Match Programme SWPL Hibernian v Stirling 24th April 2019 by Stock

vs STIRLING UNIVERSITY

Wednesday 24th April 2019 / 18:45

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

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PROGRAMME

Editor - Craig Doyle Sub Editor - Florence Haines Written Content - Grant Scott, Joelle Murray, Craig Doyle, Florence Haines, Dougie Penman, Cailin Michie, Hannah Reid, Stewart McGuire Images - Craig Doyle

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THE EDITOR

THE

EDITOR A HUGE WELCOME TO OUR SUPPORTERS AND OUR VISITORS FROM STIRLING UNIVERSITY TO PEFFERMILL THIS EVENING.

t has been a challenging few months since arriving at Hibernian. While the changes on the field have been more evident to the public, there have also been significant changes behind the scenes at the club. With Matthew and Reece departing their media roles to explore new opportunities there have been huge voids to fill in order to satisfy both the new SWF criteria and also maintain a professional feel to our media output. This very match programme is one of the new SWF criteria for the 2019 season. The guidelines for what the programme needs to include are fairly minimal but it was agreed that as a club we wanted to maximise the potential of the platform and try to go above and beyond with what we deliver. One of my favourite features which we hope to continue to bring you each match is the ex-Hibernian player interview. I have been genuinely surprised by how keen all of the former players that we have approached have been to get involved in this project. Not only have they given up their time to answer questions but they have been very open and honest with regards to their time spent at Hibs and the challenges that they have overcome to get to where they are today. Their stories are

inspiring and offer valuable lessons from which many of our younger players can learn. Today's guest is former goalkeeper Hannah Reid who is now playing at Durham in the FA Women's Championship. Closer to home we also have Cailin Michie as our feature interview and a guest column from Stewart McGuire who provides 'The Last Word' this evening in place of Florence Haines. This issue we have also added a new spread to the programme that offers insight into developments with our U23 squad who play in the SWFL1 South league. I felt strongly that we should start to give more exposure to the other teams within the club and offering them a platform inside the programme was a good way to share their stories with a bigger audience. I would like to express my thanks to U23 media guru Dougie Penman who has agreed to pen that article for us. If feedback is positive then we would love to bring regular updates from more teams within the club as the season progresses. I would like to thank all of the contributors without whom this publication would not be possible. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I do putting it together. Enjoy the match this evening.

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THE BIG PICTURE

A FISH-EYE PERSPECTIVE AS CHELSEA CORNET AND ELLIS NOTLEY LEAVE THE PITCH FOLLOWING THE 3-0 WIN OVER SPARTANS AT BROADWOOD STADIUM.

THE MANAGER

GRANT

SCOTT GOOD EVENING AND WELCOME TO PEFFERMILL. TONIGHT WE FACE STIRLING UNIVERSITY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE LEAGUE THIS SEASON.

ince last writing before we played Glasgow City and now, there has been the conclusion of the City match and our league cup semi-final against Spartans.

we’ll go again. Speaking of which, I was delighted with the teams performance a fortnight later in the cup semi. A totally dominant, controlled performance put any doubts anyone may have had over a hangover from that City match. Despite Spartans hitting our bar early on, we never felt in danger in the contest and were confident throughout of winning.

Dealing with the City game first, naturally we were very disappointed with the final result. However, in our first big test as a squad without some of last season’s key players, I believe we acquitted ourselves very, Having mixed the "STEWART AND I very well. We were the team around a little, it was WERE IMPRESSED dominant team in the pleasing to see players like match first half especially THAT WITH MAKING Lauren Davidson, Kirsty and felt half time arrived at SO MANY SECOND Morrison starting and the wrong time for us. City Colette Cavanagh putting HALF SUBS, THE came out of the traps fairly in potentially her best sharp second half and I felt TEAM MOMENTUM performance in a Hibs that if we had managed to jersey. Second half I was DIDN’T ALTER AT weather the storm that we able to give those would have went on to win ALL AND THAT IS A also players in the squad who such was the feeling in the GREAT CREDIT TO didn’t start the match the group. With City scoring in opportunity to come on THE PLAYERS." that key period (in fairness and perform and every one they could have scored of them showed me once more) it made the task again what they can do. more difficult but credit Clare Williamson is once to the players who picked again knocking on the door with her themselves up and took the last period appearance second half, Amy Gallacher, straight back at city and piled on the who has started a good number of pressure, unfortunately with no reward. matches this season, once again proved While we were extremely frustrated what an intelligent footballer she is with there were many positives to take from her performance and Lia Tweedie comes the game and I can tell you, the players on and like any good striker, sniffs out a confidence has not been dented and goal.

THE MANAGER

Stewart and I were impressed that with making so many second half subs, the team momentum didn’t alter at all and that is a great credit to the players. Looking at today’s match, having played Stirling in the cup recently we are well aware that we can’t relax in this game. While we ran out comfortable winners in the cup Stirling have now had a look at us close up and will set-up to stop us playing I’m sure. So the challenge for the players tonight will be to be as creative in their forward play again and keep their discipline when Stirling attack as they have some pace in their forward line. We had a midweek match at our second home at Peffermill last season (I think a 6-0 win against Forfar Farmington) so we’re looking forward to playing there again. But we’ll take nothing for granted, have the players ready and have a serious look at our team selection. With having 3-games in 8 days we’ll need to manage the players minutes & recovery this week. Enjoy the match this evening and the change of scenery at Peffermill. We hope you will come out to support us again in a few days time when we return to our regular home of Ainslie Park to play Spartans on Sunday.

