Hibernian vs Glasgow City by Stock

vs GLASGOW CITY

Friday 29th March 2019 / 19:45

CONTENTS

CLUB DIRECTORY

Manager - Grant Scott Assistant Coach - Stewart McGuire Goalkeeping Coach - Chris Flockhart Secretary - Karen McEwan General Manager - Florence Haines Physiotherapist - Claire Rankin Masseuse - Laura Burns Chaplin - Catriona Lamont Match Reports - Robbie Castle Club Photographer - Craig Doyle Video Support - Andrew Mobberley, Amy Yorkston

HONOURS

SWPL 03/04, 05/06, 06/07 Scottish Cup 03, 05, 07, 08, 10, 16, 17, 18 SWPL Cup 05, 07, 11, 16, 17, 18

CONTACT

Website - www. hiberniancommunityfoundation.org.uk Twitter - @hibsladies Instagram - hibsladies Phone - 0131 656 7062 Address Hibernian Community Foundation Easter Road Stadium 12 Albion Place Edinburgh EH7 5DG

PROGRAMME

Editor - Craig Doyle Sub Editor - Florence Haines Written Content - Grant Scott, Joelle Murray, Craig Doyle, Kirsten Reilly, Florence Haines, Kirsty Smith Images - Craig Doyle

THE BIG PICTURE

JAMIE-LEE NAPIER DRIBBLES THE BALL DOWN FIELD DURING THE SWPL CUP QUARTER-FINAL AGAINST STIRLING UNIVERSITY.

THE MANAGER

GRANT

SCOTT GOOD EVENING AND WELCOME TO AINSLIE PARK FOR WHAT PROMISES TO BE A MASSIVE BATTLE AT THE TOP OF THE SCOTTISH WOMEN'S FOOTBALL.

elcome once again to Ainslie Park for what should be another titanic contest between the best two sides in the country over the last few seasons. We were pleased with our performances and results against Glasgow City last season excluding the final pivotal league match where we believe we underperformed and credit to City they took full advantage. There's still a bit of hurt attached looking back at that game but we have regrouped and with our new squad we will push hard to get that elusive league win against our fierce rivals tonight.

we can show tonight under the lights against a formidable opponent, that we intend to challenge City once again this season in all competitions.

Before we arrive to play at home again after tonight's match, we will have the league cup semi-final to play against Edinburgh rivals Spartans which is an "I HOPE WE CAN intriguing tie which was SHOW TONIGHT drawn this week. Spartans are the only side we have UNDER THE points against LIGHTS, AGAINST dropped this season, in fact the only A FORMIDABLE team we have failed to OPPONENT, THAT score against so far. It does feel like a big derby match WE INTEND TO when we play each other CHALLENGE CITY and will be a bit special ONCE AGAIN THIS given what's at stake. But I've said from day one that SEASON IN ALL we are massively proud cup holders and we will do COMPETITIONS." everything in our power to reach another final.

We arrive tonight after a string of good results, keeping clean sheets and having a host of different goal scorers along the way. Most pleasing for me has been the continuous improvement in our overall play week to week, our work in training has improved, we're creating a good number of chances on a match day and are really looking forward to the match tonight. There's a belief growing in the squad and I hope

Firstly we must focus on tonight's match, work incredibly hard and hopefully let our football do the talking. Enjoy the match.

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THE CAPTAIN

JOELLE

MURRAY WELCOME TO AINSLIE PARK FOR WHAT SHOULD BE A SPECTACULAR EVENING UNDER THE LIGHTS GOING OUT LIVE ON BBC ALBA.

onight we welcome Glasgow City two fixtures. We hosted an unbeaten to Ainslie Park in the first televised Rangers team in the league, winning SWPL game of the season, a game 4-0 with Lia Tweedie scoring a hatwe are all looking forward to. We are trick. Last week we travelled to take on all aware of the quality within the Stirling University in the quarter-finals Glasgow City team but we of the SWPL Cup where feel we have equally the we emerged 6-0 winners same talent, hunger and following an impressive "IT IS FANTASTIC desire to put in a positive full squad performance. THAT TONIGHT'S performance and get a Personally it was great to positive result from this get on the score-sheet but GAME IS BEING game. The team have it was also pleasing to see TELEVISED ON prepared well on and off Jamie-Lee score her first the pitch for tonight under goal of the season and BBC ALBA. THEIR Grant, Stewart and Chris' newcomer Ashley Fish grab CONTINUED guidance and its now up-to her first goal for the club. SUPPORT FOR THE us to put that preparation The resounding win at into practice. WOMEN'S GAME Ochilview at the weekend It is fantastic that PROVIDES A LARGER has set us up for a semitonight's game is being final encounter where we AUDIENCE THE televised on BBC Alba. have been drawn to play OPPORTUNITY Their continued support against Spartans which will for the women's game TO OBSERVE THE take place at Broadwood provides a larger audience Stadium on Sunday 14th TALENT BEING the opportunity to observe April. PRODUCED IN THIS the talent being produced Whether you get in this country. The BBC COUNTRY." down to Ainslie Park or Alba crew have also been plan to tune in to watch with us at training this live on BBC Alba I hope you week, going that extra mile to add value enjoy the game this evening. to Friday's broadcast. Since our last home game and my last "Captains comments" we have played

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MATCH ACTION

HIBERNIAN 4 RANGERS 0 SWPL 1 Sun 17th Mar Ainslie Park

HIBERNIAN

1 Fife 3 Napier 4 Hunter 8 Michie (Williamson 71) 9 Tweedie (Morrison 71) 12 Davidson (Gallacher 63) 16 Notley (Cavanagh 58) 17 Murray 19 Cornet 23 Small 32 Reilly Subs Currie, Leishman, Morrison, Gallacher, Cavanagh, Williamson Goals Tweedie 31, 42, 57 Hunter 67

RANGERS

21 Baillie 2 Inglis (Brown 53) 3 Muir 5 L. Gallon 6 Dalgliesh 8 Napier 10 J. Gallon 17 Gemmell 18 Boyce (Pullar 66) 19 McCartney 20 Coakley Subs Ramsay, Watson, Sinclair, O'Hara, Brown, Pullar Goals

MATCH ACTION

KEY MOMENT

Tweedie's third strike just before the hour mark sealed the points for Hibernian and ended a solid period of resistance by Rangers where they had looked to regain a foothold in the match.

