The primary confirmed signing of the switch window has been introduced. NUFC Girls’s ranks have been bolstered by the signing of Charlotte Wardlow from Chelsea on a everlasting deal.
These with eagle-eyes and data of the sport might even have noticed Wardlaw eventually Sunday’s FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest as she warmed up earlier than the sport with one in every of United’s backroom teaching workers.
She was additionally on my media statistics sheet that I obtained previous to the sport however we have been sworn to secrecy afterwards and requested, nay advised, to not announce it! I used to be true to the request however now the worst saved secret of the week is out!
The versatile 21-year-old, who can play throughout defence and likewise as a defensive midfielder, has spent the primary half of this season on mortgage at fellow Girls’s Championship membership Sheffield United.
Wardlaw really performed for Sheffield within the FA Cup in opposition to Liverpool Feds which is how she is cup-tied and that means she won’t be eligible for choice when Wor Lasses journey to Crystal Palace within the fifth Spherical final 16 tie subsequent month.
Wardlaw made twelve appearances in all competitions for the Blades earlier than being recalled by Chelsea earlier this month. Previous to her time with Sheffield United, she has additionally had mortgage spells with Liverpool, Lewes and Glasgow Metropolis.
Wardlaw has represented England by way of the age-groups, captaining the under-15s, under-17s and under-19s at worldwide stage and was a part of the squad for the 2022 UEFA Girls’s Underneath-19 Championship match.
On signing for the membership, Wardlaw mentioned: “There have been plenty of various factors that made this transfer the correct one for my profession: the historical past, custom, the household really feel of the membership and finally the ambition.
“I’m actually trying ahead to attending to know all people and to being part of this big membership. The long run for Newcastle within the ladies’s recreation could be very thrilling.”
Head coach Becky Langley mentioned: “Charlotte is an thrilling younger participant from Chelsea.”
“She was on mortgage at Sheffield United and impressed each myself and Paul Mitchell within the fixture we performed in opposition to them earlier this season. She has plenty of potential and high quality so as to add to the group.”
Satirically, Wardlaw may line-up for a United debut in opposition to Sheffield United as she is within the squad for this Sunday’s Championship conflict at Bramall Lane which kicks-off at 1:00pm and is accessible to observe by way of YouTube.
Hearsay additionally has it that Wardlaw might not be the final signing arriving in January. With two areas out there in Becky Langley’s 25-player squad many expect additional bulletins within the coming days.