𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗬 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳!

Manchester Swinton Lionesses are delighted to announce the signing of highly experienced forward 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 from Leigh Leopards ahead of the 2027 season.

Lucy brings a wealth of experience, having competed at the highest level of the women’s game. A strong, physical forward, she will add further quality, leadership and competition to an already talented pack.

Her arrival represents another significant signing as the Lionesses continue to strengthen their squad following an outstanding 2026 campaign.

Lucy is no stranger to the Lionesses, having watched the team on several occasions last season, and is looking forward to being reunited with Head Coach John Whalley, having previously played under him.

𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗬 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗗:
“I’m really excited to join Manchester Swinton Lionesses. I came to watch quite a few games last season as I’m friends with lots of the girls, and I loved seeing how much the club backs the team. The environment looks amazing and it’s clearly a really positive place to be.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to play for John before, and he knows how to get the best out of me. I can’t wait to get stuck in now, meet up with the squad and be part of what the club is building.”

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗗:
“I’m absolutely delighted that Lucy has decided to join us. She’s a highly experienced forward who has played at the top level of the women’s game and brings real quality, physicality and leadership to our pack.

“Having coached Lucy previously, I know exactly what she’s capable of and how to get the very best out of her. She’s a player who will fit perfectly into our environment, both on and off the pitch.

“We’ve set ourselves some big ambitions for 2027, and bringing in players of Lucy’s calibre shows we’re serious about continuing to raise our standards. I’m really looking forward to working with her again and seeing the impact she’ll make in a Lionesses shirt.”

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘, 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗬!