LONDON-based Surbiton Hockey Club has announced the signing of Ireland goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran for the new season.
Pro outfit Surbiton play in the English Women’s Hockey League, winning the title nine times.
Tokyo Olympian Ayeisha (29) from Larne, joins from HC Tilburg in Holland following a number of seasons in the Dutch Hoofdklasse.
With over 130 international caps for Ireland and having played a key role in Ireland’s incredible charge to a World Cup silver medal in 2018, she will bring proven quality and experience at the highest level to the Surbiton Women’s 1s backline.
Ayeisha said: “I’m super excited to be joining Surbiton and challenging for honours this season.
“The team is full of talented players and I want to help them get that title and EHL spot back. I’m looking forward to getting started and seeing what playing for Surbiton is all about!”
Head Coach Dave Beckett welcomed Ayeisha to the squad, saying: “We’re absolutely delighted to bring Ayeisha into the W1 group. She’s a top class goalkeeper – being nominated twice for FIH World Goalkeeper of the Year speaks for itself.
“But more than that, she’s still got huge ambition. She’s got her sights set on the World Cup next year with Ireland and you can see the hunger she still has to push herself and her team forward.
“Her experience at the highest level will be massive for us not just on the pitch but around the group as well.”
