LADIES: New players wanted as team prepares for new season

Alison Nicholl's side finished second bottom in the Championship League last season, and the former International is hoping her side can do better this season.

"Last season was hard, but we managed to stay up in the Championship League, and that was our aim.

"I've already got a few new players on board for this year and I am hopeful that I can get a few more in before the games start," Alison told Times Sport.

The team will be training on Thursday nights from 8.30pm to 10pm on the grass pitch at the University. Any new players, aged 14 or over, will be made welcome.

"I'm really looking forward to the new season," admitted Alison.

"I hope we do well, the girls will be more consistent this year, they will be more prepared for playing at the higher level.

"Kaitlyn McKane, who is currently part of the Under 15 Northern Ireland development squad has joined us.

"She is only 14, but is she has a lot of pace and is capable of scoring a lot of goals.

"Lauren Marshall, who is also part of the development squad, is also on board. She is another good prospect," admitted the Ladies boss.

Any new players will be made very welcome, they can contact Alison on 07810051533 for more information.