Crystal Palace Women sign Tottenham attacker

BY JOSHUA BUNTING

Crystal Palace Women have completed the signing of Coral-Jade Haines from Women’s Super League side Tottenham Hotspur.

She becomes the second signing from north London this summer as goalkeeper Chloe Morgan has also linked up with Dean Davenport’s side.

Haines can operate as a midfielder or as a striker and has played senior football since the age of 16 after making her debut for Birmingham City.

During her time at the Blues she was part of the squad that reached the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finals.

Last season at Tottenham she found game-time hard to come by playing just three Women’s Super League games starting two of those.

Haines has represented England at U19 level . She made her debut for the team in October 2013 during a match against Norway.

Haines said:  “The club has the drive and tools to do well in the Championship this year.

“The coaches have implemented a learning environment – their attention to the technical detail is the best I have experienced for a long time. I’ve learnt a few things already and I can’t wait to add more to my game and hopefully help the club have a successful year.”