Sunderland announce departure of defender Griffiths
Sunderland's defender Louise Griffiths will leave the club at the end of her contract this summer. She has been with Sunderland since the age of 11 and has made 144 appearances for the team. Griffiths is regarded as a club legend after her contributions over the years.
- ▪Louise Griffiths has spent most of her footballing career with Sunderland.
- ▪She joined Sunderland's academy at the age of 11 and progressed to the senior team.
- ▪Griffiths has represented Sunderland in all top three divisions and helped the team gain promotion in 2021.
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