Reggae Girl Shania Hayles signs one-year deal with Nottingham Forest

Jamaican international Shania Hayles is set to bolster Nottingham Forest's squad after signing a one-year deal with the English club. The Reggae Girlz forward expressed her eagerness to return to familiar surroundings and contribute to the team's aspirations for promotion.

"I'm buzzing. It's nice to be back home and I can't wait to get going," Hayles stated, as quoted by the club. "I'm excited to meet the fans and to play in front of them at The City Ground. This is a massive club with a lot of history and there is a lot of ambition to get promotion."

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I’m buzzing. It’s nice to be back home and I can’t wait to get going. I’m excited to meet the fans and to play in front of them at The City Ground. This is a massive club with a lot of history and there is a lot of ambition to get promotion. I want to get started, to enjoy my football, score goals, and I believe this is the environment for me to do that.

Hayles believes Nottingham Forest provides the ideal environment for her to enjoy her football and find the back of the net. Head coach Tom Mallinson welcomed the signing, highlighting Hayles' consistent goal-scoring ability and her experience in successful team settings. "Shania has a proven track record of not just scoring in this division, but also being part of successful team environments," Mallinson said. "She understands the demands of the league, works hard for the team, and is driven by a desire to get on the scoresheet as much as possible."

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Shania has a proven track record of not just scoring in this division, but also being part of successful team environments. She understands the demands of the league, works hard for the team, and is driven by a desire to get on the scoresheet as much as possible. We are all excited to welcome her into the group and to see her integrate into the squad.