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THE CAPTAIN

JOELLE

MURRAY WELCOME TO PEFFERMILL FOR OUR REARRANGED LEAGUE FIXTURE AGAINST STIRLING UNIVERSITY.

t’s been a few weeks since our last home convincingly at Ochilview a few weeks game, that Friday night under the lights ago in the cup however we won’t let where we were frustratingly beat 1-0 that result affect our level of focus and by Glasgow City. Upon reflection a draw respect for them. I love an evening game, would’ve been fitting considering both provides a completely different match day teams had spells on top and a handful of environment, it also means a change in chances throughout the game. However training schedule however if I’m honest I’d that’s the nature of the game, chances are rather be playing than training which I’m few and far between against Glasgow City sure is the opinion of the majority of the and we weren’t clinical enough in front team. of goal. There’s a quote that Shelley Kerr I’m just back from another SWNT trip always refers to, “The ball doesn’t go in the to Spain where we played net by chance”. The game Chile and Brazil, 2 teams is done, we have regrouped with different playing styles and refocused taking the levels of ability which lessons learned on board "THERE’S A QUOTE and will stand us in good stead but certainly not dwelling on THAT SHELLEY KERR going into the WC. The camp them. ALWAYS REFERS TO, was very beneficial, a 1-1 Last Sunday saw us defeat with Chile and a 1-0 'THE BALL DOESN’T draw Spartans 3-0 and claim a victory against Brazil who GO IN THE NET BY are currently ranked 10th place in the SWPL Cup final where we will once again face in the world showed us that CHANCE'." Glasgow City. The League Cup we are more than capable is a Cup we have won for the of going toe to toe with the last 3 successive seasons and best players and teams in we want to make sure we make it a fourth. the world. Next up is Jamaica at Hampden It’s our cup to defend and we’ll certainly on the 28th May, a game that will be very give our all on 10th May to achieve that. momentous and a squad that everyone We have been dominant in the cups over will be vying to get in. For me I need to stay the last three seasons and it was be an focussed and continue to work hard on and incredible achievement to continue that off the pitch to give me every opportunity run of form however we are under no of being in that squad and making my illusions about the test that lies ahead in dreams come true. May. Tonight is our second encounter with Stirling, we defeated them quite

Joelle Murray

MATCH ACTION

HIBERNIAN 0 GLASGOW CITY 1 SWPL 1 Fri 29th Mar Ainslie Park

HIBERNIAN

1 Fife 3 Napier 4 Hunter 8 Michie 9 Tweedie (Davidson 75) 11 Cavanagh 15 Gallacher (Morrison 74) 17 Murray 19 Cornet (Notley 66) 23 Small 32 Reilly Subs Currie, Leishman, Morrison, Fish, Notley, Williamson, Davidson Goals

GLASGOW CITY

29 Alexander 4 Lauder (McLintock 86) 5 Cunningham (Girasoli 51) 6 Love 8 Crichton 9 Howat (Paton 90) 10 Shine 11 Docherty 12 Clark 18 Ross 23 Foley Subs Reid, Ronald, Scott, Paton, Girasoli, McLintock, Clachers Goals

Crichton 72

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KEY MOMENT

Crichton proved the difference between the teams for the second match in succession with her looping header from a corner being the only goal of the game.

INTERNATIONALS

There were an impressive number of Scotland internationals on show with all seven of the players called up by Shelley Kerr starting the match. A further five players from Pauline Hamill's recent U19 squad also featured over the 90 minutes.

WHO SAID WHAT?

“Both teams had spells on top and a handful of chances throughout the game. However that’s the nature of the game, chances are few and far between against Glasgow City and we weren’t clinical enough in front of goal.” JOELLE MURRAY

PRESS REACTION

“Glasgow City moved to the top of SBS SWPL1 at Hibernian’s expense thanks to Leanne Crichton’s second half goal at Ainslie Park which maintained their 100 per cent record after four games." THE SCOTSMAN

SWPL 1 RESULTS

Rangers 1-4 Celtic Spartans 3-1 Motherwell Stirling University 1-1 Forfar Farmington

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THE BIG INTERVIEW - CAILIN MICHIE

CAILIN

MICHIE THE VERSATILE DEFENDER SHINES A LIGHT ON BALANCING FOOTBALL WITH STUDYING A DEGREE IN POLITICS. You have grown up in the Edinburgh area correct? Where exactly did you grow up and where did you go to school? CM: My parents grew up in Aberdeen but I was born and raised in the South of Edinburgh. I went to South Morningside Primary School and then Boroughmuir High School. When were you first introduced to football and when did you decide you wanted to play the game? CM: I have a sister who is two years older than me and everything she did I want to do as well. She started playing football in her first couple of years at primary school so I started kicking the ball around when I was about four years old. I did a variety of sports in primary school including tennis and swimming but towards the end of primary school I realised that football was my favourite sport and

something that I wanted to do as much as possible. Give us a little insight into your football background. What was the first club that you joined? CM: When I was at primary

"MY DAD AND SOME OTHER PARENTS SET UP THE GIRLS’ PATHWAY FOR THE SCHOOL. THEY MERGED WITH OTHER LOCAL SCHOOL TEAMS TO FORM BOROUGHMUIR THISTLE IN 2007." school there wasn’t a girls’ team to play with so my dad and some other parents set up the girls’ pathway for the school. They merged with other local school teams to form Boroughmuir

