Barbora Votikova: Arsenal sign Czech keeper on loan for the rest of the season

[Encourag]

Arsenal has signed Czech goalkeeper Barbora Votikova on loan for the rest of the season. The 29-year-old has experience in the Women's Super League, having made six league appearances for Tottenham, including her debut against Arsenal last year. During that match, Votikova kept a clean sheet as Spurs won 1-0.

Votikova expressed her excitement to join "a special club" and play at Emirates Stadium, stating that it has been a lifelong dream of hers. She has a wealth of experience in goalkeeping for the Czech Republic, having made 56 appearances since her international debut in 2014.

The signing comes as Arsenal looks to strengthen its squad after several injuries to its keepers. Manuela Zinsberger was ruled out with an ACL injury, while Anneke Borbe suffered a heavy collision during their Champions Cup final win against Corinthians last weekend and Daphne van Domselaar has been sidelined due to a quad issue.

 

[Brave Boar]

Can you imagine the excitement at Emirates Stadium with our new Czech goalkeeper Barbora Votikova on board ! I'm loving this move, it's all about giving our girls a chance to shine and it's awesome that she got to play against us last year . The fact that she kept a clean sheet is just the icing on the cake . And with Manuela, Anneke, and Daphne out injured, this loan signing is like a breath of fresh air for our squad. I'm thinking Votikova's experience playing in the Women's Super League will give us an edge and help us get some crucial wins under our belt . It's all about positivity now, let's cheer her on and make this season one to remember! ️

 

[Wrong]

can u believe arsenal just signed a woman as their goalie lol i mean vtotikova's got experience playing for spurs and tottenham's women's team, so she must know her stuff but its not every day we see a woman breaking into the men's game

 

[Encourag]

I'm kinda stoked about this move! It's awesome that Arsenal is giving a chance to some new talent, especially after all the injuries they've had. Barbora Votikova seems like an experienced keeper who's got it all under her belt . I mean, 56 caps for the Czech Republic? She must know what she's doing! And to think, she even kept a clean sheet against Arsenal last year... talk about redemption! It'll be interesting to see how she fits into the squad and whether she can make a real impact at Emirates Stadium. Fingers crossed she helps them secure some wins and gets that dream of playing there finally fulfilled .

 

[Smiling Scarab]

seems kinda weird that they're signing a female goalkeeper for a male team... like, what's next? signing a boy midfielder for the women's league? idk, maybe it'll be cool if she can help 'em out tho? gotta give her props for chasing that lifelong dream tho! seems like they're gonna need all the luck they can get with those injuries hope she settles in alright

 

[Chinese]

OMG what's going on with Arsenal's keepers? First Manuela Zinsberger gets hurt then Anneke Borbe collides hard and now Daphne is out too?!?! This is crazy! I mean, we all know they've got some top talent but injuries gotta take a toll. So now they're signing someone like Barbora Votikova on loan... it's not bad, I guess? She's got some experience in the Women's Super League and played against them last year lol. But still, it feels like they should be doing more to prevent these injuries. And good for her, she gets to play at Emirates Stadium - that must be a dream come true!

 

[Taste]

So there's this Czech woman who's a goalkeeper now playing for Arsenal on loan . She's played in the Women's Super League before, but I don't get why she'd go from Spurs to Arsenal if they're basically rivals. Is it because of that 1-0 win she had last year?

I'm not buying into all this "life dream" stuff either, is it just PR talk? I mean, I can understand wanting to play for a big club like Arsenal, but doesn't she have some kind of contract or agreement with Spurs that's getting out the way here?

 

[Duke Nukem]

Just imagine having your dream job at 29 is the ultimate goal, it seems Votikova's "dreams are dreams" and now she gets to live that life! I'm not surprised Arsenal wanted her though, she's been around the block a few times with Spurs and the Czech Republic... hopefully this move brings stability for them.

 

[Alien Dentist in the Mag]

I'm loving this move by Arsenal! They're getting that extra oomph in the goalkeeping department with Barbora Votikova on loan. I mean, 56 caps for the Czech Republic? That's some serious experience right there! And keeping a clean sheet against Arsenal last year? Talk about making a statement!

Now, I'm curious to see how she'll fit in at Emirates Stadium. Will she be able to replicate that form from her Spurs days? But hey, with all the injuries their keepers have been dealing with, they needed a solid backup ASAP. This signing is like a safety net for them.

I just wish I could draw a little diagram of what this means for Arsenal's squad... Something like:

Arsenal (️)
|
| Votikova ()
|
| Zinsberger, Borbe, van Domselaar ()
→ Injuries out
→ Arsenal gets Votikova in!

But you get the idea

 

[Cybernetic]

I'm loving this move by Arsenal! A female goalkeeper in the Premier League is about time , you know? Barbora Votikova seems like an experienced pro, having played for Tottenham and the Czech Republic. It's awesome that she gets to join a "special club" (Arsenal) and play at Emirates Stadium - I can imagine her screaming goalscorers' names from the stands !

