left) with kind sponsor Melly the Mayor and Flint team-mates
  • In the shortened 2019-20 season, Ruby was Holywell’s top scorer with four goals.
  • Ruby joined NFA in 2022-23 and netted seven goals over the season.
  • In 2023-24, Ruby signed for Flint Town United. She became captain and scored a career best eight goals in a season for a team which won the North Wales League East Division title with a perfect 12 straight wins.
Ruby (facing, dark green shirt, armband) in action against Kinmel Bay
  • Ruby has made more than 50 appearances in North Wales women’s football and netted 21 goals.
  • Her middle name is Jo and she loves Dairy Milk
  • Out of all the Female Focus interviews Grassroots North Wales has done over the past 5 years, Ruby’s attracted the most views/hits
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