Wycombe Wanderers Women – 10 questions with Laura Hennessy

Wycombe Wanderers Women midfielder Laura Hennessy takes on The Quartermen’s 10 questions challenge, as we continue to get to know the W3 squad.

Laura Hennessy takes on the 10 question challenge with The Quartermen

Photo by Andy Wicks.

Fact File:

Name: Laura Hennessy 

Position: Centre Midfielder 

Length of time at W3: First season 

Earliest footballing memory?

Getting my first pair of boots and insisting on wearing them to Tesco. I couldn’t kick a ball straight, but at least I looked ready for the Premier League cereal aisle.

Who do you support?

A team that ruins my weekend mood every Saturday (Man Utd).

First football match you attended?

It was in fact a Wycombe game at Adams Park I want to say against Chelsea in a friendly and I got to play on the pitch at half time…I won’t mention the score. 

How would you best describe yourself as a player?

A mix between N’Golo Kanté’s engine, James Milner’s reliability, and a lost Labrador’s sense of direction.

One piece of advice you’d give to a young, up-and-coming footballer?

Work rate and grit will get you further than talent alone, and never trust anyone who says, “It’s only a friendly.”

Besides football, what other sports do you enjoy?

I play tennis and padel with my brother ;free therapy, really. And running and the gym are daily musts. They’re my mental reset button… otherwise I’d be a menace to society.

Do you have any non-sporting hobbies? 

I enjoy leaving the country , going on holiday , and being a bit spontaneous with it. Going for a new record next year …

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What’s a quote or saying you live by?

Everything happens for a reason; timing , people and places 

You’ll only regret the chances you didn’t take.

If you could swap lives with anyone in the world for a day, who would it be and why?

David Attenborough — just to narrate people’s lives for 24 hours. “Here, we see an Ellen approaching the training ground… late, as always. A magnificent creature, fuelled by chicken nuggets and pure delusion that she’s on time”

Who’s my best friend in the squad?

Well… dangerous question, because I go back a few years with the girls and the politics of this could get me benched haha. 

Me and Bobby were, are and still a liability together. Fortunately nobody else has had to witness this yet..

Then there’s Ellen. our love language is pure verbal abuse that always makes the day a bit brighter

And then there’s my midfield trio: Jordan and Anisha. And if they aren’t there there is just no point.

Of course Kayla too, she thinks what I think. But often says what she thinks and I love it. 

Then there’s Jess.. we are basically Rice & Saka wholesome, smiley, always got each other’s backs. Proper feel-good duo.

So honestly?

I can’t pick one. The whole squad is class. It’s a mix of chaos, roasting and very questionable behaviour… but that’s why I love them.