SIGNED | Louisha Doran and Charlotte Bolland join Wrexham AFC Women ahead of 2023/24 season
Duo join Steve Dale’s side ahead of new season
Wrexham AFC Women are pleased to announce the signings of Charlotte Bolland and Louisha Doran ahead of the Club’s opening Genero Adran Premier fixture against Swansea City.
The pair add to the current group of players at Wrexham who gained promotion to the Genero Adran Premier and both players have gained a plethora of experience over the course of their respective playing careers so far.
Doran, 26, joins from Llandudno Ladies and has previously played in the Genero Adran Premier, while also spending time in the English system.
Bolland, 22, joins from Tranmere Rovers and has had experience with Arsenal’s U21 side previously alongside spending time with Watford, Bolton and Stoke City.
Speaking about the Club’s new additions, the manager said: “Charlie (Charlotte) 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.
“Louisha is a player that we have kept an eye on over the past season. 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.”
Ticket details and fixture information for Wrexham’s opening match of the season, against Swansea City on September 17, will be released in due course.
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.
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