Women's Team Supporters Board

Meet your Supporters Board

The West Ham United Women's Team Official Supporters’ Board (WSB) has been established to give supporters of the women’s team the opportunity to have their voices heard at the highest level.

WSB representatives meet at three points during the season, to raise and discuss the topics and issues that are most important them and the fans they represent. With women’s football one of the fastest growing sports in England, this gives the Club the opportunity to consult directly with the fans supporting the game.

The WSB provides supporters with an opportunity to directly engage with their supporter representatives, each on the Board as a member of a representative group. The supporter representative will have the opportunity to raise their questions or relay their feedback to senior staff from West Ham United women’s team, using this feedback to help steer the strategic direction of the Club’s decision making.

Allie Heppell

Women's team Supporters' Board Co-Chair – Away Representative

I am a big women’s football fan and have a podcast dedicated to it. I am hoping to bring that passion for women’s football and bring it in being your away rep

I have followed West Ham women's team home and away since 2018.

I have been part of the board since its inception and due to various outside factors I have some unfinished business. My passion for the club and women’s football is immense and I want to share this with you all

My biggest aim to gather support for away matches and build a support we can be proud of. West Ham have some of the biggest, most passionate fans and it’s time the women’s football community saw this.

Zahra Haleem

Young Adults (18-25) Representative

I’m the Under 25s representative. This will be my fourth season physically attending West Ham women’s team games and in that time the growth of the game has been so exciting.

I hope to be a part of building on this growth, chat to more amazing fans and continue to help make the games a place where people of all ages and backgrounds feel comfortable and welcome!

Trevor Bright

Accessibility Representative

I've been a fan of West Ham since 1963 and the women’s team since 2020 as previously I wasn't aware of the women’s team.

My aim is to help disabled people get a better matchday experience at football and everywhere else people wish to go without having hurdles to jump through just to go out.

I became a Season Ticket Holder after the move from Upton Park. I then joined the Supporter Advisory Board and was asked to help to set up clubs. As a standalone part of the Supporters’ Advisory Board, we then moved on to open the Disabled Supporters' Board on Facebook, Twitter and web for all West Ham fans with disabilities to have a voice and to be heard at Club level.

We have exciting times ahead with the introduction of Fan Advisory Boards in all Premier League clubs. I also sit on the Premier League Disabled Advisory Board which has helped to make football more accessible for everyone home and away.

Hannah Newson

Match-by-Match Supporters Representative

I have supported West Ham United all of my life. After the success of the England women at the Euros I decided that I would become a Season Ticket Holder for West Ham United's women's team as support always starts at club level and it is a decision I am incredibly glad I made.

I love football and want to see the game for women grow as it is a wonderful sport to be a part of.

Since 2023, I have been a match-by-match women's Supporters' Board member and it is my aim to make sure all of the West Ham fans have the best time at every match. I can't wait to meet and chat to fellow fans during our upcoming season. COME ON YOU IRONS!

Georgia Whitney

LGBTQ+ Representative

As a lifelong West Ham fan hailing from east London, I’m delighted to be a member of the board as your LGBTQ+ rep. I adore the beautiful game, championing women’s football at any opportunity!

I sit on the Pride of Irons committee, West Ham United’s official LGBTQ+ & Allies supporters group, as well as on my grassroots women’s and non-binary football club in south London where inclusion, community, and visibility are at the heart of what we do.

My aims are to ensure our matchdays are welcoming, safe, and joyful for all queer fans, whether they’re long-time Hammers or new to the game. I want LGBTQ+ voices to be heard and woven into the very claret of our club.

John Martin

Families Representative

I am a true Cockney and have been following West Ham since the 1975 cup final (yes, a glory hunter). I have had a Season Ticket for the men’s team for over 20 years.

I have two children and all three of us became Season Ticket Holders for the women's team two years ago, and it has been a pleasure to see them develop a real passion for the team. As well enjoying attending the games home and away this has also inspired both kids to start playing football regularly. I love the sense of community that exists when following the team, and we have made new friends young and old along the way.

As the women's game continues to grow and develop, my aim is to help maintain the sense of community and inspiration, as well as making sure that the matchday experience for existing and new supporters is as enjoyable as possible.

With a background in market research, I understand how the small things, whether positive or negative, can influence people's enjoyment. I am happy to chat to all about their experiences good and bad, I can usually be found in the car park or bar (at my kids' insistence) before and after the games.

Lesley Hayes

Young Adults (18-25) Representative

I have been a West Ham fan all my life, have a Season Ticket for the men’s and women’s teams and attend all of the women’s games home and away.

My aim is to be the voice for young fans and to help make matchdays more enjoyable. My passion, dedication and support for this club is huge and I would love to get others to share the same passion as me.

I would love to get more people at away matches and to enjoy the matchday experience not just at home but away too, because some incredible memories have been made at away games. I look forward to meeting you all!