It's international week so once again Leading the Line is here to narrow focus on Scotland's next Euro 2021 Qualifying opponents, Albania. Shelley Kerr and her squad will have fond memories of their last trip to the Adriatic coast, and whilst a history defining moment won't be on the cards this time around three points … Continue reading #WEURO2021 Opposition Focus: Albania
Three takeaways from this weekend’s SWPL action
It was a weekend where a long standing run was broken, final day title drama was guaranteed and relegation was confirmed for one SWPL side. So without much further ado here are this week's three takeaways from the weekend's action. A four season run comes to an end It had been a pleasing couple of … Continue reading Three takeaways from this weekend’s SWPL action
Here’s Some Words: One Night in Springburn
The unique rhythm that accompanies a football match and it’s ability to, at any moment, set pulses racing at a drop and feed an internal frenzy are one of the joys as to what makes the game so beautiful. It’s appeal though is not only in the highs as at times, it can also bring … Continue reading Here’s Some Words: One Night in Springburn
UWCL Last 16 Second Leg – Mini-view. What’s happened since Copenhagen?
Glasgow City go into the second leg of their last 16 tie against Danish champions Brondby IF with a 2-0 lead after a first minute own goal from Emilie Henriksen and a Katrine Abel error game Scott Booth's side a first ever away win at this stage of the tournament at the fourth time of … Continue reading UWCL Last 16 Second Leg – Mini-view. What’s happened since Copenhagen?
SWFL1 – South – Queen’s Park 4-4 Hibernian 23’s
Queen’s Park secured promotion to next season’s Scottish Building Society SWPL2 in dramatic fashion as two injury time goals sealed a 4-4 draw at home to Hibernian 23s and the point they required in what was an incident packed final day in the SWFL1 - South promotion race. Queen’s came into the game knowing that … Continue reading SWFL1 – South – Queen’s Park 4-4 Hibernian 23’s
The Big Preview: Stirling University v Forfar Farmington
This Friday night sees Stirling University host Forfar Farmington in front of a live television audience on BBC Alba for what is surely the most important game of the season in the SWPL1 relegation battle. The University side come into the game three points behind their Angus visitors and will know that defeat could provide … Continue reading The Big Preview: Stirling University v Forfar Farmington
Three Takeaways from this weekend’s SWPL Action
Whilst one SWPL title race is nearly over another has seen the field of competitors shrink down to just two and so, making a glorious return, here is Leading the Line's Three Takeaways from this weekend's Scottish Women's Premier League action. One more match What has been seemingly inevitable for a couple of months now … Continue reading Three Takeaways from this weekend’s SWPL Action
LTL Podcast Ep. 19 – Chicken & Coleslaw
On the latest edition of the Scottish Women’s Football Show Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson discuss: The outcome of the Scottish Cup Semi Finals Success for Scotland Women's U17's in Euro Qualifying Preview the weekend's SWPL action Also available on iTunes | Soundcloud + all good podcast sites. If you enjoyed it then please subscribe, leave a … Continue reading LTL Podcast Ep. 19 – Chicken & Coleslaw
The Big UWCL Last 16 Preview: Glasgow City v Brondby
We've reached the Last 16 of the UEFA Women's Champions League where Scotland's remaining representatives Glasgow City face a two legged tie against Danish champions Brondby IF. Scott Booth's side are in Copenhagen this Wednesday to take on a side managed by former Denmark international Per Nielsen and as always Leading the Line has been … Continue reading The Big UWCL Last 16 Preview: Glasgow City v Brondby
The Big Scottish Cup Semi Final Preview: Hibernian v Motherwell
It's time for part two of the Leading the Line Big Scottish Cup Semi Final Preview and it's a repeat of last year's final as current holders Hibernian take on beaten finalists from 2018, Motherwell. If you've missed part one have no fear as you can read the full preview of Rangers v Glasgow City right … Continue reading The Big Scottish Cup Semi Final Preview: Hibernian v Motherwell