HAT-TRICKS

Lia Tweedie's hat-trick is the third scored by a Hibernian player against Rangers in the last two meetings. Abi Harrison and Rachel McLauchlin both hit three goals in Hibernian's last meeting with Rangers in 2018.

WHO SAID WHAT?

“We were delighted as a team to get the result we did against rangers. Winning 4-0 against a good side like that is always a positive but especially playing in the manner we did, we played good attacking football and I feel we really came together to play well as a team.” LIA TWEEDIE

PRESS REACTION

“Hibernian remain top of the SWPL after a thumping 4-0 win over Rangers at Ainslie Park. Rangers had started the season unbeaten, but Lia Tweedie grabbed a hat-trick in a one-sided win for the Edinburgh side." BBC SPORT SCOTLAND

SWPL 1 RESULTS

Celtic 0-0 Motherwell Forfar Farmington 0-7 Glasgow City Stirling University 0-3 Spartans

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THE BIG INTERVIEW - KIRSTEN REILLY

KIRSTEN

REILLY THE MIDFIELDER DISCUSSES LIFE ON A FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP IN AMERICA AND THE FEELING OF SCORING AT EASTER ROAD. You are from the East coast, growing up not far from here. Where did you grow up and where did you go to school? KR: I was born in the Eastern General hospital and I have lived in Musselburgh my whole life. I went to Campie Primary School then went to Musselburgh Grammar School. When were you first introduced to football and what was the first club you joined? KR: First introduced to a team when I was maybe 9ish but I have a big brother so was kicking the ball around with him from a young age. Musselburgh Windsor was the first club that I joined when they first started up the girls section. I got a leaflet at school and just went along to their first training session and have not stopped playing since. You joined Hibernian as a senior player but

growing up you have played for a number of Edinburgh based clubs at youth levels. Can you give us an insight into your journey through the youth ranks?

"I FEEL THAT IT HELPED DEVELOP MY GAME A LOT AS I WAS PLAYING WITH A LOT OF TALENTED PLAYERS WHO WOULD ALWAYS HELP ME IN AREAS OF MY GAME WHERE I NEEDED TO STRENGTHEN."

KR: I played at Musselburgh Windsor for five or six years then moved to Hearts when they first set up their female section.

I was playing at under 15s with Hearts for two seasons before I was promoted to the women’s first team when I was 15. I played in the Hearts first team for two seasons before moving over to America. How did you find making the jump into playing first team football at such a young age given that many of the players around you would be much older and more experienced? KR: I really enjoyed it because I have always been up for a challenge. The game was a lot more physical than I was used to but it didn’t take me long to adapt. I feel that it helped develop my game a lot as I was playing with a lot of talented players who would always help me in areas of my game where I needed to strengthen. The majority of the girls were a lot older but they were really welcoming

THE BIG INTERVIEW - KIRSTEN REILLY

and some of them are still some of my closest friends to this day. Growing up have you always been a midfielder? KR: I was a right back for a long time when I was growing up. I think it was when I was at under 15s level I was tried out as a centre mid and have loved it ever since. When I was playing out in America I sometimes played out wide or upfront if we were chasing the game and in need of a goal. I quite like being a versatile player as it can be beneficial for the team if ever needed. You mentioned that you football career took you away from Scotland when you decided to take up a scholarship in the United States. What did you find attractive about playing in America that drew you into playing and studying out there? KR: I had always dreamt of going out there and playing from a young age and when I found out that it was going to be possible I was very keen to pursue this. I liked the fact that I was going to be able to play full time football alongside earning a degree.

Can you give us an insight into the process involved in making the step from the UK to finding a football scholarship and studying over in America? Is it all forms and waiting or is it something that once you set the wheels in motion happens quickly?

"I HAD ALWAYS DREAMT OF GOING OUT THERE AND PLAYING FROM A YOUNG AGE AND WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE POSSIBLE I WAS VERY KEEN TO PURSUE THIS."

KR: I signed up to an agency called First Point USA and they lead me through the whole process. Once I had signed up with them I then was invited to trial client games in London where coaches from America would come along and watch, and as well as that I would be

videoed and a highlight reel was made for me. This was added to a database where coaches could also look. Each player had their own individual profile. From there, teams would approach First Point making offers and then negotiations would take place to ensure each player was being offered the best scholarship offer. Finally I just had to pick from different teams after speaking to their coaches and some of their players. Once I had the team set there was a lot of paperwork to fill out but First Point took me through this step by step so it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too strenuous. You opted for the University of West Alabama. What made their offer the right one for you? KR: The coach there was from Scotland so I met up with him the Christmas before I went out and liked everything that I heard. He told me that a lot of the girls were from the UK so he set me up to Skype call them and ask any further questions that I might have had for girls already living in the environment. It just seemed like a really nice group of people. The University was in a really small town and I was

