Ann grew up in the West of England, and now lives in Sussex with her husband, two children and two dogs. She is a keen follower of all things football, especially the England national team. In 2009 she was rewarded by the FA for her work as a Matchday Reporter, and was awarded 'Matchday Reporter of the Year' by the Professional Footballers' Association. Her deep interest in all aspects of football has seen her write and co-write articles and books on many aspects of the game, including: football's female idols; Wimbledon's golden generation; and using psychology to predict football matches
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She has also worked as a journalist for various publications including The Sunday Times and The Daily Telegraph. Her first book, The Psychology of Women's Football (Bloomsbury) was published in October 2010.