Worcester professional footballer Chelsea Weston loses her job after Notts County Ladies fold

The 27-year-old lost her job after Notts County Ladies, who were due to kick off their season against Arsenal tomorrow, announced they would be folding.

Weston, who went to Worcester's former Elgar Technology College, Worcester Sixth Form College and Loughborough University, said: "I'm gutted and in complete shock."

When a Notts fan stops u in the street bcus his son is a fan and says good luck for Sunday! OUCH! Sorry m8 we got the sack this morning 💔

— Chelsea Weston (@Chelsea_Weston2) April 21, 2017

The ex-England under 20s right-back, who has been hit by injury in recent seasons, signed for County in March 2016 after seven years with Birmingham City in two spells.

County owner and chairman Alan Hardy announced the women's team had been withdrawn from the league and would play no matches in the series.

He faced a near-£1million bill to keep the club afloat this season and had hoped to restructure debts inherited from the club's previous chairman Ray Trew.

The team were created in 2014 when Lincoln, formed in 1995, were controversially relocated to Nottingham and rebranded.

Gutted and in complete shock 💔

— Chelsea Weston (@Chelsea_Weston2) April 21, 2017

Some people need to remember this is more than a football club folding. This is about a group of great girls who have just lost their jobs.

— Gemma. ⚽ (@GemmaCoupland) 21 April 2017

Totally gutted for the @Official_NCLFC players, staff and supporters. I hope the @PFA and @fa are doing everything they can to support them.

— Rachel Yankey OBE (@rachelyankey11) 21 April 2017

Been find out we have no more club...thanks @Official_NCFC left jobless and homeless

— Danielle buet (@Danibuet4) 21 April 2017