Liverpool Women have signed Scotland international Martha Thomas on loan from Tottenham Hotspur until the end of the season. The experienced forward has played over 50 times for her country and has more than a century of WSL appearances, including spells with West Ham and Manchester United.

Thomas told Liverpoolfc.com: “It’s a really exciting time for me and I’m really excited to be here. I think it’s the right fit, right now in my career. Even though it’s a short loan, I’m really looking forward to be here and help this team climb the table where they deserve to be.”

Liverpool Need Thomas to Deliver Immediately

The signing comes at a crucial time for Liverpool, who remain winless through 12 WSL matches and sit rooted to the bottom of the table. Manager Gareth Taylor desperately needs attacking reinforcements, and Thomas represents a proven goalscorer at this level who should hit the ground running.

Thomas added: “Results are important and that’s how you get points on the table, but you look at Liverpool’s performances they have put in this season, I feel they have put strong performances in.” This is being kind to Liverpool, whose performances have been nowhere near good enough despite what the manager claims about deserving more.

Experienced Forward Must Make Immediate Impact

With over 100 WSL appearances to her name, Thomas brings the kind of experience Liverpool desperately lack in attack. The Scotland international knows what it takes to survive in this league, having fought relegation battles before during her time at West Ham.

Liverpool face a massive relegation scrap with only one team going down this season. They sit bottom with zero wins and time is running out. Thomas needs to deliver goals immediately if the Reds are to have any chance of survival.

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Liverpool Women have come under fire following their response to a six-match ban handed to goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe by the Football Association.

The German keeper, who joined from SC Freiburg over the summer, was found to have made a racist comment referencing skin colour that was overheard by staff and teammates during pre season while preparing for a squad photograph.

Borggrafe has already served five games of the suspension after being unavailable while the FA investigation was ongoing. She accepted the charge and has been ordered to undertake an education programme, with Liverpool conducting an internal review before referring the matter to the FA.

Taylor’s Blasé Comments Spark Outrage

Manager Gareth Taylor’s response has triggered widespread criticism online, with supporters from both Liverpool and rival clubs accusing the club of failing to take a strong enough stance. “The situation is the situation. The team and the club have acted in the appropriate way. I will say, it’s been dragged on a little bit. I think that’s been frustrating for everyone involved, particularly Rafa. But we’re happy now that it’s completed,” Taylor said.

This is frankly disgraceful. Sports reporter Beth Fisher remarked: “Pathetic by Liverpool, pathetic response by Taylor. Another day in football that racism is basically treated like some playground offence. Disgusting.” Another user added: “She should never play for the club again.”

Another Low Point in Disastrous Season

Liverpool’s summer of 2025 was littered with missteps from top to bottom. The decision to part ways with legendary manager Matt Beard required a significant war chest that never materialized. Instead, the club sold Olivia Smith to Arsenal for a world record £1 million fee that was barely reinvested.

The Borggrafe situation is a stark and deeply worrying illustration of that shortfall. Liverpool remain winless in the WSL through 12 matches, rooted to the bottom of the table.

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Ella Toone has suffered a major injury setback, with the Manchester United midfielder expected to be sidelined until at least March. The England international has a bone stress in her hip but won’t require surgery, with Marc Skinner confirming she will return before the end of the season.

“She’ll be back before the end of the season. So, it’s probably about six to 10 weeks, depending on how it was from the point of it. So, you’re probably looking around six to eight weeks, something like that. Yeah, she’ll be back before the end of the season and ready to go. We’ll be looking forward to welcoming her back,” Skinner said.

Massive Loss for United’s Top Three Push

The timing could not be worse for United, who are entering the business end of the season fighting for a top three finish. Toone has started in 11 of United’s 12 WSL games this season with three goals and five assists to her name. Her five assists lead the entire league in creating chances for teammates, making her absence absolutely devastating for the Red Devils.

United sit fifth in the WSL table with a gap already forming between them and Chelsea in second. Only the top three teams earn automatic Champions League qualification and losing your most creative player for two months during this crucial period is a nightmare scenario.

Will Miss Champions League Last 16

Toone will definitely miss United’s Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid in early February. The Red Devils beat the Spanish side 1-0 in the league phase but facing them without their most creative midfielder makes the task significantly harder.

If the 26 year old returns in six weeks as expected, she could be back shortly after March’s international break. However, it is highly unlikely Toone will be fit enough to join Sarina Wiegman’s first England squad in 2026.

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