{"id":14414,"date":"2026-07-29T17:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T16:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/?p=14414"},"modified":"2026-07-29T23:33:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T22:33:23","slug":"genero-adran-leagues-busy-transfer-window-continues-as-swansea-city-confirm-new-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/adran-leagues\/news\/genero-adran-leagues-busy-transfer-window-continues-as-swansea-city-confirm-new-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Genero Adran Leagues latest: Busy transfer window continues as Swansea City confirm new investment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As the countdown to the 2026\/27 season continues, there has been no shortage of news across the Genero Adran Leagues in recent weeks. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Genero Adran Premier<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrexham added two more players in time for their European campaign<\/a>, as midfielder Bella Reidford joined on a permanent deal from Stoke City, whilst central defender Lydia Sallaway signed on a loan deal from Aston Villa.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cardiff City made their first signings of the summer transfer window, with central defenders Ella Hilliard and TJ Gauvain joining the club from Bristol Rovers, and wingers Gillian Keenan and Kate Oakley joining from Treaty United and Derby County respectively. More recently, versatile full-back Anna Houghton has made the switch to Cardiff City, from Cardiff Met.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hilliard made her debut for the Bluebirds when she was 15 in the Welsh top flight, before moving across the border to Bristol City, going onto to make a senior breakthrough at a number of clubs in the FA Women\u2019s National League.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kate Oakley bolsters Cardiff City’s ranks after joining from Derby County<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Former Republic of Ireland youth international Keenan makes the switch to the Genero Adran Premier, with experience at the top end of the League Of Ireland, including a particularly successful spell at Athlone Town.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking to Cardiff City TV, Keenan said:\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m very happy to be here, it\u2019s a lovely city. I\u2019ve spent the past week trying to figure my way around the place. I\u2019ve enjoyed myself being here so far. I did a fitness session last week with a few of the girls and got to know them too. I\u2019m happy that I\u2019m here and looking forward to getting going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A promotion winner with Cardiff Met last season, Houghton has been a standout at every club she\u2019s been at, having also previously represented Penrhyn Bay, Cyncoed and Barry Town United.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Houghton said on joining The Bluebirds:\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m really excited to be here. I think it\u2019ll help to have that experience of playing in the Adran Leagues behind me. I\u2019ve played against Cardiff City numerous times and I\u2019m looking forward to representing the Club.\u00a0I\u2019ve watched the Club play at this stadium a few times and I\u2019ve always wanted to take that step up. I\u2019m here now and I\u2019m so excited about it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another outgoing at Met is their top scorer from last season, Esme Kilburn-Thompson.\u00a0The 22-year-old forward was another vital player in Met\u2019s promotion, but now makes the move back to the English FA Women\u2019s National League with Division One South West side Gwalia United.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also joining Gwalia is Barry Town United midfielder Anya Grunewald. The Cymru U19 international had joined The Linnets during the 2025\/26 campaign from Briton Ferry Llansawel, and will pursue a new adventure in the FAWNL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Esme Kilburn-Thompson has departed Cardiff Met after helping them win promotion last season<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It’s a first full pre-season for Rhys Jon James at Aberystwyth Town, and the Seasiders boss has made his first signings of the summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central defender Llio Henshaw arrives after nine years at Genero Adran North side Felinheli, while 19-year-old goalkeeper Anna Phelps, who has previously been on international camps with the Thailand national team, joins from Pontypridd United.\u00a0Finally, Chloe Edwards signs for the Seasiders from the FAW Girls’ Academy South. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There have been more big names through the door for The New Saints, as former Cardiff City duo Nieve Rowbottom and Helen Evans make the switch to Park Hall, with the latter returning to the club.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two exits from TNS in recent weeks have seen young midfielder Jasmine Cooper move to Hednesford Town, whilst forward Charlotte Crees has made the switch to Nantwich Town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There have been no new signings at Swansea City as of yet, but in incredibly encouraging news, the club have announced a significant immediate investment into the Genero Adran Premier side.\u00a0After a sale of a stake in the team, the move brings direct investment into the women\u2019s side, helping to further develop and professionalise the setup.\u00a0Having transferred to a new limited company, the new organisation will be headed up by chairwoman, Jenine Cravatt.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cravatt said on becoming chairwoman: \u201c<\/em>It is an incredible honour to become part of the next era of Swansea City Women. I have tremendous respect for the club\u2019s history and the foundations that have been built, and I believe this investment reflects a long-term commitment to its future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My hope is that every girl in Swansea and across Wales sees Swansea City Women as a club where she belongs, where she can dream without limits, and where she believes anything is possible.\u00a0It’s her turn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Genero Adran North<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newly-promoted Wrexham Foresters have made ten signings ahead of their debut season in the Genero Adran North.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their first of those was Chloe Ankers, who makes the return to playing in a playing\/coaching capacity at Kirstie Kural\u2019s side. The 19-year-old goalkeeper departed top-flight Wrexham this year, and will now make her mark in tier two.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teenage goalkeeper Chloe Ankers has made the switch from Wrexham to Wrexham Foresters<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

