Durham Women FC have announced the signing of former Notts County and Doncaster Rovers Belles winger Emily Roberts.
Having begun her career at Lincoln Ladies and later Notts County Ladies, the winger gained valuable experience playing in the top flight of the FA Women’s Super League.
In 2015, she joined Doncaster Rovers Belles on a season long loan, netting six times, including twice against Durham, as the Belles gained promotion to FA WSL 1.
Comfortable anywhere across the front three, Roberts will add some experience and depth to the squad currently sitting fourth in FA WSL 2.
Commenting on the addition of Roberts, manager Lee Sanders said: “I’m delighted to capture the signature of Emily Roberts.
“She’s a player we know from having played against her in the FA WSL and in the North East at university level.
“She’ll bring experience of having played in FA WSL 1 and being part of a very successful Doncaster Rovers Belles side last season.
“I’m sure that she’ll fit right in with the squad from what we’ve seen so far, and she’ll give us another attacking option as we go into the second half of the season.”
Roberts was also happy to put pen to paper at the Wildcats, adding: “I’m really excited to play for Durham.
“I’ve had a bit of time away from football to focus on exams and I’m really looking forward to getting back playing.
“The league seems really close this year and Durham are up at the top of the table so I’m looking forward to working with Lee, all the coaching stuff and the girls and hopefully remaining at the top of the table come the end of the season.”
You can see Emily in action for the first time at New Ferens Park this Sunday as Durham Women take on Aston Villa Ladies at 2pm. Tickets are available from just £2 at durham.fawsl.com
Report courtesy of Durham Women FC
