Town Women sign Katie Sherwood.
Swindon Town Women are delighted to announce the acquisition of defender Katie Sherwood from Oxford United.
The 19-year-old defender, who began playing for Oxford United as an Under-14, has been an important member of the club’s National Cup-winning youth squad.
Sherwood has some first-team experience, having appeared nine times for the Tier Three side this season, and Katie is a controlled defender with strong technical ability and an eye for a ball.
Richard Wood, First-Team Manager, stated, “Oxford United has some excellent young players who have progressed through their successful pathway.” Katie is one among them, and at 19, she’s eager to get started and gain more regular senior first-team experience.”
“She is a knowledgeable and calm player, one who
It is an excellent fit for both of us. It will provide us with competition for defensive positions while also allowing Katie to further grow.”
“Katie could have easily stayed at Oxford until the end of the season to participate in another Cup final with the development team, but she chose to join us and challenge herself. I am quite glad that she has picked us.”
Katie Sherwood stated upon joining with Town: “It feels really exciting, and it’s a great opportunity to develop and grow as a player.”
“I like how the club is set up, and it’s a pleasant place to be.” I believe it is time for me to move on from Oxford and grow as a player while gaining more experience in a new league.”
“The meetings with Richard have been excellent, and I believe he wants to move the club in the correct path.
