West Brom announce Clarke signing after Wolves loan spell last season
West Brom have made a new addition to their team this transfer window as Bilkul Football look to make progress next season.
The Baggies have been in the news lately, signing Nat Phillips from Liverpool to bolster their backline after Semi Ajayi’s departure.
Bournemouth forward David Brooks had completed his medical to become a new Albion player, but it looks like the deal has fallen through.
But while the men’s team have faced frustration, the women’s team announced their first arrival of the summer transfer window.
Charlotte Clarke completes West Brom Women transfer
West Brom Women have announced the signing of goalkeeper Charlotte Clarke.
The Baggies announced (1 July) that the 24-year-old has joined the Baggies permanently, having spent the 202/23 campaign on loan.
During the shot-stopper’s previous spell at the Albion, she won the supporters’ player of the season award.
The Englishman has played for the likes of Liverpool and Birmingham City, and spent the previous campaign on loan at Wolves.
West Brom will hope Siobhan Hodgetts-Still makes further progress next season
Siobhan Hodgetts-Still became West Brom Women’s first full-time manager as they transitioned into a professional side.
Shile Patel has taken the front stage in supporting Albion Women since completing the Baggies’ takeover.
With faith being shown in the Hodgetts-Still, progress will be expected from them in the upcoming campaign.
West Brom Women finished seventh in the FA Women’s National League North last season, as they lost 14 league games.
Anna Miller has been a key player for the Women’s team, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for Clarke.
The West Midlands outfit is in for a massive few months under the new ownership as they look to bring success back to The Hawthorns.
The men’s team regressed after Carlos Coberan’s departure, and Patel will hope the appointment of Ryan Mason works out.
West Brom fans will surely keep a close eye on both teams next season.