THE BIG INTERVIEW - KIRSTEN REILLY

told that everyone knows everyone so it was like a little family. That was very true and everyone was always looking out for each other which was great. Comparing to the UK. Football at University out there is a massive thing. Can you give a bit of insight into what life is like on a US scholarship in comparison to studying here in the UK? KR: Life was constantly busy out there, barely any time to even breathe but that was all part of the experience. The season would run from September to November and we would play two or three competitive games each week. These games would be in: Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Florida. Lots of travelling to these games sometimes 12 hour bus journeys each way. This would result in missing University classes. The teachers were always very understanding as long as you communicated with them as being a Student Athlete is a huge thing for any student in America. Buses and hotels were a big part of our life during the three months of season but it

was a great time to bond with the team. A typical day would be training in the morning with a session in the weights room after, off to class from 9-3 and then training again 330, then meeting at night or some sort of activity

"WE WOULD PLAY TWO OR THREE COMPETITIVE GAMES EACH WEEK. THESE GAMES WOULD BE IN: ALABAMA, GEORGIA, TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI AND FLORIDA. LOTS OF TRAVELLING TO THESE GAMES SOMETIMES 12 HOUR BUS JOURNEYS EACH WAY." whether it be community service (volunteering) or study hall time. Training was always high intensity which could become pretty tough in the 32 degrees plus temperatures. It was nice as we were always

equipped with everything needed from health to training equipment. The facilities were unreal. We had one head physio per team with about six other physios alongside every training session. I’d say the game was more athletic over in the US but not as technical as it is here in the UK. I had to adapt to this kind of game but was made easier having almost half the team from the UK as we could bring aspects of our game into the team. How did you find settling in to the new environment? Obviously the language isn't a barrier but moving away still presents plenty of personal challenges to overcome. Did you find that having a British coach and British players around you was helpful? KR: It was pretty tough at first being so far from home. I hadn’t really been away from my family for longer than a week and I was a home girl so my mum wasn’t convinced that I was actually going to get on the plane. There was always a lot of tears at the airport when leaving but my family came out and visited me second, third and fourth year which made things so much easier. Facetime

THE BIG INTERVIEW - KIRSTEN REILLY

"I THINK I HAVE STARTED THE SEASON PRETTY WELL. I REALLY ENJOY SCORING GOALS BUT THATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOT WHAT MY GAME IS SOLELY BASED ON. I JUST ENJOY HELPING THE TEAM WIN AND CONTRIBUTING TO GOOD PERFORMANCES."

THE BIG INTERVIEW - KIRSTEN REILLY

became my best friend too and I would spend at least an hour a day on the phone to people back home. I definitely found that it was easier having other British people around me because they were going through the exact same home sick issues as myself. My roommate freshman year was from Northern Ireland and without her I don't think I would have lasted to be honest. We both kept each other going when we were having bad days. I wouldn’t say that it ever got any easier saying goodbye to my family and friends when I came back to Scotland but it was definitely worth it for the whole experience. In Summer 2016 I stayed out in America to play in the WPSL league for a team in Maine. I lived with a host family and they were so welcoming and still keep in contact. My family came out to visit me there too as I was going to be away from January ‘16 to December’16. I would say that I made some of the best memories when in Maine with my mum, granny and aunty. The culture in Alabama is so different to Scotland so it definitely took me time to adapt to many things. You didn't play for

Scotland at youth level. Do you feel that in some ways you missed out on the opportunity to play for Scotland by opting to go the scholarship route in America?

and not hindered it in any way

KR: I don’t think it had any influence at all. I was still living in Scotland until I was 17. I was involved in the regional squads for

KR: We didn’t start the season as hoped with dropping points in the first league game to Spartans. We have been working hard in training to improve some aspects of our game and I believe that it is starting to show. I think we have really picked up the performances in the last few games though and look like we are gelling as a team. It is nice to see a number of different players getting on the score-sheet and hopefully this continues into the rest of the games.

"I WAS TOLD BY A NUMBER OF COACHES THAT I WAS BEING OVERLOOKED SO JUST DECIDED TO KICK ON AND MAKE MY OWN JOURNEY AND FULFIL OTHER DREAMS." a number of years and invited to a couple of national camps but wasn’t selected. I was told by a number of coaches that I was being overlooked so just decided to kick on and make my own journey and fulfil other dreams. I personally think that my experience in America has helped my game develop

Looking at the start of the season with Hibernian, how do you feel things have gone for the team so far?

For you personally it has been an impressive start to the season with four goals scored including a stunning free kick against Celtic and a Hibernian goal of the month strike against Hearts. How did it feel to get the recognition for that effort? KR: Yeah I think I have started the season pretty well. I really enjoy scoring goals but that’s not what my game is solely based on. I just enjoy helping the

THE BIG INTERVIEW - KIRSTEN REILLY

team win and contributing to good performances. I was really excited to win the award for the club though. I am a big Hibs fan and have been a season ticket holder since I was a kid which made it even more special. My family were really proud of me for getting this recognition and it was a special day for me when I received the award. You mentioned you are a big Hibernian fan. Is that a family thing? How did it feel to play, and score at Easter Road last year against Hamilton? KR: Yeah I have always been a Hibernian fan for as long as i can remember. It was my dad who brought it into the family. He used to travel up and down to Hibs games on the bus from Hawick when he was only 13. I’m currently a season ticket holder in the East stand and sit with my mum, dad and brother. This has made it much more special for myself and my family being involved in many momentous occasions wearing the green and white. I was so excited to play at Easter Road never mind score so that just made the whole experience a whole lot better. My family were

there watching and still to this day say how proud they were to have been there to witness it all. Do you have any footballing role models or inspirations from the professional game or

