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 Marshall (@mershdoes) and Campbell Finlayson (@Campbell6_2) are delighted to be back to talk up the SWPL. In this week's pod it's fair play to Glasgow City as they lay down a league marker and announce the arrival of Cailin Michie. Chris speaks to Zoe Ness following Rangers 5-1 win against Hearts. Glasgow Women entertain …
By Chris Marshall (@mershdoes) In one of many iconic images from the career of Andres Iniesta the Spanish midfielder finds himself surrounded by six check-shirted Croatians during a Euro 2012 group match in Gdańsk. An image that stands out not for the impending doom set to befall him but for the apparent imminence of his …
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Picture: Inverness Caledonian Thistle WFC With the bulk of the attention falling on the return of the SWPL this weekend, just a level below the newly created SWF Championship also takes a bow this weekend. Current restrictions mean that those in the South have to wait for their season to begin but in the North …
Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson get together again this time to answer ten questions ahead of the return of the SWPL2 season this weekend from breakout stars and top goalscorer to MVP's and players of the year, from the top of the table to the bottom before ending on one big prediction for the year …
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Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson get together to answer ten questions ahead of the return of the SWPL1 season this weekend from breakout stars and top goalscorer to MVP's and players of the year, from the top of the table to the bottom before ending on one big prediction for the year ahead. The Leading …
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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 is joined by Celtic defender and Republic Ireland international Keeva Keenan. She talks about growing as a football in Dublin, here move to Scotland, playing for one of her childhood heroes, the season ahead and the overwhelming experience of making her first team debut for her national side last year. The Leading the Line …
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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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