Alison Nicholl's side kicked off pre-season training last Thursday night at Coleraine University, ahead of the start of league later this Spring.

"We need to bring in more players to strengthen our squad," admitted Alison.

"Last season was our first in the Championship League, and we found it difficult enough, but our aim was to stay up, and we achieved that.

"Now we have to get motivated for this season, and improve on our position."

Alison attended the launch of the Northern Ireland Women's League last week.

The league announced a new sponsor in 'Davison's Frudles', a new snack range.

Apart from the financial investment, the partnership also includes a number of free footballs and bibs for clubs within the NIWFA.

Elaine Junk, Chairperson of the NIWFA said: "This season sees us put in place another vital piece of the jigsaw – the announcement of a sponsor for our local domestic game.

"The committee has been working hard over the last year with the staff in the IFA's marketing department to source and secure key sponsors. This is a great day for women's football and I would like to thank Davison's for their kind support, and all the work they have already put into women's football."

Glenn Waddell, Commercial Manager at Davison's added: "We are delighted to become a partnership with the NIWFA and look forward to helping progress the local game at this level.

"We feel that this is a great opportunity for us to also develop our new launch of the Davison's retail brand. We look forward to a long, prosperous and successful relationship with both the NIWFA and the IFA."

Any new players will be made very welcome, they can contact Alison on 07810051533 for more information. Training takes place on the grass pitch at Coleraine University every Thursday night, between 8.30 and 10pm.