Summary
A West Ham player, Estelle Cascarino, was unable to make her debut because she was wearing an earring covered by tape, which goes against Football Association rules. The rules do not allow jewelry on the field, even if it is taped. West Ham was playing against Chelsea in the Women's Super League and eventually lost 5-0.
Key Facts
- Estelle Cascarino was set to make her debut for West Ham against Chelsea.
- Cascarino could not play because she was wearing an earring, which was covered by tape.
- Football Association rules do not allow any jewelry, even if tape is used to cover it.
- Cascarino needed a doctor to remove the earring, which she had played with in other leagues using tape.
- Fara Williams, a former England midfielder, referred to the situation as a "schoolgirl error."
- Rita Guarino was managing her first game as West Ham's new boss.
- West Ham lost the match to Chelsea with a final score of 5-0.
