Town Women Sign Midfielder Dear
Thursday, 31st Jul 2025 17:38

Ipswich Town Women have signed midfielder Jenna Dear following her release by fellow WSL2 side Sunderland at the end of last season.

The 29-year-old, who was born in Hayes, began her career with Reading’s Centre of Excellence, before joining Chelsea at 14.

A loan with Watford followed, prior to moving to Everton in 2016 then Sheffield FC a year later.

In 2018, the former England U19 and U20 international joined Oslo club Vålerenga Fotball Damer with spells at FC Fleury 91 and Dijon FCO following, before her return to England and Sunderland in 2023.

“I’m really happy to have signed for Ipswich and can’t wait to get started,” she told the club site.

“It’s such an exciting project here and I’m really looking forward to being a part of the club’s first ever season in the second tier.”

Manager Joe Sheehan added: “We’re delighted to have signed Jenna. She has good experience having played at a high level in various leagues and countries, and she will be a strong addition to the squad.”

Dear and today’s other new addition, full-back Bethan Roe, could be involved in Sunday’s pre-season against Wolves at the Martello Ground, Felixstowe (KO 2pm).

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commuterblue added 17:51 - Jul 31 As a Bosman, she should actually not be too expensive
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BobbyPetta11 added 18:20 - Jul 31 I know we have to show equal rights now. And I love the fact women are playing and getting involved, But this hasn’t changed anyone’s day let’s be honest.
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Mark added 18:56 - Jul 31 Doe, Roe and Dear, three signings in two days. All should strengthen the team, bringing much needed experience. It is hard to know how much we need to strengthen to stay up, I would think a few more signings are needed.
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trevski_s added 19:54 - Jul 31 The womens team getting even stronger from what was already an already strong side. Looking forward to seeing them in the WSL2 and giving it a good go. Im predicting mid table this season (7th or 8th) and then build on that even more. Its going to be a tough league but I know they will be more than up for the challenge
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KBsSocks added 19:56 - Jul 31 I'm sure Doe, Roe and Deer will all be cervine us well =D
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KBsSocks added 19:59 - Jul 31 *Dear
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blues1 added 21:41 - Jul 31 Trevski. Gonna be very hard this season. The jump up to wsl2 is big. Hopefully these signings will give us a,chance of staying up.
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