Following the departure of Charlie Browne from the executive committee to take up the presidency of the Jersey Football Combination, Kerry Petulla was named JFA vice-president at Springfield in a move which is sure to further the development of the women’s game in the Island. Although that will not be her sole focus.
President: Phil Austin
Vice-presidents: Iain Mackenzie, Kerry Petulla
Treasurer: David Brookland
Directors: Bob Lawrence, Gavin Fraser
‘The opportunity came about following a discussion I had with Phil Austin at the Muratti,’ Petulla explained.
‘I’ve been involved in football in Jersey since I was 17, and although that was more with women’s football I also qualified as a referee and was club secretary for First Tower and then assistant secretary for Grouville; so I have been around for a little while.
‘Personally I think Jersey football’s vision is exciting. I think it’s got the right people to go forward, it’s just a case of getting the ball in motion.
‘I don’t have anything specific I want to bring just yet, though.
‘I want to try and understand the challenges faced by the JFA as a whole before I jump in with suggestions.
‘It will be case of not throwing my feet in, it’s just about finding my feet first, but I will be very committed to the JFA and Jersey football and I’m quite excited about it all.’
‘I want to give them the chance to have a voice and then girls, when they eventually retire, will want to give something back at executive level.
‘Having games two weeks in a row is great. It’s all about keeping that momentum going now after the gold medal and this will give them confidence that the JFA are committed to giving them fixtures.’
Former Muratti player Gavin Fraser also joins the board as a director with special focus on attracting commercial sponsorship.