Thistle in 2007. I played with boys and girls up until primary four at school then joined Pentland Panthers U9s boys team – my first club – before playing with Boroughmuir Thistle between 2007 and 2015. You joined Hibernian at the age of 17 but you had been with Boroughmuir as a youth player for 8 years. What made Boroughmuir the right club for your development and why did you choose to make the switch to join Hibs? CM: Boroughmuir Thistle was a brilliant environment for me because it gave me the freedom to decide what I wanted out of football. The club has always been about getting as many girls involved in football as possible. At the beginning this meant that our teams varied in standard of players and we faced some tough losses at times. But I quickly became aware that the more effort I put in the more I

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got out of the game and I think covering for other players helped to shape my individual determination and eventually made me a player that could adapt to different positions and focus on my contribution to the team no matter the score or pressure. Boroughmuir Thistle’s pathway got me from casual football into regional squads, national teams and the National Performance Academy because they gave me the freedom to play and had an individual developmental focus. Unfortunately, we did not have a premier league team when I was ready to make the step up to another level so once I had competed with Boroughmuir Thistle’s first team for a season and a half, I realised that I needed to move on to challenge myself. I knew Chris Roberts growing up and liked the Hibs environment when I tried it out so decided that Hibs was the best next step for my development. Like many players arriving at Hibernian you were only 17 when you signed. How did it feel coming into the first team squad at such a young age with many of the players around you being older and more experienced?

CM: Although a lot of the players were older than me I was familiar with them from the regional squads or the City of Edinburgh Sports Academy and there were other players my age like Chelsea that I had grown up playing with so it wasn’t too daunting coming into the team. Also, many of the players were only a

"I GREW UP PLAYING CENTRE MIDFIELD FOR BOROUGHMUIR THISTLE AND WAS ONLY PUT INTO DEFENCE AT NATIONAL TEAM LEVEL WHERE I HAD PLAYED AS A FULL-BACK AND SOMETIMES CENTRE BACK." couple of years older than me with similar experiences at national team level so I initially felt quite comfortable coming into the team. They were very welcoming too. Right now you are playing at full-back but it is clear there is a lot of versatility to your game. Have

you always played as a defender? CM: I grew up playing centre midfield for Boroughmuir Thistle and was only put into defence at national team level where I had played as a full-back and sometimes centre back. I signed for Hibs as a centre midfielder but due to injury and the timing of when I was breaking back into the squad I ended up holding a position in defence instead. But this ability to play different positions has helped me get more game time at national team level and improved my range of technical skills as well. You have made a number of appearances for Scotland at youth level. How does it feel to pull on the Scotland shirt and represent the nation? CM: I always found it a proud and emotional moment being selected for squads and singing my national anthem. It was something I always dreamed about so it is a very special feeling and luckily after my first game for Scotland U15s we were allowed to keep our shirts. I’ve got that shirt and those from the U19 Euros proudly hung up in my room. Can you share with us one of your favourite

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memories of being part of the Scotland setup? CM: I loved the whole environment of being away with Scotland squads because it was the first taste of what it is like as a professional where all you do is rest, train, eat and sleep. One of the best trips was at U17 level when we went to Croatia and beat Sweden to progress to the Euro Elite Round. I think the good weather played a part in making me fondly remember that experience but the team was also especially close, it was my first Euros campaign trip, the food was good and we achieved what we set out to do. Similarly in La Manga and at the Euros Finals with the U19s we didn’t want the experience to end because we were a close group and were loving the elite environment around us. You are also part of the national academy setup out at Oriam. What is life like at the academy and how do they enhance your development as a player? CM: The national performance academy attempts to replicate the training quantity and lifestyle of a professional footballer but the emphasis is really on how much you can get out of the

facilities, opportunity and coaching it provides. Much of the responsibility for the development is on the individual which is both exciting because you can see yourself progress from your efforts but can also be tough to constantly demand high standards of yourself – getting up at 6am for training, preparing

"AFTER MY FIRST GAME FOR SCOTLAND U15S WE WERE ALLOWED TO KEEP OUR SHIRTS. I’VE GOT THAT SHIRT AND THOSE FROM THE U19 EUROS PROUDLY HUNG UP IN MY ROOM." meals in advance, balancing studying. I think the ability to recognise when you need help in certain areas and when you need to rest is crucial to getting the most out of everything the academy offers and that is quite difficult to learn when you first enter at 17 years old. Looking at the start of the season with Hibernian, how do you feel things

have gone for the team so far? CM: I think each game we have shown the potential we have to get great results this season and you can see that we are improving all the time. At first it was about finding the right runs, finishing and formation to help us use the talents within the team and I think we have started to click at the right time in the season. I am excited to see what the rest of the season holds and we’re determined to battle in every competition. The club is back in the final of the SWPL Cup looking to defend the trophy again. Opponents Glasgow City have already laid down a marker with a win over Hibernian at Ainslie Park this season. What are your thoughts on what should be a show piece event in the SWF calendar? CM: We are delighted to be back in the final to defend our League Cup title. Although we did not get the result we wanted against Glasgow City earlier this season I think we showed how much pressure we can put them under and how the result could have gone the other way if we had taken our chances and maintained our first half standard throughout

THE BIG INTERVIEW - CAILIN MICHIE

" I LOVED THE WHOLE ENVIRONMENT OF BEING AWAY WITH SCOTLAND SQUADS BECAUSE IT WAS THE FIRST TASTE OF WHAT IT IS LIKE AS A PROFESSIONAL WHERE ALL YOU DO IS REST, TRAIN, EAT AND SLEEP."

