Yankey

John Wise writes to his sister Mary about being able to see a "Yankey" camp and about an anticipated battle in Culpepper.

Augusta County: John Wise to Mary Wise, August 17, 1862 John Wise 1862

The word "Yankey" was a derogatory term used by the British to refer to the Scots, and now was applied to the American colonial militia.

Yankee Doodle Richard Shuckburgh 1755

"Yankey," men, victuals, pardon and naturalization, besides £200 in money for himself and Coxon, if he would go after "La Trompeuse." [

The Buccaneers in the West Indies in the XVII Century Clarence Henry Haring 1922

Yankey was captain for the night in front of an enthusiastic Bescot Stadium crowd of 5,457, more than 1,400 above the average Football League One attendance of the host club Walsall last season.

Rachel Yankey sets England on path to women's World Cup play-offs Tony Leighton in Bescot Stadium 2010

Several other chances were also despatched wide of the target and the midfielder Jill Scott had a header well saved at the far post by Yilmaz, after a cross from Yankey in the 33rd minute.

Rachel Yankey sets England on path to women's World Cup play-offs Tony Leighton in Bescot Stadium 2010

But Yankey, a member of the Arsenal team crowned European champions in 2007, said: Rayo are pretty much the Spanish national team and even if we'd performed well it would have been difficult.

Arsenal's Rachel Yankey confident of overcoming deficit in Rayo return Tony Leighton 2010

England restored its three-goal buffer in the 64th minute as Rachel Yankey cut in from the left wing and her low cross was tapped in by Kelly Smith from close range.

England, Germany move into World Cup quarters 2007

A long-range shot by Yankey was only blocked by Ferro and the onrushing Smith had little trouble knocking it home.

England, Germany move into World Cup quarters 2007

England deserved to equalize, with Rachel Yankey, Eniola Aluko and Fara Williams continually troubling the American defense.

USA, England draw 1-1 at Four Nations Cup 2007

If only Yankey could cross as well as she skips past defenders.

The Beautiful Game Laban 2005