Blue Bartlett-Antwi is a Pirate

Real Bedford Women are delighted to welcome defender Blue Bartlett-Antwi to the club, with the talented youngster joining the Pirates on a dual-registration agreement from London City Lionesses.

Bartlett-Antwi has enjoyed an impressive development pathway through some of the country’s leading academies. After beginning her football journey with Tottenham’s Boys Development programme, she progressed through Arsenal’s academy before continuing her development with Edmonton Boys, Limitless Boys Academy and West Ham United’s academy.

Her performances earned her a scholarship with Tottenham Hotspur, where she captained the club’s Under-21 side while also gaining valuable senior experience during a dual-registration spell with Hashtag United. Bartlett-Antwi now joins Real Bedford alongside her commitments with London City Lionesses as she continues her development at senior level.

The talented defender’s progress has also been recognised on the international stage, earning a call-up to the Ghana Under-20 national team at the age of just 17.

Bartlett-Antwi's experience in elite academy environments and senior football makes her an exciting addition to Charlie Bill’s squad ahead of the new campaign.

Bill said: 

"Blue has come through Tottenham's PGA and gained valuable senior experience with Hashtag last season. She's a defender who loves the physical side of the game, is aggressive in her defending, and has the quality on the ball to fit our identity and the way we want to play in possession. 

She's a player with huge potential, and we're looking forward to helping her continue her development with us."

Blue on joining the Pirates:

"I’m delighted to join Real Bedford! The ambition and environment here really stood out to me, and I’m looking forward to working hard and helping the team achieve its goals this season. Let's go Pirates!"

Welcome to the Pirates, Blue.