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OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
CONTENTS
> 3 | Amy McDonald
> 4 | Hannah Coakley
> 11 | Ellis Dalgliesh
> 10 | Clare Gemmell
> 7 Rangers v Forfar Report > 9 N. Ireland Talent ID Days > 17 Fixtures & Results
> 12 Hibernian v Rangers Report > 15 Blueprints > 18 League Table & Top Scorers
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MANAGERS NOTES AMY MCDONALD
WELCOME to our SWPL Cup tie against Forfar Farmington in the quarter-finals of this competition. As we have played Forfar recently in the league we know we cannot afford to be complacent. We are going to have to work extremely hard and be at our best over 90 minutes to progress in the cup competition. Both teams will want to be in the hat for the semi-finals and this means you are going to witness a competitive match. The team have a point to prove following last weeks defeat against Hibernian. We go into the match at full fitness and competition for places is now what will drive our success with every player wanting to be in the starting XI. I believe we have the quality to move into the next round however as with any cup competition it is mentality that will get you there.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the game.
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CUP GAME HAS AN EDGE RANGERS defender Hannah Coakley believes that there is a different feel to today’s SWPL Cup match against Forfar Farmington.
The Light Blues saw off the Angus side in the league with a narrow victory two weeks ago, but Coakley understands that there is a different atmosphere that comes with the cup. Coakley said: “With it being a cup game, it has got that extra edge, but we are confident and fully believe that we can go and win.
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It was good to take all three points from our last meeting however we didn’t make it easy for ourselves and with it being a cup game there is another added element.
“We know Forfar can be difficult to break down at times so it is important we stick to our game plan, take our chances and play with a greater intensity across the full 90 minutes. “Our aim for the cup is simple, to reach the final at the very least.” Only four games into the season and Coakley has already had some injury troubles, but the centre back is determined to put that behind her and push on.
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She said: “Unfortunately, injuries are part of the game and I was unlucky to have sustained one in the first game of the season.
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I’m feeling a lot better and glad to be back to full training after a couple of weeks rest.”
With both sides coming into the match off the back of heavy defeats, Coakley knows that the players can’t be allowed to dwell on last week’s match against Hibernian and must to pick themselves up and move forward going into Sunday’s tie against Forfar. She said: “It was a disappointing result against Hibs but we have re-grouped, dusted ourselves down and are fully focused on rectifying our mistakes.”
| The Gers in action against Forfar Farmington on league duty recently
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MATCH REPORT RANGERS WFC 2 FORFAR FARMINGTON 1 10 MARCH 2018 | BENBURB | SWPL
A LATE winner from Chantelle Brown saw Rangers come from behind to claim a hard fought 2-1 victory over Forfar in their Scottish Building Society SWPL match two weeks ago. On the balance of play, Rangers deserved the three points in the game but Forfar put in a very good effort. In the first ten minutes, Rangers were narrowly on top and created a few good openings from long balls from the back. The pace of Hayley Sinclair and Laura McCartney down the wings caused Forfar a few problems. However, it was the away side who created the first chance of the game with Kilcoyne shooting narrowly over the bar from around 25 yards out after three minutes. Rangers then went up the other end and created a chance of their own, as Sinclair’s cross was met by the head of Lauren Gallon who headed just over the bar. Forfar caused Rangers some problems on the counter attack. On the 19th minute, a cross from Robyn Smith turned into a cross come shot which was clawed away by Jade Baillie. Rangers dominated the ball and territory in the early stages of the first half,but Forfar posed a dangerous threat once they got the ball. Forfar got the breakthrough in the 24th minute after Robyn Smith passed the ball out to the edge of the box to find Danielle McGinley who cooly dispatched past Baillie in the Rangers goal.
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Almost straight from the restart, Carla Boyce latched onto a poor back pass from Leah White to be through on goal only to see her shot go into the body of the Forfar keeper who saved well from the strike In the 28th minute McCartney was brought down in the box and the referee awarded Rangers a penalty. Jade Gallon’s penalty was straight at the keeper who pulled off a decent one handed save to deny Rangers a goal.