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the game. Based on this and our current form, I am excited to see what performance we can produce against them this time round in the cup, and being such a high stakes game it should be a brilliant, competitive fixture. Interestingly the match has been moved to a Friday night again. Are you a fan of the Friday night timeslot to suit TV or do you prefer playing on a Sunday afternoon? CM: What is difficult about Friday night games or any midweek matches is that our team is not full time and it is easy to forget that we have to undergo a day of work, college or university before it is time to play the match in the evening. Having the final on Friday night just means that we have to manage ourselves properly and prepare well, maybe putting more thought into how we plan our day than a Sunday when we have more free time. But I believe we have done this effectively in the past. Hopefully the Friday night will attract a greater audience in the crowd and at home too. Last season you won the Hibernian Player of the Season award. How did it feel to be presented with that honour and did you

have any idea that you were going to win it? CM: I was very humbled to win the award, particularly as a defender in a team that was well known for its attacking capacity. It topped off an exciting season and I’m just glad that I could contribute to the team. I didn’t have any idea I was going to win the award, so it was a really special moment when I was presented with it.

"I WAS VERY HUMBLED TO WIN THE AWARD, PARTICULARLY AS A DEFENDER IN A TEAM THAT WAS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS ATTACKING CAPACITY." Do you have any personal goals or objectives for this season? CM: This season I want to continue contributing to the team as much as possible both in attack and defence. At the start of the season I didn’t feel like I was getting forward enough to support the play

so have been focusing on this a lot in recent weeks by practicing crosses at the performance academy and reflecting on video footage from this season and last. Hopefully I can assert myself as a valuable resource to the team again in what promises to be a competitive league and cup campaign. Most people have a club that they support or follow. Who is your team and why? CM: Because my parents grew up in Aberdeen then Aberdeen is the Scottish team that I would support. My dad continued to follow the career of Sir Alex Ferguson so is also a Manchester United fan which means that I have supported them for a long time too. Do you have any footballing role models or inspirations from the professional game or that you have played with? CM: When I was younger I had got autographs from the players when I went to watch Scotland women play and among them were Frankie Brown, Shannon Lynn, Gemma Fay and Julie Fleeting who I have all trained or played with or against. I was in awe when we faced up against

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Melanie Behringer in our Champions League match against Bayern Munich so that was special for me. But aside from that I took inspiration from players around me and constantly had an ambition to follow in Lizzie Arnot’s footsteps. I would watch her ability to play with both feet, take players on and work hard and tried to replicate that in my own game growing up - from my first year in high school to playing with her at Hibs. She was probably my main role model even though I don’t think she knew it. Boots. Thus far Adidas have been a favourite among interview guests. What are you wearing this season? CM: At the beginning of last season I tried on a pair of Nike Tiempos and decided because they were so comfortable and were at a discounted price, I bought three pairs of them in different colours – red, black and blue. I have rotated between them throughout last season and this season they are doing an alright job staying intact for now! Do you have any plans to stay involved in football beyond your playing career? Coaching,

management etc?

choose that course?

CM: I have been working through some coaching badges and am excited to have been invited to the Women’s World Cup coaching conference in France this year. I’m sure I will learn a lot analysing the games and being among other coaches, and currently take an U15s team with Boroughmuir Thistle whilst doing 1 to 1 sessions with individual players

CM: I am studying politics at the University of Edinburgh and chose that course because I wanted to change the world. Being in third year now, I realise that task is quite a difficult one but it is exciting to be studying a subject challenges how you understand things and is applicable to every aspect of life.

"I TOOK INSPIRATION FROM PLAYERS AROUND ME AND CONSTANTLY HAD AN AMBITION TO FOLLOW IN LIZZIE ARNOT’S FOOTSTEPS." from different clubs. I’m glad to have these skills for the future but haven’t got anything set in my mind at the moment about what I want to achieve in the coaching pathway. I’m very much just learning for now. Away from the pitch, you are a student at the University of Edinburgh. What are you studying and what made you

What career path in politics would you like to take if you don&#39;t opt for one in football? CM: If I find an issue that I am particularly passionate about then I would probably attempt party politics but I enjoyed work experience in the civil service where the brunt of the technical policy-making and analysis gets done. How do you find balancing your life at the University of Edinburgh with your football? For most people university offers a huge social side but with so many commitments it must be challenging to fit everything in? CM: I certainly do not experience much of the social side of university. I spend limited time there – pretty much only to attend lectures and tutorials – but

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I knew early on will that this would be the type of university experience I have and the focus is purely on making the most of the time I have between university, Hibs and the National Performance Academy sessions. Often I go directly from performance academy training to university then to Hibs, study whenever I have the chance and making the most of evenings or quiet moments in the term to catch up with friends. Who are the best players you have played alongside and against? CM: Lizzie Arnot, Melanie Behringer and basically the whole Spanish U19 national team! Can you tell us something that we don't know about you? CM: Jamie-Lee’s homemade Malteser cake is my newest favourite treat.

can play an instrument or two? What instrument do you play and can you share a little about your musical background? CM: I have been playing the guitar – electric and acoustic – since primary school and took up the bass guitar in high school when I studied music. Since then I’ve played in a band for a few years at high school

"I HAVE BEEN PLAYING THE GUITAR – ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC – SINCE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND TOOK UP THE BASS GUITAR IN HIGH SCHOOL WHEN I STUDIED MUSIC."