"I WAS SO EXCITED TO PLAY AT EASTER ROAD NEVER MIND SCORE SO THAT JUST MADE THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE A WHOLE LOT BETTER. MY FAMILY WERE THERE WATCHING AND STILL TO THIS DAY SAY HOW PROUD THEY WERE TO HAVE BEEN THERE." that you have played with? KR: I wouldn’t say that I have any role models as such but I really appreciate watching a good game of football. I highly rate John

McGinn as a player and would love to have as big an influence to my own team as he does to any team that he steps on the park and plays for- he is a great leader. Boots. Everyone has a style and brand they go for. What's in this year? KR: Adidas, Adidas, Adidas. I don’t think I could wear any other boots anymore. Since being in America and my university being sponsored by Adidas I have never gone for any other boots since. I love them. I really like the Nemesis style ones this season and I have a baby blue pair that I wear on game days. I have to say that they are definitely the comfiest boots I have worn in a long time. Do you have any plans to stay involved in football beyond your playing career? Coaching, management etc? KR: Yeah I will always have football as a big part of my life. I want to play for as long as possible first and foremost. I am not sure what I will do beyond my playing career as of yet, but I know that football will still be a huge part in my life. Away from the pitch,

THE BIG INTERVIEW - KIRSTEN REILLY

what do you do for work? KR: I have recently started a new job working in a primary school as an additional support needs auxiliary. I really enjoy the job. It is great to see the kids that I am working with develop daily and see them exceeding their expectations. I feel like I can connect with a lot of them through chatting about football and then interpret it into their learning to make it a more enjoyable experience. Outside of football what else do you enjoy doing in terms of hobbies and interests? KR: Outside of football I spend a lot of time in the gym and hanging out with my friends. I love to go shopping- I think I have an addiction, and I like going out for food and long walks. I spend a lot of time with my family which I love, especially since I spent long periods being away from them when I was living in America. Who are the best players you have played alongside and against? KR: I have played alongside many talented players. A few stand outs were two Alaskan

twins that I played with when I was in America. Their game was different to mine but I feel like we worked really well together during the couple of months we had. I would also say that playing with Abi Harrison really taught me a lot too. She has a great brain for

"IT IS GREAT TO SEE THE KIDS THAT I AM WORKING WITH DEVELOP DAILY AND SEE THEM EXCEEDING THEIR EXPECTATIONS. I FEEL LIKE I CAN CONNECT WITH A LOT OF THEM THROUGH CHATTING ABOUT FOOTBALL" football. Can you tell us something that we don't know about you? KR: My favourite animal is a pig- I will have a garden full when I move out eventually. Through my love, I have now not

eaten any meat from a pig for the past 9 years. A lot of people laugh, but I believe that my little pigs should not be killed haha. Another fun fact is that I got my black belt in karate when I was 10 years old. Who is the most famous person you have ever met? KR: Can’t think of any famous people, I’m boring when it comes to that! Music. Who do you enjoy listening to and what's the best gig you've ever been to? KR: I am not very fussy when it comes to music. I enjoy listening to chart music a lot. I’d say the best person I have seen live was probably Rihanna at TITP a good few years back. Before every game I listen to The Climb-Miley Cyrus on full volume with my mum in the car. What is your all time favourite movie? KR: My favourite film is Princess Diaries hands down. I could act the whole film. A more recent film I have fallen in love with is The Greatest Showman, I love singing along to that with my angelic voice pre match.

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CLUB NEWS

HIBS

NEWS NATIONAL TEAM SELECTIONS Both club captain Joelle Murray and goalkeeper Jenna Fife have been selected as part of Shelley Kerr's squad to face Chile (April 5th) and Brazil (April 8th) in Pinatar. The occasion could be a special one for Joelle Murray as she is just two appearances short of reaching her 50th international cap. Back home Scotland U19 coach Pauline Hamill has announced her squad to play two friendly fixtures against an England squad on April 4th and 7th at Oriam. Hibernian trio, Jamie-Lee Napier, Lauren Davidson and Kirsty Morrison have been selected as part of the squad to represent Scotland. Oriam was also the venue for the recent UEFA Euro U17 Elite Round fixtures which saw Scotland take

ROBSON ON LOAN TO PARTICK THISTLE

Goalkeeper Sara Robson who arrived at the club in January from Hawick has taken up a loan option at SWPL2 side Partick Thistle. Robson will look to take advantage of valuable playing time at the SWPL 2 newcomers before returning to Hibernian.

on Germany, Norway and Republic of Ireland in a bid to qualify for the finals. Hibernian Academy players Alicia Yates and Eve McFadden were selected as part of Pauline MacDonald's squad. Yates started in goal for all three fixtures while McFadden earned two starts and a late substitute appearance. An impressive Germany team progressed to the finals.

REILLY WINS CLUB GOAL OF THE MONTH Kirsten Reilly's stunning derby day strike against Heart of Midlothian in the SWPL Cup was voted by Hibernian fans as the February goal of the month. The competition, sponsored by Veen Barbers, is open to goals scored by Hibernian teams at all levels and is voted upon by supporters. Kirsten's effort secured a staggering 55% of the vote. Kirsten picked up her award from Calum and John Hall ahead of the Hibernian SPFL fixture against Motherwell at Easter Road.

SWPL CUP SF DRAW

Hibernian have been drawn against Edinburgh rivals, Spartans, in the semi-final of the SWPL Cup. The match is scheduled to take place at 12:00 on Sunday April 14th at Broadwood Stadium. Glasgow City will play Rangers in the other semifinal at 15:30. Ticket details are yet to be announced.