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When we missed the penalty to get back in it, it reminded me of Rangers of old, I think if that was last season we would have really struggled to come back into the game. “That’s testament to the players mentality now, that we managed to push in the second half, get the goals and get us over the line with the three points. Amy McDonald
Shortly before half time Rangers came close again after McCartney’s brilliant shot from just outside the box smacked off the crossbar. In the second half Rangers came out strongly again and dominated. They deservedly got the equalising goal mid-way through the second half. A low cross from substitute Brown was poked home by Jade Gallon from about 6 yards out. Rangers nearly scored again a few minutes later, when Boyce was put through on goal again only to see her shot go straight into the keeper who parried the ball away before the second shot was deflected wide.
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In the second half, we got the ball on the deck and we were able to find the passes a lot more and got in behind the full back like we knew we could do.” Chantelle Brown
Just into the last ten minutes of the game and Rangers finally got the winner they were after. Claire Gemmell slotted a ball into Chantelle Brown whose shot from a tight angle bobbled into the net via a deflection from the keeper who got a hand to it. Rangers edged past their opponents to claim three crucial league points. RANGERS: Baillie, Dalgliesh, Donnelly, Gallon, Inglis (Muir 68), Gemmell, O’Hara (Napier 89), Gallon, Sinclair (Brown 58), McCartney, Boyce (Puller 76) SUBS NOT USED: Brown, Ramsay, Watson
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Soccer Schools Northern Ireland Talent Identification Days
RANGERS Soccer Schools in Northern Ireland are holding Talent Identification days for their Girls Only Advanced Centres over the coming weeks. Under the watchful eye of expert coaches, you will have the chance to show off your skills in training sessions and games. Our talent identification days are aimed at girls born between 2007 and 2010. Information on dates and venues are below: Saturday 13th April 2019, 1pm – 3pm NICSSA Sport & Leisure, The Pavillion, Stormont Estate Belfast, BT4 3TA For more information or to book, email soccerschools@rangers.co.uk or call 0141 580 8819.
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CAPTAIN’S NOTES CLARE GEMMELL
GOOD afternoon and welcome to another exciting game for us in the SPFL Cup. Having played Forfar two weeks ago in the league, we are aware of how they set up and the style of football they want to play. Despite it being a 2-1 victory last time, I don’t think that was a true reflection of the game. We had numerous chances in the 90 minutes and had we capitalised on them we could have won by a greater margin. Credit must be given to Forfar’s goalkeeper who had a good performance and managed to keep the score line down. This Sunday we need to start at a higher tempo and ensure we control the pace and can dictate the game for the 90 minutes. We have players with speed, which can really cause them problems, that was evident in the last game. We can’t be complacent, Forfar are a team that can hurt you if you allow them to get a foot in the game. As individuals and as a team we have a responsibility to apply ourselves to ensure we end up in the draw for the next round. Enjoy the game,
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GETTING TO KNOW ELLIS DALGLIESH Position: Full Back Occupation: Student Physiologist Where did you grow up? Ecclefechan What team did you support growing up? Newcastle United What was the first team you played for? Annan Athletic Boys at about Under 10s. Who was your favourite footballer growing up? Alan Shearer What was your first strip? Probably the Scotland Diadora one with the light blue cross Who is the best player you’ve ever played with? Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea & Scotland) Who is the best player you’ve played against? Fiona Brown What is the most used on your phone? Instagram Who has been the biggest influence on your career? My Papa Any Pets? I’ve got two beagles, Maggie and Tommy and racing pigeons What was the first game you attended? Probably a Gretna game If you had to cook someone a meal what would you cook? Chicken curry Is there any player past or present you compare your game to? Andy Robertson If you could spend a day in one your teammate’s shoes who would it be? Teri Donnelly
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MATCH REPORT HIBERNIAN 4 RANGERS WFC 0 17 MAR 2018 | AINSLIE PARK