CM: I had the pleasure of meeting Paralympic gold medallist David Smith and was inspired by his journey. Music. There is a rumour that you are a talented musician and that you

Away from your own music, what do you enjoy listening to and which

CM: I became a massive Bon Jovi fan in high school and saw them twice in concert, and have been fond of music from country roots like the Dixie Chicks. But nowadays I’m a major fan of twenty one pilots because their songs can be quite political and meaningful. I saw them in concert a month or so ago. What's the best gig you have ever been to? CM: I went to a music festival in Bilbao in Spain one summer because the Killers were playing in it. It was like a less muddy and friendlier version of Tea in the Park. My friend and I were huge Killers fans so made sure to hold a position in the front row which made the gig really special. What is your all time favourite movie?

and played in school bands and ensembles. Last year I also did some open mics at the Grassmarket with a singer and recorded a couple of songs for Youtube and on some home studio equipment.

Who is the most famous person you have ever met?

artists really grab your attention?

CM: Invictus.

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CLUB NEWS

HIBS

NEWS NATIONAL TEAM REPORT

CURRIE TREBLE

Club captain Joelle Murray and goalkeeper Jenna Fife joined the Scotland squad in Murcia, Spain ,to take on South American World Cup hopefuls Chile and Brazil in a pair of friendly matches.

Jeni Currie picked up a winners' medal in the SSS Cup as her Edinburgh University team overcame Stirling University in a closely fought final at Ainslie Park. The match finished 1-1, proceeding to penalties where Currie saved twice and saw a third Stirling effort hit the post to secure a 3-2 victory for Edinburgh.

In an impressive first half performance Scotland dominated against fellow World Cup newcomers Chile. Erin Cuthbert of Chelsea opened the scoring with a well taken volleyed effort on the 20 minute mark. Cuthbert and ex-Hibs attacker Lizzie Arnot both had efforts saved as Scotland looked to extend their lead. However Chile were gifted a route back into the game as Alexander in goal gave away a penalty which resulted in the South Americans levelling the score just after half time. Days later Scotland produced an eye-catching result with a

1-0 victory over Brazil. Former Hibernian players Kim Little and Lizzie Arnot combined to produce the perfect counter attacking goal just before the break. Little sent Arnot free into space on the right wing where the Manchester United player was able to run to the edge of the box and produce the ideal cross for Little to turn the ball home. In reply Brazil saw two shots denied by the post and an effort ruled out for offside as Scotland held on to record their first win over the 10th ranked side. The Scotland national team will play one final friendly against Jamaica at Hampden Park on Tuesday 28th May before heading out to France for the 2019 World Cup which sees them take on England, Japan and Argentina in the group stages.

LOAN WATCH

Goalkeeper Sara Robson made her debut for Partick Thistle in a 0-0 home draw with Kilmarnock in the SWPL last Wednesday. Elsewhere Ashley Fish turned out for St Johnstone on trial also playing against Kilmarnock in the SWPL last weekend. The forward struck the winner in a 3-2 away success.

A day later Edinburgh returned to action in the BUCS Premier North Play-offs winning 3-0 against Birmingham to secure a second successive opportunity to obtain promotion to the top tier of University football. The team travelled South to face Nottingham Trent in the final. With Currie in goal, two first half efforts were enough to overcome a late fightback as Edinburgh completed a 2-1 victory and earned promotion to the BUCS Premier North division where they will join rivals Stirling next year.

STIRLING UNIVERSITY

t has been a difficult start to the 2019 campaign for Wednesday evening's visitors. After fighting off the threat of relegation towards the end of last season, Stirling University come to Peffermill in search of their first league victory of 2019.

Vale towards the end of last season.

A point earned in a 1-1 draw at home to Forfar Farmington has been the highlight of a tough start in the league. However a 2-1 victory at home to Glasgow Girls in the opening round of the sWPL Cup has ensured a taste of victory this season.

On a more positive note the University of Stirling have appointed interim coach Craig Beveridge as the new full time coach of the women's football programme. This gives Beveridge complete control of the SWPL squad as well as the high performing BUCS Premier North team. As with all Universities Beveridge will likely lose players from his squad at the end of the current academic term but will enjoy an influx of new faces in August/September.

The Stirling squad has welcomed the addition of a number of new players in recent weeks including Kristina Kim, Rebekah Higgins and Isobel Coppel who all featured for Edinburgh University Hutchison

With a permanent coach in place and a new home at Ochilview there appears to be more stability in place at Stirling University and they will hope to use that to build their season upon.

THE OPPOSITION - STIRLING UNIVERSITY

18 DEMI-LEE FALCONER

Captained and scored for Scotland at SSS Home Nations.

1 CHLOE LOGAN

The long serving and highly rated goalkeeper has always been a pillar of consistency at the back for Stirling, making incredible stops. Also featured heavily at youth level for Scotland.

17 KRISTINA KIM

Centre back recently arrived from Edinburgh University.

3 CIARA BONNER

Defender returns after success at SSS Home Nations.

13 CRAIG BEVERIDGE

Recently installed as full time coach of both the SWPL team and the BUCS setup at the University of Stirling following a period of being interim manager. Now backed fully by the University Beveridge has already started to reshape the Stirling squad with a view of a long term strategy for stability.

ELLIE SIMPSON

The hard working defender put in an impressive personal display earlier this season against Hibs in the SWPL Cup and has shown consistency in her performances at BUCS level.

7 GEMMA MASON

Midfielder who progressed from the development squad.

