Shelly Donohoe returns to the owls to complete the upfront options for Duke. Donohoe has been with the owls for three years but spent last term at Sheffield United where she was instrumental in helping the owls rival to promotion by finishing top goal scorer while her time with the blades, Shelly returns to top flight football with the owls this year with a renewed hunger and sharpness.
Hayley Sharpe is the fourth signing for Duke from his hit list this year; she joins the owls from Leeds Carnegie ladies and is a young central defender who has masses of quality.
"I have spoken to a lot of players this off period as I want to strengthen my squad to challenge for the top spots this year. Most the players on my extensive hit list are young players who have proven quality and good pedigree but are still hungry to learn. They all have to have certain traits to fit in with the clubs development plan and I am delighted with the players that we have managed to secure signatures from as they all fit in perfectly with what we are all working towards.
I still have two or three girls I'm desperate to bring in which will give me very good options in all positions and brilliant competition for shirts this year."