Basford United Ladies have completed the signing of goalkeeper Paige Johnson on loan from Yorkshire side Doncaster Rovers Belles, with special clearance from East Midlands Regional Women's Football League.

The Nottinghamshire Player has committed to the Amberettes until June 2024.

Johnson, 17, began her playing career in Nottinghamshire with Meden vale back in her very young days, moving to pleasley stags, Nottingham Forest RTC for two Seasons, when she made the move to Doncaster Rovers where she’s has had 2 seasons under her belt. Making a couple of 1st team appearance earlier on in the season and has been playing regularly football with the Reserves.

Johnson comes straight into the 1st team line up, due to our 1st team GK Emma Porter and Kaci Riley still on long term injury list.Goalkeeper Paige Johnson becomes Basford United Ladies third first-team signing since January. 17 year-old Johnson has been Doncaster Rovers Belles Reserve 1st Team Keeper for the past season.

Chris Mellor and Paul Adams:

"Paige has huge potential, is an excellent young Goalkeeper. We've only seen her for a short period this week but already we can see she has huge potential, a high ceiling and an exciting talent. It's been a rollercoaster journey getting the right player to fit the clubs playing philosophy, but we are both excited seeing her in action this weekend against Ilkeston Town ”

Stephen Rooth Director of Football:

“This is a huge signing, especially under the circumstances, of losing our 1st team Goalkeepers to injury, this late in the season, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Doncaster Rovers Belles in their assistance getting this loan deal over the table. “

“I’m looking forward to seeing Paige this weekend when we travel to Ilkeston Town , welcome to the club Paige. “