Friday 11 Jul 2025

Halliday and Beattie on the move

Northern Ireland internationals Keri Halliday and Kerry Beattie have joined new clubs.

Halliday (pictured) has penned a two-year deal with Hearts Women, while Beattie has exited the Edinburgh club to sign a permanent deal with Aberdeen Women.

Halliday, who plays as an attacking midfielder/winger, has joined Hearts from NIFL Women's Premiership side Linfield.

The 20-year-old, who has earned 13 Northern Ireland caps to date, scored 53 times in 85 matches for the Blues.

Northern Ireland's Young Player of the Year in 2024 joins fellow Northern Ireland internationals Joely Andrews and Lauren Wade at the Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 club.

"We're really pleased to bring Keri in. She's a direct, positive player who always looks to make things happen in the final third," said Hearts manager Eva Olid.

Beattie has returned to Aberdeen on a permanent transfer following her departure from the Jambos.

The striker joined the Dons on loan from Hearts in January 2025 and was an instant success, netting nine goals in 18 games to ensure Aberdeen remained in SWPL1. She also helped the Dons reach the Scottish Cup semi-final for the first time.

The attacker began her senior career at Glentoran in the NIFL Women’s Premiership before switching to Glasgow City in 2022. Beattie then returned to the Glens, where she netted 45 goals in 23 games and helped the east Belfast club to secure a league title.

Beattie, who scored 77 goals in 74 outings across both spells at the Glens, moved to Hearts last summer, however she was hampered by injuries before going out on a loan to Aberdeen.

The 22-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal with the Dons, has 11 caps for her country and has scored four goals at senior international level.