REPUBLIC OF IRELAND defender Diane Caldwell has signed for Manchester United until the end of the season, the club has announced.
The experienced defender was on the hunt for a new club after her exit from North Carolina Courage last month, after they declined the option to extend her contract.
She now joins the Manchester outfit, who are currently in third place on the Women’s Super League table.
The 33-year-old Caldwell has previously captained SC Sands in the Frauen-Bundesliga and also comes into Manchester United having enjoyed spells in Iceland, Norway and Ireland.
“Today is one of the most special moments in my life so far,” the Dubliner, who can also operate in midfield, told the club website.
“As a lifelong United fan, it’s a dream to sign for the club and it’s a big moment for me and my family.
“I’m so grateful to be here and will wear the badge with so much pride. The team are in great form, playing attractive football, and Marc is doing a fantastic job; I just can’t wait to meet everyone and get straight down to business on the pitch.”
Man United head coach Marc Skinner added:
“Diane joins us as an experienced international defender who will really add to our back line during this second half of the season. She has great composure and versality, and I have no doubt that she will be a fantastic asset to the team during her time here.
“Diane is also a great character, I always talk about having the right people in our environment, and she is the ultimate professional who possesses those important traits and leadership skills which will help continue to develop the incredible team spirit within this group. We are all really looking forward to working with Diane.”
Caldwell made her debut for Ireland in 2006 and won her 85th senior cap for Ireland in their 11-0 World Cup qualifier hammering of Georgia, impressing as she broke back into Vera Pauw’s starting XI.
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pair of copa mundials is all one needs.
Can you imagine trying to clean the muck off them after plying on a waterlogged pitch?!
Every parent’s worst nightmare. My wallet feels lighter already!
Time you told your kid the word no!
Ye’d wanna be fairly fast and skillful to get away with wearing them on a cold sunday in wexford
Would go down a storm in the junior b North Tipperary hurling championship! Old bitter full backs would love to see lads wearing these
Nonsense
The Metatarsal will become even more popular so!
Here’s hoping , Suarez will be the first one to try them out :-)
He is the first one actually, against united. As a Liverpool fan I’m dreading it. Imagine vidic going in on one of these things. Break your foot off
No, Suarez is trialling the knitted boot, not this.
With the sock bit I mean
Read the story about Paul Scholes purchasing boots for €30 at JD sports before his comeback at city, says it all!
How do you wash the sock? What happens if you get a hole in it!! Even worse image away matches with a different kit!!! Youd need home amd away boots!!!
Hmmm somebody on the pitch to hurt
What ever happened to good old Puma Kings?
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So when will the nike team blouse and tu-tu shorts be available?
Bad idea. They will weaken players ankles.
Like boxing shoes only with studs