Portsmouth Women star Annie Rolf makes ‘impatient’ admission after signing pro contract
Portsmouth Women midfielder Annie Rolf has admitted she has had to learn a lot of patience as she begins her professional career with the club.
Speaking in an internal interview published on the club’s official X page [23 August], Rolf says last year’s injury setbacks that limited her involvement in the club’s title-winning season have taught her to trust the rehabilitation process.
The 25-year-old also credited her teammates with how they got her through, as she prepares for her first professional campaign under Jay Sadler.
“I’m a very impatient person, so last season did teach me a lot of patience,” Rolf admitted.
“The girls have been my rock during that time, and to all go into out first professional season together is amazing.
“It’s a dream come true to turn professional with this club – there has been a lot of change, girls have quit their jobs and some are still working alongside – but it’s really exciting and I can’t wait.”
Portsmouth Women begin in two weeks
Following a busy pre-season schedule, it is now just over a fortnight until Portsmouth Women’s professional era is finally underway.
With a visit to The Valley to take on Charlton Athletic the first fixture up, Pompey will be looking to establish themselves in a Championship increasing in both competition and standard.
Almost every club in the second tier is now a professional operation throughout, meaning so much capital and hard work has gone into how each club will perform this season.
Luckily for a team like Pompey trying to establish themselves in their inaugural season in the division, just one team will be relegated in April to the third level of the pyramid – with one promotion spot to the WSL awarded to the league champions.
For Sadler, assistant Kim Stenning and the Blues squad, a stable campaign would signify the continuation of unbelievable progress.
In other Portsmouth news, another financial boost at Fratton Park.
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