14 KIM GUTHRIE

Tricky winger has just finished studying at Edinburgh Uni.

LAST MEETING STIRLING UNIVERSITY 0 HIBERNIAN 6

The teams have already met this season in the SWPL Cup at Ochilview. A hugely impressive all round performance from Hibernian saw them open up a 4-0 lead in just over 30 minutes. Goals from Murray, Hunter, Napier and an OG effectively sealing the contest before the break. Following the restart a deflected Gallacher effort took the score to 5-0 before Ashley Fish headed home her first goal for Hibernian after Cailin MIchie's strike came back off the bar and bounced nicely for the striker.

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SPARTANS 0 HIBERNIAN 3 SWPL Cup Semi-Final Sun 14th Apr Broadwood Stadium

SPARTANS

13 Harrison 2 Mawson 3 Clelland 5 D. McMahon 7 McAlonie 9 Douglas (McCafferty 67) 10 McKay (Mason 67) 12 McDonald-Nguah (Galbraith 78) 14 Reynolds 19 Johnstone 24 McGonigle Subs Lessells, Frew, Mason, Galbraith, Santoyo-Brown, Briggs, McCafferty Goals

HIBERNIAN

1 Fife 3 Napier 4 Hunter (Notley 73) 8 Michie 11 Cavanagh 12 Davidson (Gallacher 46) 17 Murray 19 Cornet 23 Small (Tweedie 73) 29 Morrison (Leishman 68) 32 Reilly (Williamson 60) Subs Currie, Williamson, Gallacher, Leishman, Tweedie, Notley, McGregor Goals Davidson 17 Napier 54 Tweedie 76

MATCH ACTION

KEY MOMENT

Hibernian's second goal scored by Napier ten minutes into the second half ended an incredible spell of resistance from Spartans which included a number of well timed defensive blocks and superb saves from Harrison in the goal.

SUPER SIX

Victory means a sixth successive SWPL Cup final appearance for Hibernian and the first against Glasgow City since 2016. Hibs are looking to win a fourth straight SWPL Cup.

WHO SAID WHAT?

“Excellent to get through to the final and hopefully retain the trophy again. Great to be back on the score sheet as well!” LAUREN DAVIDSON

PRESS REACTION

“Hibs, who have won the cup three years running, eased past Spartans 3-0 with Lauren Davidson, Jamie-Lee Napier and Lisa Tweedie netting." BBC SPORT

THE GAFFER

“I think for large periods we dominated the football and territory so that was quite pleasing. We had a tough league match with Spartans so we were expecting something similar. The change today was getting a slightly early goal that just let us relax a bit more and play the game properly.”

SWPL CUP RESULTS Glasgow City 5-1 Rangers

MATCH ACTION

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - HANNAH REID

HANNAH

REID

THE DURHAM GOALKEEPER REFLECTS ON HER TIME WITH HIBERNIAN AND A HUGE SEASON PLAYING IN THE FA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP. Your academy days here featured plenty of success including a dramatic U15 Youth Cup final victory against Celtic on penalties. What do you remember of that day? HR: My memory of that day is that at the time we had a massive rivalry against Celtic, whenever we played each other it was always very tough, and I’m sure we had previously lost a match to them adding to the pressure. I remember it being a tough game, but I also had team mates such as Kirsty Smith, Caroline Weir and Claire Emslie so we were a highly talented team. I remember there being a ridiculous amount of penalties but thankfully we won in the end. The team that day included a number of current Scotland internationals; players who have gone on to play in the Hibs first team and in the WSL. How do you feel that reflects on the quality of coaching that

was on offer at the Hibs Academy? HR: I think it reflects massively on the quality of coaching and the fact that we all had freedom to learn and express ourselves. Ronnie Hamilton was our first coach at U13s

"I THINK IT REFLECTS MASSIVELY ON THE QUALITY OF THE COACHING AND THE FACT WE ALL HAD THE FREEDOM TO LEARN AND EXPRESS OURSELVES." and I think it’s a massive credit to him, along with other coaches we have been fortunate to have throughout our years at Hibs. When did you make the step up to the Hibernian

first team squad? How did it feel making that transition and can you highlight some of the challenges you encountered moving up a level? HR: I can’t remember the exact time. Being a goalkeeper, I was very fortunate that when I stepped up I was training with Shannon Lynn (current Scotland WNT goalkeeper) and we had Ian McCaldon as our GK coach, who is a fantastic goalkeeper coach. His attention to detail and quality of coaching allowed me to fully embrace training and develop massively as a goalkeeper and person. You departed Hibernian for the first time in 2015 to make the move to Bristol City. What prompted the decision to move down South? HR: It was a chance to experience full-time football in a new league. It was something that I had always wanted to experience,

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - HANNAH REID

and I am very fortunate that I was given that opportunity. When I first joined Bristol I was training alongside Mary Earps, who is an exceptionally talented goalkeeper and I was excited to train and learn from her. What was your experience of Bristol City? As a young goalkeeper making your first huge move you must have learned so much in such a short space of time? HR: Overall a positive experience. I moved to a new city and had to adapt quickly to living away from home. There was a fantastic group of players at the club and I made friends who I will now have for life. Football wise it taught me a few lessons, ultimately once you get your move somewhere, you are never secure and if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work hard day in and day out, then that can change as there is always someone out there working hard to get where you are. You returned to Hibernian ahead of the 2017 season after 18 months down South. What motivated the move back to Edinburgh? HR: Truthfully, I was not offered another contract. I was devastated at the time,

however upon reflection, for me as a player and person it has helped me a lot. I got complacent and learned a tough lesson. Fortunately, Chris Roberts welcomed me back to Hibs and I was able to work with goalkeeping coach Chris Flockhart and fellow goalkeeper Jenna Fife, which was something I was

"TRUTHFULLY, I WAS NOT OFFERED ANOTHER CONTRACT. I WAS DEVASTATED AT THE TIME, HOWEVER UPON REFLECTION, FOR ME AS A PLAYER AND PERSON IT HAS HELPED ME A LOT." extremely excited about. Your second spell with the first team at Hibs saw plenty of success on the pitch. How did it feel to get your hands on the Scottish Cup and SWPL Cup? HR: I always wanted to win silverware with Hibs.

