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10-08-2025
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Nottingham Forest sign London City Lionesses goalkeeper Poor on loan
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of London City Lionesses goalkeeper Sophia Poor on a season-long loan deal. The Tricky Trees announced the news via a post on their official club website yesterday. The 19-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at London City Lionesses from former club Aston Villa. The player provided some strong competition for the number one goalkeeping jersey. Poor rejoined London City Lionesses on a permanent deal this summer. Poor started out with Leicester City before joining Aston Villa in 2023. The player is now returning to the Midlands after joining Nottingham Forest on loan. After adding Poor to her squad, Nottingham Forest boss Carly Davies said 'We're really pleased to welcome Sophia to the Club ahead of the new season. 'Sophia is a talented young goalkeeper who brings composure, sharp reflexes, and a real presence in the box. She's shown great potential and maturity so far in her career, and we believe she has all the attributes to thrive in our environment. 'We're excited to have her on board and look forward to seeing her grow and contribute to what we're building this season.' Poor is Nottingham Forest's sixth signing of the summer transfer window.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
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Nottingham Forest sign Chelsea forward Claypole
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Chelsea forward Aimee Claypole on a permanent deal. The Tricky Trees announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon. The 19-year-old attacker is a product of the Chelsea academy system. She went on to make her senior debut for the club before going out on loan to gain first team experience. Claypole spent time with former second tier club Lewes and Norwegian side Linköping FC before joining Durham on loan for the second half of last season. On the international stage, Claypole has represented England at various youth levels. After adding Claypole to her squad, Nottingham Forest head coach Carly Davies said 'We are so pleased Aimee has joined us. Securing her signing is another statement of intent for the impact we're looking to have in the WSL2. 'Aimee is an exciting player, someone who has an eye for goal and we are confident she will add something different to the team. She has fantastic experience for a player of her age, and we're looking forward to welcoming her to our group and seeing the impact she has on the team.' Further Nottingham Forest squad news will be revealed in due course.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Nottingham Forest sign former West Ham United full-back Smith
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of former West Ham United full-back Kirsty Smith on a free transfer. The Tricky Trees announced the news via a post on their official club website this morning. Advertisement The 31-year-old Scottish international defender joins Nottingham Forest after leaving former club West Ham United at the end of her contract earlier this summer. Smith spent three years with West Ham United in which she made 73 appearances for the club in all competitions and scored two goals. She was given 14 outings in last season's Barclays Women's Super League. The player is a former Barclays WSL2 title-winner. She achieved the feat in 2018/2019 with former club Manchester United. Smith spent four years with The Red Devils in which she helped the club to establish themselves as a Barclays Women's Super League club. After completing her move to The City Ground, Smith said 'I'm excited to be here, knowing all of the history of the Club, it's really ambitious and I'm delighted to have signed. Advertisement 'Speaking to Carly and seeing her style of play as a head coach – I'm excited to get on board and work with her.' Smith is Nottingham Forest boss Carly Davies' third signing of the summer transfer window.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
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Nottingham Forest sign experienced midfielder Rodgers
Nottingham Forest have completed the impressive signing of experienced midfielder Amy Rodgers. The Tricky Trees announced the news via a post on their official club website this evening. Rodgers joins Nottingham Forest on a free transfer after leaving former club Bristol City earlier this week. Advertisement The midfielder started her senior career with Liverpool and she has since turned out for London City Lionesses and Bristol City. On the international stage, Rodgers has represented Soctland on 11 occasions after making her debut for The Tartan Army in 2023. After adding Rodgers to her squad, Nottingham Forest head coach Carly Davies said 'Amy joins the Club with a wealth of experience, having previously played in the Women's Super League and internationally with Scotland. 'She is a composed and technically gifted central midfielder and has a proven pedigree at this level. She is a fantastic addition to the squad; her vision, work rate and leadership qualities will be a huge asset to us both on and off the pitch. Advertisement 'We're thrilled to welcome her to the Club.' Rodgers is Nottingham Forest's first signing since the club were promoted to Barclays WSL2 at the end of last season. There will be several more new faces at The City Ground before the 2025/2026 campaign kicks-off.
BBC News
24-03-2025
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Forest boss Davies eyes double after 'elation' of cup win
Head coach Carly Davies says Nottingham Forest were "elated" to reclaim the Women's National League Cup, and what the Reds hope is the first piece of a trophy Reds overcame Stoke City 3-1 in Saturday's final at Bescot Stadium to claim the cup for the second time in three who are top of the National League Northern Premier Division, are now well placed to emulate what they did in 2023 when they won the cup and league double."That is one of two now, and hopefully we can go and win the league," Davies told BBC Radio Nottingham. "We are on for the double." Unlike 2023, however, the league title will guarantee promotion back to the second tier first the time time since who have a game in hand on second-placed Wolves, are two points clear at the summit with four matches still to Reds are yet to be beaten in the league and have won 15 of their 18 matches in the third tier since first moving towards full-time professionalism last have conceded just five league goals in 18 matches so far, and scored 60 of their own."Momentum is really important," Davies added. "We are unbeaten in the league and that is an unbelievable feat."Winning is a habit and you have seen that again today [in their cup final win]."I'm elated. We found a way to win. It was probably not our best performance but when you are not at your best and still score three goals, that shows the quality of this team."
