Reds can give Supper League rivals schools Skipper Bonner keen to re-sign
LIVERPOOL captain Gemma Bonner is confident of leading her team to a successful Super League season, despite a huge turnaround of players.
Central defender Bonner is the only remaining key member of the side that won back-to-back titles in 2013 and 2014 but stuttered last term.
After an injury-hit 2015 for the Reds, manager Matt Beard left to join American side Boston Breakers and an exodus of players followed.
Star names like England midfielder Fara Williams and striker Natasha Dowie moved on, but Bonner nevertheless signed a new contract.
And, with new boss Scott Rogers – previously Beard’s assistant – bringing in nine new signings to replace the nine departures, former Leeds United and Chelsea defender Bonner is happy to have committed her future to the Reds.
“I weighed up all the options and I’m more than pleased with the decision I made to stay,” said the 24year-old England player, who was on the wish list of more than one Super League club.
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“I was told of the club’s plans and, although it was disappointing to lose some of the girls that have left us, the manager has brought in some excellent players that will make us a very competitive team.