Lewes sign ex-Brighton Women’s defender Hollie Olding
Lewes have signed Hollie Olding on a two-year deal, following her departure from fellow Barclays Women’s Championship side Crystal Palace.
The 24-year-old – who has also played for Brighton & Hove Albion, Charlton Athletic and University of Pittsburgh – made 15 appearances for the Eagles last season, scoring twice.
Olding told lewesfc.com: “I’m really excited to be here, I’ve done two sessions now with Scott and the team, and just really excited to be part of Lewes.
“It’s always looked like a great club, the fans, the engagement, and what Lewes do off the pitch. I really liked [manager] Scott [Booth] and when I spoke to him he put my mind at ease with everything.
“Last season I found myself mainly in midfield but I am quite versatile, I’d like to add more goals to my game, hopefully a few assists, and I’ll be a competitor on the pitch.”
READ MORE
The Belgian, 24, is expected to pen a two-year deal with the Tigers, with an option of a third year, pending a successful medical.
Lokilo came through the academy at Anderlecht before moving to England, with the wingman making one first-team appearance for Palace as a youngster in 2017.
Lokilo, who featured 39 times for Rovers in 2020-21 after a loan stint in the second half of the previous season, most recently played for Turkish side Istanbulspor where he made 16 appearances during the last campaign, scoring four goals for the Super Lig outfit.
Championship club Coventry City are close to sealing a move for Barnsley keeper Brad Collins.
The Sky Blues have made a move to bring in the former Chelsea custodian – well known to Coventry assistant boss Adi Viveash from their time at Stamford Bridge – to provide competition for number one Ben Wilson.
Collins endured a frustrating second half of last season after suffering a quad injury and then losing his place to loanee Harry Isted.
But the Southampton-born player, 26, who joined the club in the summer of 2019, has proved a consistent figure prior to that and was one of the Reds more dependable performers over the past few seasons.
Scotland youth international duo Josh McDonald and Lewis Pirie have joined the academy ranks at Leeds United.
Under-16s cap McDonald has joined the club from Scottish side Hamilton Academical, subject to international clearance.
The youngster can play across the forward line, but is predominantly a winger.
Pirie, a Scottish youth striker, has linked up with United after moving from SPL outfit Aberdeen.
Leave a Reply