Graham agrees permanent deal with Ipswich Women

Kit Graham helped Ipswich finish ninth in WSL 2 last season [Getty Images] Ipswich Town Women have signed forward Kit Graham on a two-year contract following a successful loan spell last season. The 30-year-old joined Town from Tottenham Hotspur in January and scored twice in 10 games, both long-range strikes in a 3-0 win over Birmingham City. "The girls worked so hard to secure survival in WSL 2 and I'm excited to see how much we can continue to grow together," Graham said. The signing follows the appointment of Matt Pooley as assistant manager after previously working as under-18s lead coach in the men's academy. "He brings a wealth of experience in player development and a strong understanding of creating high-performance environments. "His knowledge, energy and attention to detail will be a real asset to the group," said Women's technical director Sean Burt. Last week captain Maria Boswell and midfielder Leah Mitchell signed new contracts with the club. [BBC] New episodes of Women's Football Weekly podcast drop every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, plus find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feed Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page