Wrexham double transfer swoop as ex-Arsenal and Watford goalkeeper joins
General View of The Rock ahead of the match. Bala Town v Connah’s Quay Nomads in the Nathaniel MG Cup Final at The Rock on the 28th January 2023.
Wrexham have completed the signings of former Arsenal goalkeeper Charlotte Bolland and Louisha Doran.
Both players had spent time on trial with the Red Dragons, and have now been offered terms by the Adran Premier newcomers.
Bolland joins from Tranmere Rovers and counts Arsenal, Watford, Bolton Wanderers, and Stoke City as her former clubs. The 22-year-old will provide competition to last season’s number one Delyth Morgan – who became a full-time goalkeeping coach at Liverpool – in between the sticks.
Speaking to the club website, first-team manager Steve Dale said: “Charlie has impressed us during her time with the club over pre-season and it gives us the security of having another goalkeeper in the squad.
“We feel that her experience from previous clubs will add plenty of competition for Del (Morgan) to earn the number one shirt within the team. She has a great attitude towards improving her game and has settled into the group nicely.”
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Meanwhile, Louisha Doran has joined Wrexham from their Adran North title rivals Llandudno. The 26-year-old has been on Wrexham’s radar given their numerous battles, and now both the club and player have decided to make a move happen. Doran made nine appearances in all competitions last season with five assists and three goals.
“Louisha is a player that we have kept an eye on over the past season,” added Dale who was happy to land one of his transfer targets.
“She had a good season with Llandudno and when we knew she was interested in Wrexham we wanted to make it work.
“Her experience will complement the team and she has shown her potential in the short period of time she’s been with the squad. She will bring quality and leadership to the group, and we’re excited to see her contribute to our debut season in the Genero Adran Premier.”
Bolland and Doran represent their third and fourth bits of transfer business after signing Hannah Keryakoplis and Keren Allen.
Keryakoplis is a 20-time Wales international and played in the Women’s Super League for Birmingham City and Liverpool. She returned to Wales two months ago and joined the coaching team at the men’s team of Penyffordd Lions.
Megan Buckley, Kim Dutton, Ella Clifton-Stinger, and Mia Roberts meanwhile have been let go, whilst Sophie Hodson penned terms with the Connah’s Quay Nomads.
Wrexham AFC Women Squad – 2023/24
Del Morgan, Charlotte Bolland, Phoebe Davies, Keren Allen, Erin Lovett, Katie Sharp, Ruby Jones, Louisha Doran, Lili Jones, TJ Dickens, Mari Gibbard, Hannah Keryakoplis, Rebecca Pritchard, Libby Mackenzie, Natasha Spearing, Amber Lightfoot, Rosie Hughes, Lily Whitefoot.
