Rachel Yankey OBE

Team GB 2012 & England Footballer. Host of CBeebies kids sports show 'Footy Pups'. For enquiries contact [email protected]

[FA Women's National League @FAWNL]

"The FA WNL is a really important part of the women’s pyramid” 👊

@rachelyankey11 found out how @premierleague support helped @WatfordFCWomen thrive last season – on and off the pitch ✨

#PLMoreThanAGame

[🎙️ It's Only Kids Football @iokfootball]

3v3 football could be the key to creating an environment where more girls feel confident to play, says Arsenal and England legend @rachelyankey11 ❤️

Listen ➡️ https://t.co/21dfB1Mlbs
Watch ➡️ https://t.co/R5v3lhG702

[Rachel Yankey OBE @rachelyankey11]

@Ray9040736 @liannesanderson @kelly_smith10 @ArsenalWFC Wow what memories😀 ❤️🏆

[Manisha Tailor MBE @_ManishaTailor_]

24 years ago ⏳️.

Where it all started ⚽️.

I’ll always be grateful for where it all began—and for the people who believed in me at the very start of the journey 🫱🏽‍🫲🏿✨️

@rachelyankey11 @rquire7 Great times had 🙌🏾

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

A corner of Arsenal, wherever you are ⚡

Download the new digital home for Gooners now📱

[Rachel Yankey OBE @rachelyankey11]

@bartnowak79 @stgeorgesrc Well done Christopher 👏👏👏👏

[Ged Grebby @GedGrebby]

At the #Emirates Stadium for the #ShowRacismtheRedCard event with @AFCCommunity.
The new First Black Lionesses Exhibition looks great.
@Arsenal @rachelyankey11 @NicenNeetz @ArsenalWFC @PFA
#BlackHistory #BHM25 #WRD25
@SRTRC_England @NEUnion @theredcardwales @SRtRCScotland

[PCA @PCA]

Standing firm with power & pride 💪

We celebrated #BlackHistoryMonth with many inspiring & powerful stories from leading athletes in the community 🗣️

Thank you to @Harbottle_Lewis for hosting us 🤝

[ActiveWestminster @ActiveWCC]

Calling all female footballers in Westminster aged 11–16!

Here’s your chance to step onto the pitch with former Arsenal, Fulham and England Star Rachel Yankey OBE @rachelyankey11 & the #RY11 team 🙌

📍 Paddington Rec
📅 Fridays, 26 Sept–24 Oct
⏰ 7–8:30PM
✨ All abilities welcome
📧 Info: [email protected]

[playtheirway @playtheirway]

Child-first coaching "has a huge role to play in helping us tackle teenage drop off rates” – Kate Dale, @Sport_England

Earlier this week, England legend @RachelYankey11 showed her support for the #PlayTheirWay campaign at a session with girls from @OUFCOfficial. #WomensEuros

[playtheirway @playtheirway]

Breaking the gender gap in children's sport starts with fun ⚽🏃‍♀️

This morning, we were joined by former Lioness @rachelyankey11, for a child-first coaching session with girls from @OUFCOfficial - alongside support from @Sport_England, @BoingKids & @_UKCoaching! #WomensEuros2025

[Jason Roberts Foundation @JasonRobertsFdn]

The schools tournament is underway at @LyonParkPrimary ! ⚽
With @rachelyankey11 in attendance, four schools are bringing the energy, skill, and community spirit to the pitch. Let the games begin!
#PLPFAPlayersPilot
#PLMoreThanAGame

[Jason Roberts Foundation @JasonRobertsFdn]

England legend @rachelyankey11 is in the building! ⚽👑
Incredible to have her part of today’s Players’ Project pilot, inspiring young people from @LyonParkPrimary and other local schools with her journey, energy, and passion for the game. 🙌
#PLPFAPlayersPilot
#PLMoreThanAGame

[Jason Roberts Foundation @JasonRobertsFdn]

After a fantastic launch of the Players’ Project pilot, this week’s fixtures kick off today at Bridgestone with Zesh Rehman and Yahya Idrissi⚽️
Later in the week, Rachel Yankey takes the project on the road to Lyon Park School this Friday! 🎒👏
#PLPFAPLAYERSPILOT #PLMoreThanAGame

[Jason Roberts Foundation @JasonRobertsFdn]

Rachel Yankey, England legend and Brent’s finest, is here!

Joining us at St Raphael’s Estate today to inspire the next generation of athletes and leaders. Let’s make it a day to remember!

#JRF #StRaphs #BrentYouthStrategy

[Rachel Yankey OBE @rachelyankey11]

@MattieJB1208 @Kingwolf84 ❤️

[England Football @EnglandFootball]

@BarclaysFooty @stephhoughton2 @IanWright0 The girls’ in London are being coached by @rachelyankey11 💪

#biggesteverfootballsession
@BarclaysFooty

[Ged Grebby @GedGrebby]

Tomorrow we are launching the @SRTRC_England School Competition 2025 at @unisontheunion HQ.
Special guests include @LBliss8 @rachelyankey11 @Kingcanners and Chris Hughton.
#ShowRacismtheRedCard @NEUnion @PFA @fbunational

[Rachel Yankey OBE @rachelyankey11]

👏👏👏👏👏

[East Barnet School @EastBarnetSch]

📣 U14s into the final 32 of the @SchoolsFootball National Cup
📣 U14s winners of the #16DaysOfActivism tournament by @MPSBarnet at @HendonFC. Meeting England & Arsenal legend @rachelyankey11
📣 2nd in U18 boys & U12 girls @BarnetSport x-country at @stonexstadium

[Rachel Yankey OBE @rachelyankey11]

@jbeattie91 Yes Jen, I love this 👏👏👏❤️