I had won it at every level within the youth teams and winning it at first team level was a personal goal of mine. As much as Hibs are not a full-time team, they still hold very high standards and that was something that helped us achieve success and win trophies which is credit to the coaching staff. Looking back at your time with Hibernian what is your favourite memory of being part of the club? HR: It would have to be travelling to Romania with the team for the Champions League, all the girls in the team were like a family on and off the pitch and that meant that the trip was highly enjoyable, along with getting to play against teams from other countries. Another experience I am very fortunate to have. In the summer of 2018 you were offered the chance to move back South again, this time to join FA Women's Championship side Durham. What attracted you into signing for Durham? HR: Returning to football in England was something that I wanted to do. I played against Durham when I was at Bristol, so I knew

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - HANNAH REID

they were a great club. I also was able to finish my education down here which was something I needed to do. Durham was the perfect suit for this. Did you feel that the time was right again to move on from Hibs? HR: Yes, it was. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always difficult to leave a team you care a lot about; however I needed a fresh challenge and I was ready for it. It has been a hugely successful season for you personally at Durham establishing yourself as the number one. How did it feel to go into a new club and be given that chance to prove yourself and earn that number one spot? HR: It was a fresh start for me. I was ready and motivated to work hard and be successful with my team. I have an amazing set of team mates here who I enjoy training with and we are all very focused on achieving success as a team. Would it be fair to say that the performance against Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village in September was a milestone in your career? Your performance, which

included a penalty save, was described as a 'goalkeeping masterclass'. How did it feel to walk out in front of over 2000 fans and produce that level of performance? HR: It was great to see the crowd that Man Utd got. It motivated me as I knew that almost every spectator expected us to lose that game easily. As a team we were focused and ready

"IF ANYTHING IT IS SETTING MYSELF A PLAYING STANDARD WHICH I KNOW I SHOULD BE ACHIEVING WEEK IN WEEK OUT." and that was reflected not only in my performance, but the teams. I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily call it a milestone in my career as they are the performances which I want to produce weekly, so if anything, it is setting myself a playing standard which I know I should be achieving week in week out. For the club it looks like it has been a hugely

impressive season in the FA Women's Championship. Can you comment on how well the team has performed in the league, particularly enjoying a draw and victory over Manchester United as well as producing a huge display away to Tottenham? HR: I think throughout the season as a team we have performed well. Our best performances have been against teams which we were expected to struggle against (Man U and Tottenham). I think one thing we will be disappointed with this season is drawing so many games. We have only lost 2 games this season until now however we have drawn far too many for a team that is fighting for promotion. But in saying that, this season has up to this point been a success for us and hopefully we push on and finish as good as we can whether that means achieving promotion or not. The FA Cup run has also caught the eye. How did it feel going back to Bristol and coming away with a 2-0 win?? HR: It was a strange feeling returning to Bristol to play against them. It was great to see some old faces, and

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - HANNAH REID

some of my old team mates from Hibs. We performed well that day and walked away with a win which we deserved. Then there was the massive home tie against Chelsea where you narrowly lost out 1-0. Over 1,600 people attended that match. How did it feel walking out there at home seeing such a massive support, particularly given that Durham doesn't benefit from a huge brand name or association with a men's club?

overcome any challenges in settling in to your new environment? HR: I adapted quickly. I think this being my second move down south made the transition a lot easier. I have been fortunate that whenever I have moved club, I have known at least 2-3 of the girls in the team from previously playing with them. Durham is a

"I ALWAYS WANT TO BE A ROLE MODEL FOR YOUNGER PLAYERS AND I HOPE FOR THE YOUNG ONES THEY WERE INSPIRED BY THE GAME."

HR: It was amazing to see that many people attend that game. I was mostly happy for the youth team players within Durham RTC to see the support that you can get at first team level. I always want to be a role model for younger players and I hope for the young ones, they were inspired by that game. Personally, it was exciting to get to play against Chelsea considering the amount of talent they have within their squad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Our girls done themselves proud and the score line reflects how resilient we were as a team.

lovely city to live in and the training facilities we have are at a very high standard which is always exciting. Maiden Castle, where we train has a great set up and has all the facilities you need as a team to develop.

How quickly did you adapt to your new surroundings in Durham? Having been at Hibs and Bristol did you have to

Do you feel there is anything that you learned during your time at Hibs that you have taken with you to Durham that still

applies today? HR: Work ethic. In Scotland, you train and play as you are passionate about football and you want to achieve success for your team. That is the same at Durham. I train hard every day as I want to improve and develop as a player/ person and I want to have a successful season with my team. 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 compare to the SWPL? Do you feel that playing at Hibernian in the SWPL is a good platform ahead of stepping up to the WSL? HR: Yes. I view the league in Scotland currently at being good for developing young players, but when ready to progress it is good to try and get a move down to England in WSL 1 or 2 and challenge yourself further. Where can we follow your career? HR: You can keep up with me on Twitter @ hannahreid__x and also on the Durham account @ DurhamWFC.

