Jorja Fox revealed that Hope Powell was a big reason for her signing on loan at Brighton from Chelsea. After training under Emma Hayes at Chelsea, Fox will train under yet another legend in Hope Powell. She will be based in one of the most vibrant cities in the UK but the defender revealed that her focus is solely on developing herself.
“It’s my first time moving away from home, but it’s nice to only be an hour away and I can visit whenever I want. My friends and family can come down too so it’s nice. And Brighton is not a bad place to live!” Jorja Fox said about Hope Powell. “I had a couple of options in the WSL, but for me and for Chelsea, Brighton seemed the best fit. Playing under Hope was a big pull and I think it’ll make me a better all-round defender at the end of this loan spell. I’m settling in well, it’s taken some time, but I feel comfortable here now. The facilities are amazing and I can’t wait for Sunday now. Hope is a very well-respected manager and I hope I can get the best out of her, which I think I will because it’s been good so far and I’ve learned a lot.”
“Last season, I played in the Championship and tested myself there in my first senior football league. Now it’s about taking a step up into the WSL and challenging myself against the best players in the world and in Europe. This year is a really important year in my development and I’m ready to take it by the scruff of the net and go for it,” she added. “I really enjoyed my time at Charlton. It was good for me to get regular game time after a year and a bit at Chelsea not playing, but learning and training.”
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