‘Disgusted’: Mead leads criticism after non-league club

North Yorkshire club Thornaby close six women’s teamsClub chairman urges rethink as Mead calls it ‘horrible’

A non-league club in North Yorkshire has been condemned for withdrawing support for its six women’s teams, leaving more than 100 girls and women without a club.

Thornaby FC’s committee voted on Saturday to remove the teams, which range in age from under-sevens to adults. Thornaby Women said they were are “devastated” and the England forward Beth Mead said she was “disgusted” and offeredsupport to those affected.