The 1971 World Cup in Mexico, an unofficial tournament, was crucial for women's football in England, coinciding with the end of a 50-year ban. Featuring strikers like Janice Emms, the tournament drew crowds over 100,000, highlighting the potential for women's sports. Janice's daughter, Gail Emms, reflects on her mother's remarkable journey in football and records her family's legacy. Gail has now authored a book dedicated to this historic event, signaling the importance of recognizing women's contributions to sports history.
When you look back at it, it was the start of women’s football in a certain way because it was a pivotal moment, blowing open doors that had been shut for many years.
The crowds of over 100,000 at the unofficial tournament really showcased how much potential there was for women's football at that time.
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