By Chris Marshall (@mershdoes) Back in November it was the green of Easter Road that accommodated a competitive record crowd of 6,206 as Scotland began their Euro 2021, now 2022 qualifying campaign with a resounding 8-0 victory over Cyprus. An effervescent evening that seemed set to build on World Cup momentum. Eleven months later, as …
By Campbell Finlayson (@campbell6_2) Is a rousing rendition of the national anthem possible in an empty stadium? Possibly not but Scotland’s women gave Flower of Scotland a good belt at an eerie looking Tynecastle before hoping to belt Albania too. Jane Ross was the one making the most impact early on, having two shots cleared, …
Chris is back and this time he is joined by Rangers full back and Scotland international Nicola Docherty. They talk about her early life playing football in Falkirk, signing for Rangers the first time, her successful spell at Glasgow City, going back to Rangers this year and her experiences with the national side including at …
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Chris and Campbell are back to take a look at a settled SWNT squad ahead of October's Euro 2021 qualifiers against Albania and Finland. They also hear from SWNT boss Shelley Kerr as she discusses how she made her final selections and the reason for including additional numbers. The Leading the Line Podcast · LTL …
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Chris is joined by Scotland and Tottenham Hotspur defender Hannah Godfrey. They discuss her career in the game to date including her favourite moment playing college soccer in the US, a successful debut season in the FAWSL and a whirlwind start to her international career. The Leading the Line Podcast · LTL Podcast Ep. 60 …
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For Chris Marshall there is one standout candidate from his time following the Scottish women's national football team as the SFA search for the greatest 50 Scotland international's of all time. Here he explains the choice he's made and the impact she has had on the national side during a twelve year and counting international …
Chris is joined by Campbell Finlayson and Callum Paterson to share who are, in their opinion, the Top Five SWNT players of all time as well as sharing their first memories of following the national side. Do you agree? Who do you have in your list? Let us know, and once you have remember to …
On the latest episode of “There’s Yer Dinner!” Chris Marshall (@MFPTasty) is joined by Scotland international and West Ham forward Martha Thomas. They talk through her career to date, coming up through the US collegiate system, bouncing back from serious injury, moving to France and life in the FA WSL with the Hammers. They also …
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It has been a productive ten days in Spain for Shelley Kerr and her squad, Chris Marshall (@MFPTasty) has a look at three of the main takeaways from a triumphant Pinatar Cup campaign. A winning momentum Yes, it was only a friendly tournament and Shelley Kerr rotated her squad heavily throughout but there has to …
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For this special look at women's football in Northern Ireland and it's growing influence on the Scottish game Chris Marshall (@MFPTasty) is joined by Laura Clarke (@Clarkie8) to discuss how the game is growing in her home country, the impact of Northern Irish players on this season's SWPL and how the national side have been …
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