With the new season approaching, Argyle Women have made several additions to the squad as we build towards the opening game of the season against Swindon Town.
That fixture will take place away on Sunday, 16 August.
Midfielder Hana Bennett has joined from Bridgwater United. Hana has been the Robins’ captain, and 2024/25 Player of the Season; she previously played for Exeter City, Marine Academy and Barry Town.
Goalkeeper Olivia Giles is a young goalkeeper who moves to Home Park, having recently played for Exeter. The 19-year-old featured 23 times across the last two seasons with the Grecians.
In addition, several players from Argyle’s Under-18s squad will be stepping up into the first-team mix, namely Sienna Gilbert, Chloe Ingroullie, Shana Dolbel, Saskia Worrall, Amiee Walters, Kennedy Garside and Farrah Ambrose.
Several other players are lined up to be signing very soon, with some likely to feature in Sunday’s pre-season friendly, home to Bristol Rovers.
The team will once again be playing their home fixtures at Home Park, and will be using the excellent facilities at Foulston Park and Harper’s Park in their preparations.
Argyle Head Coach Matt Green said: “I’m delighted to get the signings of Hana and Olivia over the line. They’re two players who will bring different strengths to our squad.
“Hana has been a captain, a leader within her team, and has played a lot of football at a good level. Olivia is a very bright young goalkeeper, with huge potential, great reflexes and good shot-stopping ability.
“We have players ready to join us who have experience at the level we are playing at, and as we have been recruiting, we have been keen to identify players with not only quality, but leadership qualities, experience, and goals.”
Among the players to depart this close season is Giota Papaioannou, who played almost 150 times for the Pilgrims, since 2018, and has been the club captain over the last few seasons.
We want to place on record our gratitude for Giota’s tremendous service and professionalism over many years, and wish her the very best for the future.
