Amber Gaylor Signs for The Pirates
Real Bedford Ladies can confirm that midfielder Amber Gaylor has signed for the club ahead of the 2024/25 season.
With experience at the top of the footballing pyramid, Gaylor heads to McMullen Park after spells at Yeovil Town, Millwall, Crystal Palace and most recently Billericay Town to become Charlie Bill’s first summer signing.
Having played against The Pirates in an FA Cup clash back in November, the 28-year old will now call McMullen Park home as Real Bedford aim to push for back-to-back promotions.”
On signing for Bedford, Gaylor said:
“The club’s vision is clear and the ambitions set out really excite me as a player. I’m thrilled to sign for the club and look forward to helping push The Pirates towards where they want to be.”
Real Bedford Ladies manager, Charlie Bill, was pleased to get Gaylor through the door as his first signing of the summer:
“Amber is a huge signing for us. Her experience playing at a higher level will no doubt be invaluable on and off the pitch. As soon as we heard about the possibility of signing her, we wanted to act on it quickly. A player who will look to dictate the whole game in possession & will fit perfectly for our philosophy.”
Real Bedford Chairman, Peter McCormack, said:
“We saw Amber’s talents first hand last season in the FA Cup, she’s a fantastic player. I’m delighted she has agreed to sign for us, signalling our intent and backing for the team.
Gaylor will link up with the rest of the Real Bedford squad in a few weeks time ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. To make sure you don’t miss a second of the action you can purchase your season ticket card here.
ABOUT REAL BEDFORD FC
Real Bedford FC is a non-league football club based in Bedford. Acquired by Peter McCormack in 2021, he set the ambitious goal of getting the team into the football league. After rebranding as Real Bedford, they won a league and cup double in their first season and were promoted to the Spartan South Midlands Premier League. During the 2023/24 campaign, the Men’s team not only completed back-to-back League and Cup doubles, but RBFC Ladies completed an inaugural treble. The club also received a ground-breaking investment from the Winklevoss Twins who became part-owners of the club in April 2024 after an initial $4.5m investment.
The club prides itself on its strong and growing community ties and dedication to developing local talent. With a focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, Real Bedford FC aims to create opportunities for aspiring footballers and promote the sport's growth within the Bedford region.
