The Barclay's FA Women's Super League returns this Sunday with the number of Scots plying their trade in England boosted by the transfer of SWPL1 Player of the Year Jamie Lee Napier from Hibernian to Emma Hayes' Chelsea where she joins fellow Scot Erin Cuthbert at Kingsmeadow. Meanwhile going in the other direction Kirsten Reilly … Continue reading The WSL Tartan Special: The season so far for Scottish talent
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The 2019 Scottish Women’s Football Review
As the end of the year approaches Leading the Line has jumped upon the reflective bandwagon to review what was another massive year for the continued growth of Scottish women's football. From heartbreak in Paris to cup final drama at Tynecastle, Editor Chris Marshall brings you the year that was for Scottish women's football based … Continue reading The 2019 Scottish Women’s Football Review
#SSESWCup Week: Hibernian’s Road to the Final
We're into day three of Leading the Line's Scottish Women's Cup Final Week and it's time to find out how the cup holders and eight time winners Hibernian booked their place as they look to make yet another successful trophy defence. If you've missed the first two days then you can find links to Glasgow … Continue reading #SSESWCup Week: Hibernian’s Road to the Final
#SSESWCup Week: Glasgow City’s Road to the Final
It's day two of Leading the Line's Scottish Cup Final week coverage, if you missed day one's history of women's football at Tynecastle then you can read all about it right here, but now we're moving onto the first of the two paths trodden by both finalists on their route to the 2019 SSE Scottish … Continue reading #SSESWCup Week: Glasgow City’s Road to the Final
#SSESWCup Week: The History of Women’s Football at Tynecastle
Tynecastle Park will, for the first time this Sunday, play host to the Scottish Women's Cup Final as Glasgow City look to end Hibernian's four year long domination of cup competitions in Scotland. Here at Leading the Line in a bumper week of preview activity where we'll be bringing you roads to the final, pre-game … Continue reading #SSESWCup Week: The History of Women’s Football at Tynecastle
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
LTL Podcast Ep. 17 – Take Two
On the latest edition of the Scottish Women’s Football Show Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson discuss: Glasgow City get one step closer to the SWPL1 title Hearts keep themselves in front in SWPL2 after an eventful game in Dundee We discuss University Football A Danish UWCL draw for Glasgow City Scotland going back to having … Continue reading LTL Podcast Ep. 17 – Take Two