City Women sign Tash Harding (forward)
There's an video interview with her if you click the link and scroll down. Tash the Taff, I can see it catching on
http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/MCWFC-news/2 ... rding-5043 Manchester City Women are delighted to announce the signing of Welsh forward Natasha Harding.
Unveiled to fans at the Club's Season Launch Celebration at the Academy Stadium, the 26-year-old joins the Continental Cup holders having previously plied her trade at Cardiff and Bristol Academy. She spent five years at the Bluebirds before switching to Bristol in 2012.
Reflecting on her latest move, she told mcfc.co.uk: "It's pretty amazing. It's been a bit of a whirlwind but I'm really excited to get started. I've heard a lot of great things about the Club and to be here - sitting down and signing the papers - is a great feeling.
"If I said this Club was 'amazing', it would be a bit of an understatement! You can't describe it until you see it for yourself.
During her debut campaign at the Stoke Gifford Stadium, Harding was voted the Supporters' Player of the Year, starting every FA Women's Super League game and scoring seven times.
She went on to make more than 50 appearances for Bristol, netting 14 goals in all competitions.
In addition to her exploits at club level, which also include participation in the Champions League, the forward also brings with her a wealth of international experience.
This week, she returned from Croatia, where she helped the Dragonesses to a fifth-place finish in the Istria Cup alongside fellow new recruit Sarah Wiltshire.
Close to 40 appearances for her country, the striker hopes to use her experience to her new side's benefit.
"The people that know me know I want to win things," she declared. "I'm probably the worst person to have around if we lose and the best person to have around if we win.
"From the Club's visions going forward, I'm sure this will be a winning team and I hope we can build on the Continental Cup win from last year."
Describing her playing style, she stated: "I have adapted my position from a winger to a forward so I'm probably in between. I'm a hard worker and I'll do anything for my team.
"I'll probably set up as many goals as I'll score. The main thing for me is winning and if that means running myself into the ground, I'll do that.
"I'm raring to go and hopefully, they'll let me train sooner rather than later."
Sharing his thoughts on his latest capture, manager Nick Cushing stated: "I speak a lot about wanting to play an attacking style of football that people enjoy and will want to come and watch.
"Having a player like Tash in the squad - lots of speed, creativity and flair - is a perfect fit for us. As soon as we knew she was available, we declared our interest and we're really pleased to have added her to the squad."