Appeal launched for goalkeeper who lost four teeth in ‘fearless pounce’

Southern Region Women’s Football League side Caversham United have launched an appeal to support goalkeeper Holly Robinson who lost four teeth while making a ‘fearless pounce’.

Now the club and its chairman Paul Gutteridge has launched a GoFundMe campaign for the stricken ‘stopper.

In a statement to Football in Berkshire, Gutteridge wrote: On Sunday 16th March, Holly Robinson got kitted up and ready to play in goal for Caversham United Women. Like she does every Sunday. However, this Sunday didn’t end up in smiles following 90 minutes on the pitch with her teammates.

During the match, fearless Holly rushed out to pounce upon a loose ball but met the boot of an opposition player. In the face.

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Holly lost four teeth there and then, which were collected off the pitch. She was taken to hospital following her head injury but despite best efforts there and from dental experts in the following days, Holly’s four front teeth were not able to be reinstated.

Despite the team being covered by FA accident insurance and Holly having her own medical cover, sadly neither policy will make a dent in the bill Holly faces to return her smile.

And that’s where she needs your kindness and your generosity. Please help us to return a smile to Holly’s face by making a donation towards her treatment cost.

The GoFundMe page is now live here.