Good afternoon and welcome to Station Park where we welcome Hamilton Academical in the Scottish Building Society Scottish Women’s Premier League One. The season comes to an end today, the girls and I have enjoyed it we’ve had our ups and downs but hey that’s football. We take on Hamilton today, a game that we are looking forward to and to finish the season on a high. I would just like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved behind the scenes and massive thank you to the coaches the girls and I really do appreciate it so once again, a big thank you. We hope you enjoy today’s game and thank you for your support throughout the season, see you next season . Nicola
Forfar Farmington Football Club Scottish Women’s Premier League Two Champions 2017 Chairperson Colin Brown
SWPL Head Coach Mark Nisbet
Vice Chairperson Fred McIntosh Hon Vice Chairperson Charlie Lewis
Performance Squad Coaching Staff John Diplexcito, Jonathan Duncan, Nathan Flight, Claire Garrett & Kev Candy
Secretary Jane McFarlane
Captain Nicola Davidson
Treasurer Jane Hickie
Vice Captain Fiona McNicoll
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Sports Therapists Karen Bruce, Emma Cuthill & Katrina Hands
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SWPL Media Officer/Programme Editor & Designer Lee Smith
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SWPL Photographer David Young
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SWPL Videographer Rebecca Mitchell
Good afternoon and welcome to Station Park for our final Scottish Building Society Scottish Women’s Premier League One fixture of the season against Hamilton Academical. Hamilton have had a difficult season but really have had an upturn in form in recent weeks and that is something we need to be prepared for. Most games between the two clubs are usually well contested and I see today being no different. Looking back on our campaign I’m satisfied with the end out of our league position. If we had been offered that at the beginning of the season along with our league cup semi final appearance everyone would have been happy with that. Frustratingly for me I feel as though we haven’t pushed on as much as I would have liked after our excellent first half of the season and returning from the summer break. That is something I will take responsibility for as ultimately it’s down to myself regarding the performance of the team and some games have not been to the standard I expect. I am hopeful that we will hit the levels we are capable of today and finish the season on a high. As always I thank you for all the support you have shown the club and the players over the course of the season. It is greatly appreciated by all. Mark
The first chance for Farmington came from a free kick as well; Nicola Davidson finding Megan McCarthy but her header was blocked and then cleared. McCarthy did well to get back in the 15th minute when it looked like Gallon was clear as she put in a last ditch block to deny the attacker. In the 26th minute Amy Muir hit the bar with a wind assisted free kick from long range and the visitors thought they had gone one better as Carla Boyce headed home but was adjudged to have been offside. Danni McGinley sent an ambitious effort onto the roof of the net on the half hour mark but it was Rangers who took the lead four minutes later; Jade Gallon slotting home past McNicoll. Just over a minute into the second half Rangers doubled their advantage when Gemmell’s corner was diverted into her own net by Cheryl Kilcoyne. Nicola Davidson forced a save from Khym Ramsay shortly after before Rangers were awarded a disputed penalty as Alana Bruce and Gallon challenged for a 50-50. Gallon stepped up and sent McNicoll the wrong way for Rangers’ third in the 54th minute. Gemmell saw a free kick saved by McNicoll before McGinley was denied by Ramsay at the other end. With fifteen minutes remaining Davidson fired over with a free kick as Farmington looked to find a way back into the game. Rangers hit the bar in a scramble from a Gemmell corner with nine minutes remaining with Davidson firing wide for Farmington. Mark Nisbet’s side had the ball in the net in the 85th minute when Megan McCarthy met Davidson’s free kick but linesman Willie Ferguson put his flag up despite McCarthy appearing to come from behind the defender.
Goalkeeper | Edwin van der Sar The Flying Dutchman, always remember watching him growing up and wondering how he pulled off some of the top saves.
Centre Midfielder | Xavi Part of a fantastic midfield at Barcelona and pulls the strings.
Right Back | Cafu His pace and ability to run the line was Left Centre Midincredible, a real hardworking full back. fielder | Andres Iniesta Centre Back | Carlos Puyol Controls the game A no nonsense solid defender, would expertly and works win everything in the air. hard in the midfield engine room. Left Back | Roberto Carlos A master of free kicks and partial to a Left Winger | Cristiano Ronaldo long throw so for that reason he’s an His lightning speed and ability to strike a easy pick for me. dead ball are frightening, arguably the worlds current best player. Right Winger | David Beckham Phenomenal dead ball specialist and Right Striker | Zlatan Ibrahimovic his passing was world class. Only ever seems to score outstanding goals, won the league almost everyRight Centre Midfielder | Steven Ger- where he’s gone as well. rard A true leader, his work rate and drive is Left Striker | Ronaldo fantastic. His scoring record says it all, struggled with injuries but was still one of the best strikers in the world.
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Head Coach: Mark Nisbet Shirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue
Gemma COLLIER Leah WHITE Erin CATTANACH Donna PATERSON Danni McGINLEY Kayleigh NOBLE Robyn SMITH Nicola DAVIDSON Alana BRUCE Caroline HERON Fiona McNICOLL Lindsey DUNBAR Kirsty DEANS Cheryl KILCOYNE Cassie COWPER Megan McCARTHY Julia SCOTT Tammy HARKIN Sophie MILLIGAN Megan ROBB Beth McPHERSON Lotte DEUBEL Chantelle McKAY Kayleigh BROUGH Rebecca DEMPSTER
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Head Coach: Gary Doctoe Shirts: Red & White Hoops Shorts: White Socks: Red
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Carys HOPKINS Megan QUINN Danielle CONNOLLY Kirsty FRASER Kirstie McINTOSH Emma LYONS Amy ANDERSON Kodie HAY Lori GARDNER Amy BULLOCH Teigan McCANN Nina FITZSIMMONS Katie RICE Megan QUIGLEY Mhairi LYLE Dionne BROWN Rachel ROSS Jade LINDSAY Lauren GRANT
Editor’s note: I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has either contributed to or has taken the time to read the programme this season. The feedback given is always helpful and is appreciated a lot.