Has it really been seven years since the iconic Manchester Roadhouse closed its doors for good?
10.04.2023 - 16:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
When Helen Hardy was at school, the thought of going out onto the football pitch whilst on her period was terrifying. Instead of focusing on the game, she'd worry about what could go wrong.
So when the England Women's football team announced that their new home kit will feature blue, instead of white shorts, it felt like a moment to celebrate.
The Lionesses have been playing in all-white home strip, including at the European Championship that they hosted and won last summer.
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During that tournament, England winger Beth Mead and midfielder Georgia Stanway spoke out about the issue of playing in the colour while on their periods.
"It's very nice to have an all-white kit, but sometimes it's not practical when it's the time of the month," said Stanway, who previously played for Manchester City.
On Monday, a number of new Nike kits for this summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand were launched, including England home and away strips that both have blue shorts.
The change has been commended by female athletes from across the sporting world, who have hailed it and important moment for breaking down the barriers faced by women in sport.
Helen Hardy, who is the founder of Manchester Laces, a team inclusive to women, non-binary and transgender people, believes the conversations now happening an elite level, will filter down to amateur and grassroots football.
"It's brilliant to talk about the subject in general and hopefully that leads to the next generation being able to talk about it more when they experience their first period," she said, speaking to BBC Breakfast.
"We need to remove all barriers for girls
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