GLASGOW CITY

he SWPL champions have cemented their position at the top of the domestic game over the last decade. With twelve consecutive top league titles and a collection of cups there are plenty of players at the club who are experienced in winning. The club has exported an incredible number of top quality players over the years including Jane Ross, Christie Murray, Emma Mitchell and most recently Chelsea striker Erin Cuthbert. The conveyor belt of talent looks set to continue with the likes of Carly Girasoli breaking into the first team last season at just 15 year of age and playing in the Champions League against FC Barcelona. As expected City have started the league

in impressive fashion scoring 19 goals in just three league matches, but also netting another 13 in their two SWPL Cup fixtures on the way to the semi finals. Why change a winning formula? That appears to be the thinking of Scott Booth as Glasgow City have retained much of their squad from last season. Striker Abby Grant departed for Anderlecht in January but Clare Shine has returned to boost attacking options. With a squad packed full of international and domestic experience, as well as some of the most exciting young talents in the country, few would bet against another hugely successful season for Scotland's most decorated club side.

THE OPPOSITION - GLASGOW CITY

11 NICHOLA DOCHERTY

Defender has recently earned a return to the Scotland squad.

6 JOANNE LOVE

The experienced midfielder became the 4th woman to earn 100 caps for Scotland. She has already found the net twice this season against Spartans and last time out at Forfar.

29 LEE ALEXANDER First choice in goal for City and the Scotland National team.

9 KIRSTY HOWAT

Striker has scored 5 times in 3 league matches this season.

16 SCOTT BOOTH

The ex Aberdeen star and Scotland international joined Glasgow City following a challenging debut year in management at Stenhousemuir. He has delivered four successive league titles and a Scottish Cup since taking over the reigns from Eddie Wolecki Black.

LEANNE ROSS

At 37 the captain is one of Scotland's most decorated players earning over 100 national team caps and has been at the heart of the City midfield for 12 seasons.

8 LEANNE CRICHTON

Scored the title deciding goal last time the teams met.

4 HAYLEY LAUDER

Scotland attacker who played full time in Europe.

LAST MEETING GLASGOW CITY 2 HIBERNIAN 1

The two sides met in the penultimate game of the 2918 season at Petershill Park in a title decider. Having got the upper hand in the Scottish Cup only a week earlier with a 2-1 victory it was a reversal of that scoreline which saw the hosts secure yet another league title. The opening goal from Kirsty Howat was cancelled out by a second half equaliser from Siobhan Hunter but City regained the lead a minute later through Leanne Crichton which was enough to see them over the line in one of the closest title races in years.

MATCH ACTION

STIRLING UNI 0 HIBERNIAN 6 SWPL Cup Quarter-Final Sun 24th Mar Ochilview Park

STIRLING UNIVERSITY 1 2 3 7 8 9 11 13 18 21 22

Logan Connor (Kim 86) Bonner (Lyons 85) Mason Doran-Barr Callaghan Welch Simpson Falconer Rule (Guthrie 72) Kerr (Fulton 72)

Subs Fulton, Lyons, Guthrie, Kim Goals

HIBERNIAN

13 Currie 2 Williamson (Leishman 60) 3 Napier (Morrison 67) 4 Hunter 8 Michie 9 Tweedie 15 Gallacher (Fish 67) 17 Murray 19 Cornet (Cavanagh 60) 23 Small 32 Reilly Subs Fife, Fish, Notley, Cavanagh, Morrison, Leishman, Davidson Goals Murray 8 OG 12, 61 Napier 21 Hunter 30 Fish 76

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KEY MOMENT

Hunter's second goal in as many weeks underlined a dominant Hibs first half performance and allowed the manager to make a number of early changes to give players valuable match time.

GALLACHER DENIED

The midfielder put in an impressive display at Ochilview but was unable to cap her performance with a well deserved goal as her strike was turned into the net by a defender.

WHO SAID WHAT?

“I think we are quite happy to have such a dominant performance especially going into a game we wanted to kind of express ourselves a bit more and make sure we had our foot firmly planted in the next round of the cup early on.” CAILIN MICHIE

PRESS REACTION

“The Hibees, who have won the competition for the past three consecutive seasons, eased into the last four on Sunday after thrashing Stirling University 6-0 at Ochilview." EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

THE GAFFER

“First and foremost into the semifinal draw. I'm very pleased, on top of that I thought we played some good spells of football today in difficult conditions really.”

SWPL CUP RESULTS

Glasgow City 4-0 Celtic Rangers 4-1 Forfar Farmington Motherwell 0-5 Spartans

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - KIRSTY SMITH

KIRSTY

SMITH THE MANCHESTER UNITED FULL-BACK OPENS UP ON COMING THROUGH THE HIBERNIAN ACADEMY AND HER MOVE TO THE RED DEVILS. Firstly, where did you start your career? KS: My career started at Musselburgh Windsor. They were the closest local girls team to my home. At this point it wasn't a girls team playing competitively we just trained and played games at the weekend amongst ourselves. I actually started playing at a very young age by participating in a lot of summer camps around my area which consisted of mainly boys.

and that’s where I felt like playing for Hibernian could be a platform for me to develop as a player. The youth and academy system in place at Hibs allowed me to progress and do exactly that. You stepped up from

You spent a total of 13 years at Hibernian, playing through the academy system. What was your motivation for coming to Hibs?

"I ACTUALLY STARTED PLAYING AT A VERY YOUNG AGE BY PARTICIPATING IN A LOT OF SUMMER CAMPS AROUND MY AREA WHICH CONSISTED OF MAINLY BOYS."

