Sheffield United Signs Matt Doherty and Lucy Quinn
Sheffield United has completed the signings of Matt Doherty and Lucy Quinn, strengthening its squad for the upcoming season. The Irish defender joins the Blades on a one-year deal with the option of a further year, while the English forward signs a one-year deal.
What happened?
Matt Doherty, a 34-year-old Republic of Ireland international defender, has joined Sheffield United on a one-year deal with the option of a further year. The defender has made almost 400 appearances for Wolves over two spells and has played for several top-tier clubs, including Atletico Madrid. Doherty becomes Chris Wilder's first permanent close-season signing as the team looks to improve on its 13th-place finish in the Championship last season.
Why it matters for Sheffield United
The signing of Matt Doherty is a significant boost for Sheffield United, as the team looks to return to the Premier League. Doherty's experience and skills will be crucial in helping the team achieve its goal. The defender has spoken about his desire to help the team achieve success and has praised the manager's vision for the team.
What comes next?
Lucy Quinn, a 32-year-old English forward, has also joined Sheffield United on a one-year deal. Quinn has made over 150 appearances for Birmingham City and has helped the team win the WSL 2 title last season. The forward has spoken about her excitement to join the Blades and has praised the team's culture and staff.
Doherty's words
"I spoke to the manager and had a walk round the stadium. Obviously I've played there many times before so I know what the atmosphere can be and the manager convinced me with his vision of the team and the club. I'm backing the manager to get the club back into the Premier League and I'm guessing that is the goal for everyone at the end of the day."
Wilder's words
"There's no doubting we are getting a player here who knows what it takes to be successful. You've got to be a seriously good player to have played as many times as he has for the likes of Wolves, Spurs and Atletico Madrid. Matt is a top pro on and off the pitch; he still has a real desire to achieve things in his career, and he wants to do that here. He'll drive those standards we are looking for and bring the best out of others in the squad."
Quinn's words
"The main feeling is excitement. I'm really happy to get it done and start to focus on coming in, meeting everyone properly and getting back out on the grass. The stage I'm at in my career I'm really big on people, and when I met everyone here, I felt really welcome and felt it was a good place to come, express myself and bring something to the team."
The signings of Matt Doherty and Lucy Quinn are a significant boost for Sheffield United, as the team looks to return to the Premier League. The defender and the forward have spoken about their excitement to join the Blades and have praised the team's culture and staff. With these signings, Sheffield United is strengthening its squad and taking a step closer to achieving its goal of returning to the Premier League.
