Jody Bowry


Jody Bowry is an English former professional football goalkeeper who played for clubs including Chelsea and Fulham.

Club career

Bowry signed for Chelsea as a 15-year-old and immediately went into the first team. In 2000 "widely admired" Bowry was a "star close-season signing" for Fulham, who had become the first full-time professional women's club in Europe. In December 2001 Fulham signed Astrid Johannessen who competed with Bowry for the goalkeeping position until 2003 when the club lost its professional status.

Personal life

Bowry is from West Byfleet. She was among the first female members of the Professional Footballers Association and studied a Sports Science and Coaching degree with their assistance. She later worked as a school teacher.

Honours

Fulham