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Doncaster Rovers Belles Ladies Football Club, previously Doncaster Belles LFC is a women's football (soccer) club in Doncaster in England, United Kingdom. They are one of English women's football's most successful clubs, being one of only two non-London teams to have won the FA Women's Premier League National Division, in 1994. Founded in 1969 by lottery ticket sellers at Belle Vue, home of Doncaster Rovers Football Club, they have also won the FA Women's Cup 6 times and reached the final a further 7 times. In the 2008/2009 season, they finished fourth in the league. On February 26, 2009, the team played in the final of the Women's FA Premier League Cup but lost 5-0 to Arsenal Ladies. They are currently managed by former Leeds United and Doncaster Rovers footballer John Buckley. The team takes its 'Belles' moniker from 'Donny's old stadium, Belle Vue. The Club will be one of eight founding teams in the FA Women's Super League in March 2011. |