Carlton Fairweather: 'Stephanie Roche is a great signing'

Sunderland Ladies boss Carlton Fairweather has said that the signing of Republic of Ireland international Stephanie Roche will help the club grow into a force in the Women's Super League.

The 26-year-old, who was nominated for a FIFA Puskas Award last year, joins the Lady Black Cats after unsuccessful spells in France and the USA.

However, Fairweather is convinced that Roche will be a good addition for the Wearside club.

He is quoted by the Sunderland Echo as saying: "Stephanie is a great signing for us. She's technically really good and predominantly left-footed which is also good for us.

"Stephanie is a very good addition to the squad and another signing who can help take us forward to where we want to be."

Sunderland are currently fourth in the WSL.