Footballer’s wife shares what it’s like to be a WAG

The word WAG conjures up a life of designer handbags and shopping hauls where money is no object and splashed around freely.

The word WAG conjures up a life of designer handbags and shopping hauls where money is no object and splashed around freely.

And while Abbie Guy, 26, says she doesn’t get ruffled when she’s labelled one, she refuses to be called flashy.

She’s the wife of Carlisle United F.C. midfielder Callum Guy, and says the idea that the WAG (wife or girlfriend) of a footballer is made up of nothing but spa days and champagne is misguided, The Sun reported.

She gets her kicks from watching her 27-year-old husband on the pitch instead.

“I don’t hate the label but I don’t like the stigma that comes along with the title, such as flashy items and being only interested in money as those things don’t matter to me,” she said.

Abbie says trolls attack her for her WAG title but she hates the stigma attached to it. Picture: Instagram/abbieguy8

“I am proud of my husband and his career but I definitely don’t ever call myself a WAG - even though everyone else does.”

However, when it comes to the original WAGs such as the likes of Victoria Beckham and Colleen Rooney, Abbie says they are in fact her “absolute icons”.

She said: “Just because their husbands are footballers, that hasn’t stopped them pursing their own career and having their own identity.”

Like their mum, Abbie’s daughter Ava, four, and son George, three, are no strangers to the pitch - which has caused backlash from online trolls who claim she pushes her children to watch.

But she insists that “watching Daddy play football” is something her kids ask to do - it isn’t something she forces on them.

“I get a lot of criticism for taking my children to watch him play every single game,” she revealed.

“People tell me how to parent saying my children shouldn’t go to every game and I should prioritise other things over football.

“But what people don’t know is we count down the days until it’s football Saturdays, the children cheer on their daddy louder than anyone.

“I think it must be very inspiring to them to watch their daddy at work doing something he loves.

Abbie with husband Callum and their two children who love to watch their daddy on the pitch. Picture: Instagram/abbieguy8

“Our little boy has said he would like to be a footballer just like his dad when he’s older.”

In fact, despite footie season currently having its summer break Abbie says the family are still buzzing about the Euros.

“We’re so excited. The children have matching football kits and Ava has personalised hair bows with the England flag on,” she said.

“My mum always dressed me and my brother and sister head to toe in a full kit and face paint and have a street party so I intend to carry on that tradition.”

But despite her dedication, Abbie admitted her decision to be a stay-at-home mum also attracts criticism.

But she says looking after her two kids is a “huge challenge in itself”.

“We are a young family who want to continue to grow,” Abbie said.

“Once my children are grown I will the focus on my own career, but for now I’m enjoying my little ones being little.”

And the harsh criticism won’t stop Abbie from posting about her life as a WAG and mum of two.

Abbie doesn't hate being a WAG just hates the stigma. Picture: Instagram/abbieguy8

“I think no matter what you do, you can’t please everyone so what is the point in holding back and letting anyone stop you from doing what you want to do?” she mused.

“I just think we live in a world where it’s becoming easier to sit behind a screen and write nasty comments.

“I liked football before I met Callum - we both support Nottingham Forest as well as England- but I wasn’t anywhere near as invested as I am these days.

“Not only do I know Callum’s teammates but I also am now interested in the transfer window, and who’s going to which team and if Callum’s tells me certain teams are playing I will watch with him.

“It definitely has brought us so much closer when I took a real interest in it too.”

And while Abbie’s posts will always spark the odd negative comment, there are also those who praise her for the sports-based coverage.

“I’ve had lots of messages from other football girls in the same situation relating to me and thanking me for sharing my experience,” she added.

“And I have also had messages from football fans asking to see more behind-the-scenes content.

“But I obviously don’t walk around broadcasting that my boyfriend plays football.”

This story originally appeared on The Sun and reproduced with permission