ACADEMY - UNDER 23 SWFL 1 SOUTH LEAGUE TABLE POS TEAM

UNDER

WORDS BY DOUGIE PENMAN

t’s been a big few weeks for the U23s as they continued to their quest to retain the SWFL Division 1 South title with two big wins in the league as well as progressing to the Semi Finals of the Division 1 League Cup. First up was a 4-0 win in an ‘Edinburgh Derby’ against Boroughmuir Thistle at HTC which saw the girls get off to the kind of blistering starts that were their trademark last season as two goals in the opening fifteen minutes from Holly Aitchison and Morgan Turner gave them the perfect platform to push on though any further goals wouldn’t come until the second half when Chelsea Lowe scored with her back and Turner bagged her second as Hibs climbed into fourth place. An unexpected fortnight break then followed before they were back in action, this time through in Glasgow against League Cup finalists Renfrew. Cari Johnston continued her fine goalscoring start

to the season with the opener after only two minutes, which was quickly added to by captain Nicole Rutherford. Renfrew would pull one back from the penalty spot from Claire Rae before the break but Hibs were not to be denied and bagged two more goals in the second half, Johnston with her second and Caley Gibb adding the fourth for a great 4-1 win. Finally it was Quarter Final time as the girls travelled to Fife to face preseason opponents East Fife. The early goal came yet again, this time on five minutes as a good passing move ended with Gibb setting up Amy Hay for a tidy finish from the edge of the area. On 29 minutes Johnston fired past the keeper to double the advantage though the hosts would pull one back two minutes later with Kerry Walker scoring. There would be no further scoring and a 2-1 win set up last Sunday’s Semi with Celtic Academy, the result of which will be on the Academy Twitter.

PL PTS

GLASGOW CITY DEV

CELTIC ACADEMY

RANGERS DEV

HIBERNIAN U23

BOROUGHMUIR THISTLE

RENFREW LADIES

SPARTANS DEV

QUEENS PARK

HAMILTON U23

KILMARNOCK U23

BLACKBURN UNITED

AYR UNITED

FIXTURES & RESULTS 10/2 SPARTANS DEV

1-0

24/2 BLACKBURN UNITED

1-1

6/3

1-2

14-1

17/3 GLASGOW CITY DEV

2-0

31/3 BOROUGHMUIR

4-0

14/4 RENFREW

1-4

17/4 EAST FIFE

1-2

21/4 CELTIC ACADEMY

GLASGOW CITY DEV

10/3 AYR UNITED

5/5

CELTIC ACADEMY

19/5 KILMARNOCK U23

A H

26/5 RANGERS DEV

9/6

QUEENS PARK

16/6 SPARTANS DEV

23/6 BLACKBURN UNITED

4/8

AYR UNITED

18/8 GLASGOW CITY DEV

25/8 BOROUGHMUIR

1/9

RENFREW

8/9

HAMILTON U23

22/9 CELTIC ACADEMY

A H

29/9 KILMARNOCK U23

6/10 RANGERS DEV

13/10 QUEENS PARK TBC

HAMILTON U23

A H

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STATISTICS

SQUAD STATISTICS LEAGUE PLAYER

SWPL CUP

SCOT CUP

TOTAL

APS

GLS

APS

GLS

APS

GLS

APS

GLS

CAVANAGH, COLETTE

3 (3)

2 (1)

5 (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

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

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

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

0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 0

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

9 1 3 (3) 1 (1) 8 1 (2) 6 (2) 7 (2) 1 (5) 0 8 4 (5) 9 9 5 (3) 9 0 7 (1) 6 (2) 2 (5)

1 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 5 0 5 0 2 4 0

SWPL 1 LEAGUE TABLE HOME

AWAY

TEAM

PTS

1 2 3 4 5

GLASGOW CITY HIBERNIAN CELTIC RANGERS SPARTANS

6 6 7 6 7

3 2 1 1 1

0 0 1 0 1

0 1 1 1 2

20 6 5 3 4

2 2 2 5 7

3 2 3 2 2

0 1 0 1 0

10 0 1 1 1

8 12 14 8 6

1 0 4 8 7

27 16 13 -2 -4

18 13 13 10 10

MOTHERWELL

-14

7 8

FORFAR FARMINGTON STIRLING UNIVERSITY

7 6

1 0

0 1

3 3

3 2

19 12

0 0

1 0

2 2

2 1

7 6

-21 -15

4 1

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 DAVIDSON

MARCH 2019 10th

MOTHERWELL

0-4

17th

RANGERS

4-0

FIFE

NAPIER

HUNTER !

MICHIE

TWEEDIE !!!

24th

STIRLING UNIVERSITY

0-6

CURRIE

WILLIAMSON

NAPIER !

HUNTER !

MICHIE

TWEEDIE

29TH

GLASGOW CITY

0-1

FIFE

NAPIER

HUNTER

MICHIE

TWEEDIE

CAVANAGH

0-3

FIFE

NAPIER !

HUNTER

MICHIE

CAVANAGH

DAVIDSON !

FIFE

NAPIER !!!

MICHIE

CAVANAGH !

GALLACHER

NOTLEY

APRIL 2019 14th

SPARTANS

21st

FORFAR FARMINGTON

0-8

24th

STIRLING UNIVERSITY