Former Notts County goalkeeper and England U23 goalkeeper Megan Walsh joined Yeovil ahead of tonight’s derby game v Bristol City Women.
Walsh, who has previously progressed through both Aston Villa and Everton, was in tonight’s squad, for the visit of Bristol City Women to The Viridor Stadium.
Progressing through the U17 and U19’s Walsh has since been a member of the England U23 squad. The 22-year-old will be familiar with FA Women’s Super League One football, having been a contracted player with Notts County Ladies and a full time professional.
Still living in the midlands, Walsh will be committing to the Lady Glovers side for the Spring Series, who also welcome Arsenal Ladies to Taunton on Sunday.
On signing, Walsh said: “I’m really excited about signing for Yeovil, the team had a great season last year and I’m looking forward to being part of this team and building on that success.
“I can’t get wait to get started, and what better way to get stuck in with the derby against Bristol this evening.”
And it was in at the deep end for Megan Walsh as she ran out with Yeovil Ladies just a few hours after signing. Things did not quite go to plan though as Yeovil lost out to Bristol City Women by 3-2 in Walsh’s debut game.
Yeovil got off to a difficult start when they conceded a penalty after just 5 minutes which was converted by Claire Emslie but Annie Heatherson put her side back in contention as she headed a deft cross into the back of the net midway through the half.
In the second half Megan Walsh was called into action and helped keep the score at 1-1 and it wasn’t until twenty minutes before time that Yeovil’s Sarah Wiltshire put her side in the lead for the first time in the game.
Yeovil were unable to defend their lead though and just three minutes later Chloe Arthur put City level again and with just a minute left on the clock a fierce shot from Arthur rebounded off the unfortunate Cousins to give City the win.
