Dowie runner-up in BT Woman of the Year
Liverpool Ladies' goal machine Natasha Dowie was runner-up in the BT Action Woman of the Year awards.
Dowie, who scored an impressive 19 goals in 21 appearances last season, was up against an acclaimed list including the likes of athlete Christine Ohuruogu and tennis star Laura Robson for the prestigious award.
Following a vote conducted on BT's website, the Women's Super League Champions' number nine finished in second place behind winner and multiple national cycling champion Rachel Atherton while world champion triathlete Non Stanford came in third place.
The England international has received huge backing from Liverpool fans across the globe, with ex Liverpool strikers Michael Owen and Robbie Fowler also voicing their support for Dowie recently on Twitter.
Dowie was delighted to finish as runner-up in the prestigious award and said: "I am honoured to have been voted as runner-up in the BT Woman of the Year.
"Just to be nominated against such top quality sportswomen was a huge privilege, so to finish as runner-up is a proud moment for me.
"I am overwhelmed by the support I have received and would like to thank all those that took the time to vote for me.
"I would also like to thank the manager, coaching staff and my teammates as without the help of these people being nominated would not have been possible."