She’s going to be one of the lucky ones, who believes it’s possible thanks to this ref.
Four-year-old Clara Walker, from West Yorkshire in the UK, was brought by her dad Nathan to a football match in Garforth Town, along with her 9-month-old brother, Rufus.
Ready for the match @TheGarforthTown pic.twitter.com/mJ8aVTYqUn
— Hullablue (@hullablue) October 14, 2017
Can we all just take a moment to swoon over that adorable name…
While watching the match, little Clara spotted a female referee, Melissa Burgin, and dad heard her say, “Her hair is like mine, can I be a referee?”
Through a tweet posted by dad, we learned that Clara loves going to these matches and that the referees are her favourite because she loves the colour black.
Daughter was delighted to see this assistant referee today “her hair is like mine, can I be a referee? ” – pic taken during one of the many injury breaks @TheGarforthTown @WomeninFootball @NCEL . pic.twitter.com/e87UvbxTEL
— Hullablue (@hullablue) October 14, 2017
Nathan said;
“She had a great day, she loves going to the football, mainly because she gets chips, but she had to make do with a sausage sandwich as Garforth don’t do chips.”
Well we’re sure the ref made up for that too! Not only is this ref a woman who carried on in sports (something many teens feel pressured to give up) but she gave Clara a very warm smile and giggle when hearing her comment.
Witnessing a woman on the field has clearly had a powerful effect on little Clara… all she wants to be is a ref! And people are delighted.
Love this ? Yes she can… Become anything you set your mind on!!! #thisgirlcan
— Coach Emma ? (@MissEmmaOConnor) October 15, 2017
It’s why role models are so important….
— Tariq Butt ? (@TariqButt2) October 15, 2017
Photo of the year. Thanks for sharing.
— jestershead (@jestershead) October 15, 2017
Shows that we can’t just tell kids they can be whatever they want, they have to see it. And they can’t see it if it’s not already happening.
— Brian O’Sullivan (@LifeOfBOS) October 15, 2017