KS: The reason I came to Hibernian was because I wanted to start making my football competitive and at the stage the team I was playing at weren’t in a league like Hibs were. I had also seen the success of the team and players that were there

the development squad into the senior squad in 2012 at age 18. How did it feel making that transition and can you highlight some of the challenges you encountered moving up a level?

KS: It was a very daunting experience at first as you are stepping up and training alongside some really great and experienced players, who you have watched and been inspired by growing up. Luckily the transition was made a lot easier as the team were very welcoming and the club did well at making sure it was the right time and I was ready for the transition. During your time at Hibernian the club saw plenty of success on the pitch. What did you win and how did it feel? KS: Yes it was a very successful time where we won the League Cup 3 years in a row and the Scottish Cup n 2 consecutive years. It was an incredible achievement for me especially the year we won silverware as all my family were there to witness it. I had always wanted to win silverware with the team and the

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - KIRSTY SMITH

hard work of the squad finally got us what we deserved. Looking back at your time with Hibernian what is your favourite memory of being part of the club? KS: My favourite memory would be the Scottish Cup win when it went down to the wire and we won on penalties. It was a special moment and even better to have all my family there to witness it. In the summer of 2018 you were offered the chance to join Manchester United in the WSL2. Can you put into words your feelings when you first heard that Manchester United were interested in you? KS: I don’t think there really are words for it. Having such a big club offer you an opportunity is something you only dream of. I am incredibly grateful that they did show trust in me and offered me the opportunity. And when Manchester United are knocking on your door, the answer has to be "yes" right? Did you feel that the time was right to move on from Hibs? Was it

the right time for a new challenge? KS: Exactly the only answer to an opportunity so big will always be YES. I knew it was the time for me to move and play in a professional team as I felt like it was the next step for me to improve as

"I KNEW IT WAS THE TIME FOR ME TO MOVE AND PLAY IN A PROFESSIONAL TEAM AS I FELT LIKE IT WAS THE NEXT STEP FOR ME TO IMPROVE AS A PLAYER. IT'S SOMETHING I HAD ALWAYS WANTED TO DO IN MY LIFE."

a player. It’s something I had always wanted to do in my life and having completed my degree at this point it was the best time for me to do it. There must have been

so many huge moments involved in being a Manchester United player but walking out for your first home game to be greeted by almost 5,000 spectators must have been an incredible experience, even for someone who has played in Scottish Cup Finals and big international fixtures? KS: Yes of course it was an incredible experience, We couldn’t have imagined playing in front of a record breaking crowd for our first game. It shows the incredible support that the team has already having only just started as a new team. The noise from the crowd in that game was incredible a real special moment to have experienced. How quickly did you adapt to your new surroundings in Manchester? As someone who has been at Hibernian for such a long time did you face any difficulties in stepping into a different environment? KS: I think the process of moving to Manchester United worked out well as the team was new and everyone was in the same position of not knowing

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - KIRSTY SMITH

"MY FAVOURITE MEMORY WOULD BE THE SCOTTISH CUP WIN WHEN IT WENT DOWN TO THE WIRE AND WE WON ON PENALTIES. IT WAS A SPECIAL MOMENT AND EVEN BETTER TO HAVE ALL MY FAMILY THERE TO WITNESS IT."

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - KIRSTY SMITH

each other. It was made really easy as well, as every person in the team and staff were incredibly lovely people. Of course I faced the difficulty of moving away from my family who I had been very close to but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just like having another part of my family down here in the team being my family now. Do you feel the move to Manchester was made easier by the fact that they also signed Lizzie Arnott who you had struck up a good relationship with on the pitch at Hibs over the years? KS: Yes it was always going to make it that little bit easier having the familiar faces. Also having Lizzie who I have played with for a very long time we work well together on the pitch and we also know each other well enough to support each other off the pitch. As a full-time club, obviously the footballing side of things at Manchester United is a very different experience to what Hibernian can offer. Can you shed a little light on what playing for Manchester United offers you in

terms of allowing you develop and improve as a player? KS: The biggest thing is being professional as much as being at hibs is a very professional environment being able to just focus solely on football with no external distractions allows you

"I AM THANKFUL FOR ALL THE SKILLS I LEARNED THROUGHOUT MY YEARS AT HIBERNIAN AS IT HAS SET ME UP FOR LIFE BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD."

to improve. Having every player in this position it naturally creates such a competitive environment. Not only this it allows you to rest and recover which is a vital element for performing. I am also now working with I believe one of the best coaches under Casey a very well known figure as a player and coach. I have worked under good coaches but

her experience playing makes learning from her invaluable in scenarios on and off the pitch she helps and supports you. We also have a very good team behind the team that consistently make sure you have what you need and are feeling your best to perform to your ability. Flipping the question around, do you feel there is anything that you learned during your time at Hibs that you have taken with you to Manchester United that still applies today? KS: I learnt a lot at Hibernian that will be with me throughout my career. I learnt how to be disciplined and work hard to have no limitations on where you want to go or what you want to achieve. I am thankful for all the skills I learned throughout my years at Hibernian as it has set me up for life both on and off the field. The structure of the WSL, FA Cup and Continental Cup means you have already experienced playing teams at a variety of different levels down South. How do you feel the WSL and WSL2 compared to the SWPL? Do you feel that playing

