Gorry ready to nail survival bid with Hammers

Katrina Gorry cannot wait to get started in the Women's Super League after joining struggling West Ham.

The midfielder, 31, has been without a team since leaving Swedish side Vittsjo GIK in November and the Hammers have swooped to bolster their ranks.

Gorry, who has played 105 times for Australia and starred at the 2023 World Cup, is impressed by what she has seen so far in East London. 

She told her new side's official website: "The club spoke my language.

"West Ham is a family club and that was a big factor for me wanting to join. 

"I’ve felt the support from everyone straight away and there is no better place for me to be right now.

"The WSL is the league everyone is speaking about at the moment. I want to challenge myself and play against and with the best players in the world. 

"I will work hard, try to control the game and do whatever I can to help the team both on and off the pitch. I am very proud and grateful to be here and really excited by what's ahead."

Hammers boss Rehanne Skinner is excited to see what her latest recruit can add to a team struggling in 11th in the table.

She said: "Katrina is a tenacious, hard-working midfielder who takes real pride in her defensive work and protecting the backline.

"In possession, she will also help to bring a lot of quality and creativity to our play.

"We wanted to use this transfer window to add leadership to the squad and Katrina has this in abundance. 

"As a player who has had a wealth of experience in the domestic and international game, I have no doubt that Katrina's professionalism will be an asset to our squad moving forwards."

Gorry could hardly be faced with a tougher start to her West Ham career as she prepares to make her debut at Chelsea in the Women's FA Cup next weekend.