Newcastle United Women sign Martha Thomas
Scotland forward joins from Tottenham Hotspur on a two-year deal.
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Newcastle United Women have completed the signing of forward Martha Thomas from Tottenham Hotspur. The Scotland international joins the Women's Super League 2 side for an undisclosed transfer fee.
Thomas, 30, has agreed a two-year deal with Newcastle, which includes an option for a further 12 months. She previously scored 13 goals in 66 appearances over three years at Spurs. Last season, she spent the latter half of the campaign on loan at Liverpool.
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The arrival of Thomas marks Newcastle's ninth signing of the summer. This follows the departure of leading scorer Emily Murphy, who has moved to Brighton. Newcastle finished sixth in WSL 2 last season, failing to secure a win in their final six matches.
Manager Tanya Oxtoby described Thomas as a "proven striker" with the ability to score various types of goals. Oxtoby highlighted Thomas's physical presence and work rate as key attributes she brings to the squad.
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I'm really excited - it's a really big club to play for. I want to compete [with] and play for the best teams.
Martha Thomas, Newcastle United Women Forward
Thomas also stated that team culture is important to her and believes she can contribute positively to raising standards within the club.
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