Former clubs include Rutherford Ravens and Birtley Pheonix where she was able to show her versatility playing in a number of  positions 

Melanie founded the club in 2008 ( Birtley Pheonix) before transferring the name to Chester le Street Town Ladies . Won 4 consecutive promotions under the two clubs names and was instrumental in the clubs progression through the Womens football Leagues to where the senior Ladies are today. 

Left the First team to Manage Chester le Street Town Ladies Development team at the start of 2016 -17 season