Goal Machine Noonan Signs for Watford

Watford has successfully signed Saoirse Noonan, a 27-year-old forward formerly of Celtic, on a free transfer. Noonan joins Watford after her contract with the Glasgow club expired earlier this summer. During her two seasons with Celtic, she demonstrated exceptional scoring prowess, netting 57 goals in 74 appearances and leading the club as top scorer for back-to-back seasons. She also contributed five hat-tricks in the last two campaigns and was part of the team that won the Scottish Gas Women's Scottish Cup last season. Her experience also includes playing in the UEFA Women's Champions League.

Noonan's career began at Cork City in the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division. She also had two spells with Shelbourne and played in WSL2 for Durham for two years. Internationally, Noonan has earned 14 caps for the Republic of Ireland, scoring two goals. Her arrival at Watford marks their fourth signing of the current summer transfer window, indicating a strategic effort to enhance the team's squad quality.