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - KIRSTY SMITH

at Hibernian in the SWPL is a good platform ahead of stepping up to the WSL? KS: Yes at United we have already come up against the top team in the WSL, the level is different from the SWPL in many different ways. The league we are in demands you to be very physical. This has also been the case and more against teams in the cup games we have played. The intensity and mental demands are more, you have to be switched on and focused as the small margins within games become the difference and that’s what can be the biggest difference between winning and losing a game. I think the SWPL gives you a good base for you to be able to compete at WSL as you do have those competitive games but since I have made the move down I have already improved incredibly as a player and made imperative changes to suit the style. Back in Scotland you have become a regular face in the Scotland National setup. With the World Cup on the horizon what would it mean for you to earn a call up to the squad for

France? KS: To make the squad for the World Cup would be a dream come true. It’s the biggest competition internationally and would be an experience of a lifetime. You also featured heavily in the U19

"YOU NEED TO BE CHALLENGED, IF IT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU, YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING TO CHANGE AND MAKE SURE IT DOES."

setup while playing at Hibernian. With a number of Hibs senior squad players currently in the U19 squad what message do you have for those players looking to get to that next level with club and country? KS: I think when you're set to make that step up you have to keep working hard and continually

improve. The main thing is to be patient and allow time for the opportunity to come as everyone’s time comes differently. Based upon your own experiences what message do you have for girls looking to develop their football careers? KS: I think one of the main things is to be enjoying it and playing as much as you can to continually improve. You need to be challenged, if it doesn’t challenge you, you need to do something to change and make sure it does. You need to be honest with yourself and always do what is best for you and your development, make the best choices and if you really want it work hard and it will happen. Progress no matter how slow means your moving closer towards where you want to be. Finally where can we continue to follow your career? KS: You can follow my career on social media at the official Manchester United women’s account or on my personal accounts on twitter and Instagram.

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STATISTICS

SQUAD STATISTICS LEAGUE PLAYER

SWPL CUP

SCOT CUP

TOTAL

APS

GLS

APS

GLS

APS

GLS

APS

GLS

CAVANAGH, COLETTE

1 (3)

1 (1)

2 (4)

CORNET, CHELSEA CURRIE, JENI DAVIDSON, LAUREN EDDIE, LEAH FIFE, JENNA FISH, ASHLEY GALLACHER, AMY HUNTER, SIOBHAN LEISHMAN, SHANNON MCGREGOR, SHANNON MICHIE, CAILIN MORRISON, KIRSTY MURRAY, JOELLE NAPIER, JAMIE-LEE NOTLEY, ELLIS REILLY, KIRSTEN ROBSON, SARA SMALL, RACHAEL TWEEDIE, LIA WILLIAMSON, CLARE

4 0 2 1 (1) 4 0 (1) 2 (1) 3 (1) 1 (2) 0 3 1 (3) 4 4 3 (1) 4 0 3 3 1 (2)

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 3 0

2 1 0 (2) 0 1 0 (2) 2 2 0 (1) 0 2 1 (1) 2 2 1 2 0 1 (1) 1 (1) 1 (1)

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

6 1 2 (2) 1 (1) 5 1 (2) 4 (1) 5 (1) 1 (3) 0 5 2 (4) 6 6 4 (1) 6 0 4 (1) 4 (1) 2 (3)

0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 0 2 3 0

SWPL 1 LEAGUE TABLE HOME

AWAY

TEAM

PTS

1 2 3 4 5

HIBERNIAN GLASGOW CITY CELTIC RANGERS MOTHERWELL

4 3 4 3 4

2 2 1 1 1

0 0 1 0 0

0 0 0 0 1

6 12 4 2 1

1 2 0 1 4

1 1 1 1 0

1 0 0 0 1

0 0 1 1 1

4 7 6 4 2

0 0 3 5 3

9 17 7 -1 -4

10 9 7 6 4

SPARTANS

-7

7 8

FORFAR FARMINGTON STIRLING UNIVERSITY

4 4

1 0

0 0

1 2

3 1

9 7

0 0

2 2

1 1

6 6

-11 -11

3 0

FIXTURES & RESULTS

DATE

OPPOSITION

RES

STARTING XI

FEBRUARY 2019 10th

SPARTANS

0-0

FIFE

WILLIAMSON

NAPIER

HUNTER

MICHIE

TWEEDIE

17th

CELTIC

2-1

FIFE

24th

HEARTS

1-0

FIFE

NAPIER

EDDIE

MICHIE

CAVANAGH

GALLACHER

NAPIER

HUNTER

MICHIE

CAVANAGH

GALLACHER

FIFE

NAPIER

HUNTER

TWEEDIE

DAVIDSON !

LEISHMAN

MARCH 2019 10th

MOTHERWELL

0-4

17th

RANGERS

4-0

FIFE

NAPIER

HUNTER !

MICHIE

TWEEDIE !!!

DAVIDSON

24th

STIRLING UNIVERSITY

0-6

CURRIE

WILLIAMSON

NAPIER !

HUNTER !

MICHIE

TWEEDIE

29TH

GLASGOW CITY

19:45

APRIL 2019 14th

SPARTANS

12:00

17th

STIRLING UNIVERSITY

13:00

21st

FORFAR FARMINGTON

28th

SPARTANS

MAY 2019 5th

CELTIC

12th

SWPL CUP FINAL

16th

MOTHERWELL

19th

RANGERS

AUGUST 2019 4th

GLASGOW CITY

18th

STIRLING UNIVERSITY

21st

SSE SCOTTISH CUP R3

25th

FORFAR FARMINGTON

SEPTEMBER 2019 8th

SPARTANS

15th

SSE SCOTTISH CUP QF

22nd

CELTIC

29th

MOTHERWELL

OCTOBER 2019 13th

SSE SCOTTISH CUP SF

20th

RANGERS

27th

GLASGOW CITY

NOVEMBER 2019 3rd

STIRLING UNIVERSITY

17th

FORFAR FARMINGTON

FIXTURES & RESULTS

KEY: HOME FIXTURE, AWAY FIXTURE, ! GOAL, SUB PLAYED

SUBS

ROBSON, CAVANAGH, EDDIE, NOTLEY, MORRISON, LEISHMAN, DAVIDSON

GALLACHER

MURRAY

CORNET

SMALL

REILLY

NOTLEY

MURRAY

CORNET

MORRISON

REILLY !!

