England's Fara Williams joins Arsenal Ladies from Liverpool
Wednesday 6 January 2016 11:08, UK
England midfielder Fara Williams has returned to the capital to join Arsenal Ladies from FA Women’s Super League 1 rivals Liverpool.
It caps a memorable week for the 31-year-old Londoner, who got married and was recognised for her contribution to the women's game with an MBE in the 2016 New Year's Honours List.
Williams, England's most capped player, played a key role in the country's stunning Women's World Cup campaign in 2015. She scored three penalties, including the extra-time winner against Germany in the bronze medal match, as the Lionesses secured the best tournament finish for a senior England side overseas.
The former Chelsea, Charlton and Everton midfielder has made 149 international appearances and has won a host of personal accolades during her 14-year career in the game to date, including two league titles and a Women's FA Cup.
Arsenal Ladies manager Pedro Martinez Losa told Arsenal's official website: "We are delighted to welcome Fara to the club. She is a great competitor and a fantastic character too.
"She is a player with huge experience at club and international level, and her reading and understanding of games is fantastic. She is an exciting addition to the squad and I look forward to working with her as we begin preparations for the 2016 season."
Meanwhile, Glasgow City have completed the signing of Gemma Fay - Scotland's most capped player of all time - from Celtic. Fay is Scotland's goalkeeper and captain and has made 188 international appearances so far.
Glasgow City head coach Scott Booth said: "I was delighted Gemma decided to join us at City. Replacing good goalkeepers is often tricky but in Gemma we not only have Scotland's No. 1 but a player with fantastic experience and a brilliant football mentality."
