‘I used to be an NFL cheerleader – however now I’m a Prem WAG I’ve much more eyes on me’
The spouse of Nottingham Forest keeper Matt Turner says she will get extra consideration now than she ever did as an NFL cheerleader.
Ashley Turner, who tied the knot with Matt in 2022 shortly earlier than he sealed a dream transfer to Arsenal, is one among a number of WAGs featured in Amazon Prime’s upcoming docu-series, Married To The Game, detailing the behind-the-scenes lives of footballers’ companions.
Ashley is not any stranger to the limelight, having spent a season cheerleading for the New England Patriots, however insists being a Premier League star’s missus is a special kettle of fish. “You also notice there are many more eyes on you,” she stated talking forward of the present’s launch. “People ask for images if you stroll down the road or simply need to have a chat.
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“I acquired consideration as an NFL cheerleader, however that is undoubtedly totally different; soccer is simply so huge. It’s a lot enjoyable to be right here within the UK, getting behind Matt’s crew and cheering him on. There’s one thing magical concerning the Premier League.”
Part of the reason Ashley chose to do the show was to disprove a number of unflattering stereotypes attached to being a WAG. She said: “People suppose all you care to do is buy groceries, and do not get me mistaken, I really like a pleasant purse. But what I care about is high quality time, that’s what most of us wives actually worth on this business, to have the ability to put aside a second to be with your loved ones.”
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She additionally claims being an elite footballer’s spouse is not at all times as glamourous as individuals suppose it’s. “There are misconceptions regarding this life, even back home, they just think we have access to all sorts of things that don’t exist!
“We do have some childcare assist, however we don’t have any household over right here to assist, so it’s not the identical. Even I had misconceptions of what this life could be like.
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”I always want to support Matt, and allow him to live his dream, and I’m glad we’ve made those sacrifices, but that doesn’t always mean that life is going to be glamorous, easy, or comfortable. People definitely have an assumption that we live a different life to the one we actually lead.”
Ashley, 26, adopted Matt, 29, to London when he left New England Revolution to affix Arsenal, and needed to up sticks a yr later when he signed for Nottingham Forest. But make no mistake, Ashley is not any mere WAG. She’s a faithful mom of two and a profitable entrepreneur.
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After getting a enterprise masters from Harvard University, Ashley arrange a non-profit firm supporting breast most cancers survivors referred to as the Miss Pink Organisation. “Right now, it’s still based in the US, but I’ve always had dreams of extending it internationally, and now that I am in the UK it probably is more feasible to be able to introduce it here,” she added.
“We support breast cancer survivors and their families by providing groceries or childcare when women are undergoing treatment, so instead of focusing on research, we try to offset those daily stresses.”
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Husband Matt made simply seven appearances for the Gunners earlier than being snapped up by Forest final summer season. He’s additionally USA’s No. 1 keeper and has earned 37 caps since making his debut in 2021.
The first episode of Married To The Game is ready to air on Friday, February 23.
