Spurs Women player update

We can confirm the departures of Rianna Dean, Alanna Kennedy, Gemma Davison, Anna Filbey, Hannah Godfrey, Lucia Leon, Aurora Mikalsen, Chloe Peplow, Lucy Quinn, Siri Worm and Elisha Sulola following the conclusion of their contracts.

Forward Rianna departs after three seasons at the Club. Leading the line during our promotion-winning campaign in 2018/19, she scored some important goals in our rise to the Barclays FA Women’s Super League and netted a total of 10 times in 37 appearances in our first two seasons in the top flight.

Australian international Alanna departs after joining us from Orlando Pride at the start of the season, making 23 appearances and scoring three goals, including a notable free kick against Manchester United that was named our Goal of the Season.

A four-time WSL winner, Gemma leaves after two seasons with the Club with the forward scoring twice in 37 appearances in all competitions during that time.

A member of our promotion-winning side, Wales international Anna spent the second part of this season on loan at Celtic, having been with us for three seasons in total.

Scotland international Hannah enjoyed two seasons with us, appearing on 22 occasions in our colours in all competitions at the heart of our defence.

Lucia Leon is the longest serving player to depart, having joined us back in 2013 when we were competing in the National League. She played an important role in our journey to the top division and made 21 appearances in the WSL before spending the final three months of this season on loan at Madrid CFF.

Goalkeeper Aurora has also come to end of her time with the Club, having made five appearances after signing from Manchester United in July, 2020.

Chloe joined us from Brighton & Hove Albion in July, 2019, making 17 appearances in all competitions during our debut campaign in the WSL, before adding to that with a further three this term after recovering from a long-term ankle injury.

Forward Lucy leaves us after two seasons, making 44 appearances in that time including a goal in front of 25,000 fans at London Stadium against West Ham United during her debut campaign with us.

Netherlands international Siri arrived from Everton in July, 2019, and the defender went on to make a total of 29 appearances for us in all competitions, scoring four times.

Elisha departs after a spell on loan at Charlton Athletic this season, the 19-year-old midfielder made five senior appearances in our colours. 

Head Coach Rehanne Skinner said: “It has been a challenging season for everybody, not least due to the pandemic, and I cannot fault the effort, commitment and attitude all the players have shown to get us into the position we have reached both in the league and FA Cup.

“We have had to make some difficult decisions and it is never easy saying goodbye to players. They are fantastic people who have been exceptional to work with. I would like to thank all the players who are departing for their efforts and we will always be here to support them with anything we can do in the next stage of their careers. We are on a journey and every player who has been part of it so far has made a tremendous contribution to where we are now as a Club.”

The Club would like to thank each player enormously for their contributions during their time with us and we wish them the best for the future.