Vicky Exley

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Vicky Exley
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Personal information
Full name Vicky Exley
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Place of birth Rotherham, England
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Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1991–1994 Sheffield Wednesday
1994–2012 Doncaster Rovers Belles
International career‡
1996–2007 England 52 (7)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:25, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 13:25, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

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Vicky Exley (born 22 October 1975) is an English former international footballer from Rotherham in South Yorkshire. She most recently played for Doncaster Rovers Belles in the FA WSL, the top division of women's football in England.[2] Exley also played over 50 times for England's national team.

Club career

Exley joined Sheffield Wednesday Ladies at the age of 15, moving to Doncaster Rovers Belles three years later.[3] She began her Belles career as a striker before switching back to a midfield playmaker role.[3] Nicknamed Tricky, Exley is renowned for her powerful shot.[4]

Despite scoring with a header, Exley was on the losing side in the 2000 FA Women's Cup final, as Croydon won 2–1.[5] Two years later Exley featured in another Cup final defeat, this time to professional Fulham.[6]

In 2004 Doncaster Belles suffered an exodus of players after a financial crisis, however, Exley and Claire Utley chose to remain loyal to the club.[7] In September 2004, Exley scored after four seconds of a League Cup tie against Aston Villa from inside her own half.[8] During that 2004–05 season, Doncaster struggled and only retained their National Premier League status thanks to Exley scoring on the final day of the season.[9] Exley was top scorer for Doncaster Belles in the following two seasons,[3][10] winning the manager's Player of the Year award in 2006.[3]

In July 2008, Exley scored the only goal of the game as Doncaster beat Watford Ladies in the FA Futsal Women's Cup, the competition being the first time that Doncaster had played Futsal.[11]

Exley scored 25 goals in all competitions during 2009–10 and was named in the Belles' 2011 FA WSL squad.[12] She netted Doncaster's first goal in the new league, the winner at Lincoln Ladies' Sincil Bank on the opening night.[13]

Prior to the 2012 season Exley was released by Doncaster. In explaining his decision, manager John Buckley paid his own tribute, telling the Doncaster Free Press:[14]

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Vicky has been a great servant to the club. When she was younger there were times when she virtually carried the team on her shoulders. I just felt that she has reached a stage where her legs can't do what her brain wants her to do. It's probably one of the hardest decisions I'll ever have to make—and she'll probably hate me for it.

In May 2012 it was reported that Exley had decided to retire from football altogether.[15] In June 2012 Exley served as a torch bearer in the 2012 Summer Olympics torch relay, as recognition for her services to playing and coaching football.[16]

International career

Following her March 1996 debut, a 2–1 defeat in Italy, Exley played a total of 52 times for England.[17] In September 2004 Exley captained England for the first time, marking the occasion with a goal in a 2–1 friendly win over the Netherlands.[18] She appeared in the 2007 World Cup, scoring a penalty in the final group-stage game against Argentina.[19] Exley then announced her retirement from international football in November 2007, stating her desire to go into coaching.[20]

She was given number 113 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.[21][22]

International goals

Scores and results list England's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Result Competition Scored
1 18 April 1996 Osijek Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:CountryData/summary' not found. 2–0 1997 UEFA Women's Championship Qual. 1
2 7 March 2002 Paderne Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:CountryData/summary' not found. 4–1 Algarve Cup 1
3 16 September 2004 Sportpark De Wending, Heerhugowaard Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:CountryData/summary' not found. 2–1 Friendly 1
5 9 March 2005 Paderne Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:CountryData/summary' not found. 4–0 Algarve Cup 2
6 11 May 2006 St. Mary's, Southampton Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:CountryData/summary' not found. 2–0 2007 FIFA World Cup Qual. 1
7 17 September 2007 Chengdu Longquanyi Football Stadium, Chengdu Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:CountryData/summary' not found. 6–1 2007 FIFA World Cup 1

Personal life

Exley supports Sheffield Wednesday and works as a postwoman.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."#19 Vicky Exley". The Sports Network. Archived from the original on 2 October 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Players Directory – Vicky Exley". Doncaster Belles Online. Archived from the original on 16 November 2007. Retrieved 17 September 2007.
  3. ^ a b c d e Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Hayley Paterson (19 February 2009). "Belles hit their stride again at 40". Doncaster Free Press. Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2009.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."England women Fixtures and Results, 2004/05". Cresswell Wanderers FC. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Sarah Hughes (2 May 2000). "Hunt keeps Croydon on double track". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Tony Leighton (7 May 2005). "Fulham too professional for battling Belles". The Independent. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."BELLES DEFY THE ODDS". Doncaster Free Press. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 3 November 2010.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Tony Leighton (12 September 2004). "Donny scrape through". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Arsenal clinch title as Belles survive". The Guardian. 25 April 2005. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2006/07 Season Stats". Doncaster Belles Online. Retrieved 17 September 2007. [dead link]
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Belles lift cup". The Football Association. 8 July 2008. Retrieved 13 October 2009.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Vicky Exley". Doncaster Rovers Belles. Archived from the original on 26 February 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Steve Hossack (17 May 2001). "Exley enjoying life in new league". Sheffield Star. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Paul Goodwin (23 February 2012). "Gone But Not Forgotten". Doncaster Belles. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Hossack, Steve (1 May 2012). "DONCASTER ROVERS: Belles race to get Mary Earps fit for Brum trip". South Yorkshire Times. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  16. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."June 26, Day 39 Sheffield to Cleethorpes". British Broadcasting Corporation. 26 June 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  17. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."A great role model". TheFA.com. 7 November 2007. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  18. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Tony Leighton (20 September 2004). "Holland 1–2 England". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  19. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."SIX OF THE BEST FOR ENGLAND". football365.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2007.
  20. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Exley retires from England duty". BBC Sport. 7 November 2007.
  21. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."England Player Legacy and Results Archive" (Press release). The Football Association. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  22. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."England honour former Lionesses in 50th anniversary celebrations at Wembley". BBC Sport. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2025.

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