NOTLEY

MURRAY

CORNET

MORRISON

REILLY !

CURRIE, SMALL, WILLIAMSON, FISH, LEISHMAN, DAVIDSON, TWEEDIE

NOTLEY

MURRAY

CORNET

SMALL !!

REILLY !

CURRIE, CAVANAGH, FISH, MORRISON, GALLACHER, WILLIAMSON, MICHIE

NOTLEY

MURRAY

CORNET

SMALL

REILLY

CURRIE, CAVANAGH, LEISHMAN, GALLACHER, MORRISON, WILLIAMSON

GALLACHER

MURRAY !

CORNET

SMALL

REILLY

FIFE, FISH !, CAVANAGH, DAVIDSON, LEISHMAN, MORRISON, NOTLEY

CURRIE, HUNTER, LEISHMAN, SMALL, DAVIDSON, TWEEDIE, WILLIAMSON

THE LAST WORD

THE

LAST WORD GENERAL MANAGER FLORENCE HAINES GIVES AN INSIGHT INTO OFF THE FIELD PREPARATION FOR THE VISIT OF GLASGOW CITY.

If you’re at the game, welcome and thanks for reading our programme. If you’re not I hope you will be tuned into Alba to watch the match! A special mention as always to Craig Doyle for producing and to all the people involved in the contributions for this publication. It’s early in the season but still exciting to be hosting Glasgow City, and on a personal level it’s the first City/Hibs match I’ve been this closely involved in. There is a fair amount of work that goes on in the background for this game to run smoothly so thanks to Robert Wilson and SWF for their support. This week we had a visit from BBC Alba at training to film a feature with Joelle Murray (keep an eye out at half time!) and both Siobhan Hunter and Grant Scott have spoken to various press throughout the build up. It’s great to have the game on TV and I hope that women’s football supporters across Scotland tune in to watch. This coming month sees yet another international break for the SWPL calendar and we are delighted to have both Joelle Murray and Jenna Fife selected for the Scottish Women’s National Team. The squad will return

to Pinetar in Spain for friendly matches against Chile and Brazil on the 5th and 8th of April respectively. At youth level it was pleasing to see two Academy players involved in the recent U17s matches. Both Alicia Yates and Eve McFadden featured in games against Germany, Norway and the Republic of Ireland. At U19 level Kirsty Morrison, Jamie-Lee Napier and Lauren Davidson will join the National squad for a double header against England in early April. Everyone at the Club wishes all the players and Scotland the very best during the international break. This month also sees the Hibernian Foundation celebrate their 10 year anniversary. A fantastic landmark for the organisation who will be celebrating with an Anniversary Ball on Saturday at the Sheraton. A mention has to go to Assistant Coach Stewart McGuire who has been heavily involved in the planning and delivery of the event. For all the Hibernian Community Foundation news and information on their activities for all ages please see https://www. hiberniancommunityfoundation.org.uk/ Thanks again and enjoy the game!

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LINE UPS

HIBERNIAN GLASGOW CITY Manager: Grant Scott

JENNA FIFE 1 ¨ CLARE WILLIAMSON 2 ¨ JAMIE-LEE NAPIER 3 ¨ SIOBHAN HUNTER 4 ¨ LEAH EDDIE 6 ¨ CAILIN MICHIE 8 ¨ LIA TWEEDIE 9 ¨ SHANNON MCGREGOR 10 ¨ COLETTE CAVANAGH 11 ¨ LAUREN DAVIDSON 12 ¨ JENI CURRIE 13 ¨ SHANNON LEISHMAN 14 ¨ AMY GALLACHER 15 ¨ ELLIS NOTLEY 16 ¨ JOELLE MURRAY 17 ¨ ASHLEY FISH 18 ¨ CHELSEA CORNET 19 ¨ RACHAEL SMALL 23 ¨ KIRSTY MORRISON 29 ¨ KIRSTEN REILLY 32 ¨

Manager: Scott Booth

¨ 3 KARSEY MCGLINCHY ¨ 4 HAYLEY LAUDER ¨ 5 MURRON CUNNINGHAM ¨ 6 JOANNE LOVE ¨ 8 LEANNE CRICHTON ¨ 9 KIRSTY HOWAT ¨ 10 CLARE SHINE ¨ 11 NICOLA DOCHERTY ¨ 12 JENNA CLARK ¨ 15 LIDJA KULIS ¨ 16 LEANNE ROSS ¨ 18 SAMANTHA KERR ¨ 19 JOANNE PATON ¨ 20 CARLY GIRASOLI ¨ 21 JORDAN MCLINTOCK ¨ 23 MEGAN FOLEY ¨ 24 LARA IVANUSA ¨ 25 ERIN CLACHERS ¨ 29 LEE ALEXANDER

NEXT AWAY FIXTURE HIBERNIAN VS SPARTANS, SWPL CUP, SUNDAY 14th APRIL, 12:00 NEXT HOME FIXTURE HIBERNIAN VS STIRLING UNIVERSITY, SWPL 1, WEDNESDAY 17th APRIL, 19:00