This article first appeared in the July issue of Football Weekends magazine however things have happened so I'm now unleashing it on anybody who wasn't able to pick up the magazine, it follows my travels to France for this summer's World Cup including two games in Paris and a Scotland defeat in Rennes. It's a long read so settle in … Continue reading Women’s Football Travels: Women’s World Cup – France 2019
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LTL Podcast Ep. 16 – UWCL Review – Glasgow City Russian to the Last 16.
On the Latest Leading the Line podcast Chris, Campbell and Stuart Mitchell record their fresh from the whistle thoughts as Glasgow City defeat FC Chertanovo 4-1 at Petershill Park to seal a 5-1 aggregate victory and a place in the UEFA Women's Champions League Last 16. We also hear post match from Glasgow City Head … Continue reading LTL Podcast Ep. 16 – UWCL Review – Glasgow City Russian to the Last 16.
Three Takeaways from this weekend’s Scottish Women’s Football action.
There was a full card of SWPL action this weekend, well at least there should have been. On this week's three takeaways we look at missed opportunities at Station Park, SWPL2 getting back to it's unpredictable best and the need to address the elephant in the SWPL room after a week of positive feedback in … Continue reading Three Takeaways from this weekend’s Scottish Women’s Football action.
LTL At the Games: SWPL 1 Hibernian 3-0 Celtic
Hibernian leapfrogged rivals Celtic in the race for second after what turned into a comfortable 3-0 win at Ainslie Park thanks to goals from Jamie-Lee Napier, Rachel Boyle and Shannon Leishman. Both sides came into the game on the back of contrasting cup fortunes but with only three points separating the sides in the league … Continue reading LTL At the Games: SWPL 1 Hibernian 3-0 Celtic
The LTL Podcast – Ep. 14 – We Have a Name!
On the latest edition of the Scottish Women’s Football Show I’m joined by Campbell Finlayson where we: Review the Scottish Cup Quarter Final action Discuss the pros and cons of shared social media platforms for women's football Give our thoughts on the semi-final draw Cover Heart of Midlothian going top of SWPL2 Preview this weekend's … Continue reading The LTL Podcast – Ep. 14 – We Have a Name!
Here’s some words…about the SWF Restructure for next season
On Monday 16th September at the Scottish Women's Football EGM changes in relation to the structure of the women's game in Scotland were ratified by member clubs. Here at Leading the Line we've looked over the announcement to bring you the three key headlines ahead changes that will come into play for the start of … Continue reading Here’s some words…about the SWF Restructure for next season
Scottish Cup Quarter Final – Hibernian 3-0 Hamilton Academical
Hibernian bounced back from their midweek UEFA Women’s Champions League defeat to Slavia Prague to book their place in the SSE Scottish Cup Semi Finals with a 3-0 win over SWPL2 title contenders Hamilton Academical at an autumnal Ainslie Park. The home side made two changes following their midweek tie as Grant Scott looked to … Continue reading Scottish Cup Quarter Final – Hibernian 3-0 Hamilton Academical
Three Takeaways from this Weekend’s Scottish Women’s Football action
It was a mix of Scottish Cup Quarter Finals and SWPL2 action this weekend in Scotland so here are Leading the Line's three takeaways from the action. The Siobhan Hunter Appreciation Society Whilst it wasn't a vintage performance from Hibernian, a point that Head Coach Grant Scott emphasised at full time, the Hibees still had … Continue reading Three Takeaways from this Weekend’s Scottish Women’s Football action
The Big Scottish Cup Quarter Final Preview: Celtic v Glasgow City
Today sees eight clubs look to continue their journey to the SSE Scottish Cup Final set to be held on Sunday 24th November at Tynecastle Stadium home of Heart of Midlothian. It's a quarter-final draw rippled with intrigue. SWPL1 Rangers travel to SWFL1 North leaders Aberdeen to face a Dons side that has already shocked … Continue reading The Big Scottish Cup Quarter Final Preview: Celtic v Glasgow City
LTL Podcast Ep. 13 – UWCL Post Match
On the latest edition of the Scottish Women’s Football Show I’m joined by Campbell Finlayson and Stuart Mitchell immediately after Hibernian's 4-1 first leg defeat to Slavia Prague at Easter Road where we: Review a scoreline that was harsh on the Hibees Give praise to Glasgow City for their 1-0 victory in Russia Hear post … Continue reading LTL Podcast Ep. 13 – UWCL Post Match