TNS youth midfielders Lexi Jones and Ruby Smith make the switch to The Foresters, with Madison Miles also strengthening the middle of the park after coming across from Alvechurch. Defenders Ffion Davies, Freya Hayward and Mia Thomas also sign from The Saints, whilst clinical goalscorer Evie Wigley, who scored in the Bute Energy U16s Cup Final for TNS, makes the switch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two signings for The Foresters come across from Shrewsbury Up & Comers, who won the Shrewsbury FA Women\u2019s League last season. Midfielder Jess Sayers and forward Tania Prior, with the latter having represented Portugal at U19s level earlier in her career, both land in Welsh football this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been a busy start to the window for champions Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads. After the departures of Polly Wild-McGregor, Elana Harley, Alisha Whitehead-Hughes and Megan Andrews across the border, there have been two more incomings in recent days to go alongside the already signed Sienna Perry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a brilliant season at Llandudno in her first senior campaign, Seren Cashen makes the move to Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads. The former Wrexham and TNS youth midfielder played every game for Llandudno last season, contributing at both ends of the pitch.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also signing for Andy Griffiths\u2019 side is TNS and former Wales youth forward Non Williams, who particularly impressed last season in the Genero Adran U19s League.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seren Cashen has swapped Llandudno for Connah’s Quay Nomads<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bangor City 1876 have completed the signing of another winger, with Hannah Owen making the move from Llandudno, adding to the already signed Ellie Sian Jones. Highly rated for her time at Llangefni Town, Owen becomes Bangor\u2019s second signing following the women\u2019s team coming under the club structure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having left Bangor in recent weeks, Aron Griffith has a new club, joining CPDM Y Felinheli\u2019s coaching staff for the 2026\/27 campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formerly of Llanberis, Griffith said on joining the Genero Adran North side:\u00a0\u201cAs a local lad who lives close to Felin, it was a great opportunity. Knowing Aaron (Jones-Evans) over the years of playing against each other, I believe we\u2019ll work great with each other.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also formerly of Llanberis, no less the founder of the side back in 2019, Sioned Phillips has become Bangor\u2019s latest signing. Most recently of Llandudno, the midfielder lifted the Genero Adran North title in 2022 and 2024 with The Seasiders, and becomes Bangor\u2019s third signing of the summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having also won the league title with Llandudno, goalkeeper Meg Robinson-Skelly has joined North Wales Coast Llandudno Kia League side Llangefni Town. The shot-stopper makes the move to Llangefni alongside Bangor City 1876 winger Ffion Thomas and striker Jess Jones, as all three players depart the Genero Adran North.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Genero Adran South<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The signings have begun in the Genero Adran South, with Carmarthen Town making several moves so far this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stacey Webber and Ellie-Jade Latronico have both joined The Old Gold from Llanelli Town, with both players having previously represented Swansea City.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a Swansea theme for the new incomings at Carmarthen, with youngsters Alix Green, Esmee Kennelly and Poppy Delaney all joining the club, whilst winger Megan Roberts, who last played for Swansea in Welsh football, returns to the Genero Adran Leagues, and former Swansea youngster Izzy Watkins joins from Cascade.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent Cymru U17s international Delaney will write a new chapter with Carmarthen, with the goalkeeper competing in the UEFA Women\u2019s Under 17 Championship last year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Carmarthen Town goalkeeper Poppy Delaney represented Cymru at the UEFA U17 EURO last year<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Delaney said on joining Carmarthen:\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m really looking forward to the season ahead with Carmarthen Town. I\u2019m excited to be part of a great team and hope to push myself and give my best for the club.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carmarthen have also completed the signing of midfielder Naomi Coulson, from SWWGL Combined side Pontarddulais Town. Coulson came through the youth at Tottenham Hotspur, before moving to South Wales to represent Cardiff Met and Barry Town United. She also had a brief spell with Swansea University.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There has been movement at Pure Swansea from Chris Church, who has completed the signings of striker Ffion Varney and goalkeeper Verity Jones.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Varney joins from Llanelli Town, having been clinical in front of goal during her time at The Reds and her previous club Pontarddulais. Former Cymru youth goalkeeper Jones makes the switch from Genero Adran South champions Cardiff Met, with the 18-year-old shot-stopper helping Met to an instant top flight return.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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