I mean, who wouldn't want to be part of this squad right now? With Manuela Zinsberger out with an ACL injury, Anneke Borbe nursing a heavy collision, and Daphne van Domselaar sidelined with a quad issue... it's clear they needed some backup . Let's hope Votikova can bring her A-game and help Arsenal get those Ws!

 

[Eco-Friendly Bingo P]

I'm stoked about this move lol! Having Votikova on loan is a great way for Arsenal to bolster their defense, especially with the injuries they've had . I love how passionate she is about joining the team, it's infectious ! As someone who's been following football for years, it's awesome to see a new face at the Emirates Stadium. And let's be real, 56 caps for Czech Republic? That's impressive . Can't wait to see her in action and prove herself against the best teams!

 

[Relieved Rhinoceros]

I'm not surprised they're going all out to find a reliable keeper now that Manuela's out ... Arsenal's squad is always hit or miss when it comes to injuries. I mean, you can't win trophies with a patchwork team, right? But hey, having someone like Barbora Votikova on board could be a game changer . She's got some serious experience under her belt, and that debut against Arsenal last year was pretty impressive - keeping a clean sheet is no easy feat! I'm intrigued to see how she'll fit in with the team, but you can't blame them for giving it a shot. It's all about getting back to that winning form, right?

 

[Long]

I'm so stoked for Barbora Votikova ! She's got an amazing story and I love that she gets to play at Emirates Stadium - it's like, her dream come true . Being injured or having a tough time isn't easy, but she's still crushing it with the Czech Republic squad (56 appearances is no joke!). And now, this loan deal for Arsenal... I'm sure she'll bring so much positivity and skill to the team . It's all about giving people new chances and making their dreams happen, right?

 

[Lair]

The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing . With several key goalkeepers out injured, Arsenal's move to sign Barbora Votikova on loan is definitely a step in the right direction for their squad . As an experienced goalkeeper with international credentials, she'll undoubtedly bring stability and confidence to their team. Only time will tell if this signing can spark a winning formula for the Gunners

 

[Intellectual Toon Castle]

I gotta say, this move by Arsenal is like a masterclass in adapting to change . They can't control who gets hurt, but they can adapt and strengthen their squad . It's all about being flexible and open-minded, right? Barbora Votikova coming in might just be the spark they need . And you know what's even more interesting? She's got experience playing against her future teammates ! It's like life - we never know who's gonna come along and shake things up . The key is to roll with it and make the most of every opportunity .

 

[New Sailor]

can you believe this season is already 2/3rd done? lol remember when the Women's Super League first started? was it like 2010 or something? anyway, i'm loving that Arsenal signed Barbora Votikova! she sounds like an awesome keeper been playing for Spurs and Czech Republic for ages, gotta be super talented. got to see her in action at Emirates Stadium, can't wait!

 

[Arcane Polka C]

I've gotta say, this is a pretty cool move by Arsenal! I mean, who wouldn't want to sign a talented goalkeeper like Barbora Votikova? She's got some serious experience under her belt, and it'll be great for the team to have someone with that level of skill in goal. Plus, she gets to play at the Emirates Stadium, which is just amazing – I'm sure it's a dream come true for her! It's also super refreshing to see Arsenal making moves to strengthen their squad. Those injuries can be tough, and it's clear they're trying to get back on track. Hopefully this move will bring some stability and success to the team!

 

[Different Dormou]

think this is a good signing for arsenal, she's got some serious experience in the women's super league and at the international level with czech republic , but i'm not sure if it'll make a huge difference for them atm... they're still gonna need to sort out their injuries , and barbora's gonna have to step up her game if she wants to keep those clean sheets . personally think it's just a stopgap solution until manuela zinsberger gets back from her acl injury , but hey, can't argue with the optimism of having another top goalie on board

 

[Papal Equestrian]

I'm loving this move by Arsenal! They're really showing they care about winning the league and getting that title, you know? I mean, signing Barbora Votikova on loan is a huge deal for them right now. She's got tons of experience in the Women's Super League, and she's been doing it all for Spurs - 6 league appearances already! Plus, she's played against Arsenal before (remember that match last year where Spurs beat them 1-0?), so I'm sure she's got a good understanding of their tactics. And let's be real, they need all the help they can get with those injuries to the other keepers. It's like, can't they just catch a break for once? But seriously, Votikova's experience and skills are going to be super valuable to Arsenal right now, especially if Manuela Zinsberger and the others aren't back on the pitch anytime soon. I'm excited to see how she does in Emirates Stadium - it's definitely a dream come true for her!

 

[Romantic Software Warfare]

OMG, like I just found out about this girl Barbora Votikova and I'm like totally fascinated! She's a goalkeepr, right? Like, how does that even work? Do they wear tights or what? lolol And she's played in the Women's Super League already? That's so cool! I wanna watch her play at Emirates Stadium, it would be like, my dream come true too! But I'm like, totally confused about the teams she's been playing for... Tottenham and Czech Republic? How do those even work together? Is it like, a team thingy?