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KATHRYN BATTE: Women's game must do more for disabled fans so they can watch their teams without fearing for their safety

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We are often oblivious to problems in football that do not affect us - until they do.

Earlier this year I broke my right foot so badly I required surgery and had to use a wheelchair for six weeks. It brought challenges to attending Women’s Super League matches I had not considered before.

I managed to cover Chelsea v Arsenal at Kingsmeadow and Reading v Chelsea - the final two games of the season - thanks to the help of colleagues and staff at both clubs, who were accommodating.

For wheelchair users, it is difficult navigating small stadiums that do not have much space.