With the withdrawal through injury of first time call-up, and current West Ham United top goalscorer, Martha Thomas, the squad selected by Shelley Kerr was by boosted by another two new faces in the shape of Manchester United's Kirsty Hanson and surprise addition Tottenham Hotspur defender Hannah Godfrey. Hibernian midfielder Rachel Boyle and Bristol City … Continue reading Scouting #SWNT New Faces: Kirsty Hanson
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#WEURO2021 Opposition Focus: Albania
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
5 Thoughts from Scotland’s #WU19EURO Campaign
Scotland bowed out of the Women's U19 European Championships on Monday night after a 4-0 defeat to Netherlands as the Dutch eased their way into the final four along with Spain, Germany and France. It was a third defeat from three games but to dwell on that would be to show a lack of understanding … Continue reading 5 Thoughts from Scotland’s #WU19EURO Campaign
#WU19EURO Opposition Focus: Netherlands
Welcome to the third and final Opposition Focus of this Women's U19 European Championships. I say final as, barring a highly unlikely series of results, Scotland will unfortunately bow out of the tournament at the group stage after a 4-0 defeat to a talented Norway side on Friday night. Instead of giving a blow by … Continue reading #WU19EURO Opposition Focus: Netherlands
#WU19EURO Opposition Focus: Norway
It was a case of close but not quite as Scotland were defeated 2-1 by France in their tournament opener in front of a crowd of 1,285 at St. Mirren Park. A freak Sandy Baltimore goal on the hour mark gave the French side the lead but when substitute Emma Craig trundled a shot past … Continue reading #WU19EURO Opposition Focus: Norway