Wolves players 'devastated' club did not apply for Women's Championship promotion

espn.comPublished: 4/29/2025

Summary

Wolves women's players are left devastated after falling short of promotion despite securing a spot in the Championship earlier in the season. The team had hoped to apply for promotion but ultimately lost out on Nottingham Forest, with players expressing their disappointment as "all for nothing," citing the club's decision not to submit an application before the final day of the season. Beth Merrick and Lily Simkin both shared their frustration, emphasizing that the outcome was not about financial stakes or dishonesty, but simply hoping to achieve something significant only to have it in vain.