RANGERS suffered defeat at the hands of Hibernian last time out as the SWPL leaders beat the Gers 4-0 at Ainslie Park. A hat-trick from Hibs’ forward Lia Tweedie and a clincher from Siobhan Hunter saw the home side steal all three points. Despite the scoreline Rangers played well in spells throughout the match while creating few chances. The side saw some good spells of possession either sides of the half time whistle but just could not convert the build-up play into chances. The first half was dominated by the home side and they had the first shot of the match in the sixth minute when left winger Jamie-Lee Napier volleyed from just inside the box with her shot being held well by Jade Baillie in the Rangers goal. Rangers, who were defending well under a little pressure for the home side, were almost the masters of their own destruction when an unusually slack pass form the impressive Amy Muir gifted the ball to Hibernians Lauren Davidson only for the striker to be martialled out wide by the Gers defence. The home side pressure eventually paid off when they took the lead in the 32nd minute when some fine work form the Hibs midfield released Davidson on the left wing. She floated a high ball over the Rangers back line to the on rushing Tweedie who slotted home first time from three yards out. Some fine work by Holly Napier in the midfield then almost saw the Gers with a chance to equalise. She danced passed two Hibs players; slide a fine pass to Carla Boyce who then tried to feed Laura McCartney through on goal for the linesman on the far side to flag for offside. Hibs striker Tweedie doubled her sides’ advantage in the 42nd minute when she bulleted home a header from six yards, after a corner was swung in from the right hand side by Rachael Small.
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We need to be better. There are no excuses, it doesn’t matter what shape they are playing, it matters how we conduct our roles and responsibilities.” Amy McDonald
Gers keeper Jade Baillie pulled off a fine stop to keep it at 2-0 on the stroke of half time when Hibernian’s Kirsten Reilly struck a dead ball from 30 yards out. The Light Blues were looking likely to score next after the restart, enjoying the bulk of possession when totally against the run of play Hibs made it 3-0. Hibs striker Tweedie sealed a fine forward display by sliding home from a few yards out after a cross from Chelsea Cornet. Thus ensuring she was taking the match ball home with her hat-trick. The home side ensured all three points were staying in the capital city when on 68 minutes Colette Cavanagh low cross from the left was met by Siobhan Hunter slide footed home from the around the penalty spot making it 4-0 Hibernian.
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A lot of goals today were due to our wrong doing, we need to correct that, it’s early in the season so we definitely need to rectify these moving forward. “Obviously Hibs done well to put us under pressure, but we can do better with our problem solving. We should be able to deal with these situations on the pitch and that is something that we need to improve on.” Lauren Gallon
Rangers had a penalty shout on 87 minutes when substitute Nicole Pullar was clattered by Hibs defender Joelle Murray and keeper Fife but the referee deemed the ball was won and waved play on. In almost the last kick of the ball the home side were unlucky not to add a fifth when Hunter nearly notched her second of the game when she headed off the cross bar. RANGERS: Baillie, Dalgliesh, Coakley, L. Gallon, Inglis (Brown 54), Gemmell, McCartney, Napier, J. Gallon, Muir, Boyce (Pullar 66) SUBS NOT USED: Ramsay, Watson, Sinclair, O’Hara. GOALS: Tweedie (32, 42, 57) Hunter (68)
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Rangers WFC’s representatives in for the Scottish Women’s National Under-17 Team #SCOW17s team. Rosie McQuillan, Laura McCartney, Freya MacDonald & Hannah Cunningham #OurGirlsOurGame
Rangers WFC team met young players who have just started to play with Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts after a recent game at Benburb..
Rangers WFC academy player Rosie Slater won the Clydesdale Sports counicil Junior female sports personality of the year and was presented with her award by former Gers player Gordon Smith.
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FIXTURES & RESULTS Feb-19
Sun 10 Feb 14:00 SBSSWPL Sun 17 Feb 12:00 SBSSWPL Sun 24 Feb 12:00 SWPL Cup
Mar-19
Sun 10 Mar 14:00 SBSSWPL Sun 17 Mar 13:00 SBSSWPL Sun 24 Mar 11:45 SWPL Cup Sun 31 Mar 14:00 SBSSWPL
Apr-19
Wed 17 Apr 19:00 SBSSWPL Sun 21 Apr 13:00 SBSSWPL Sun 28 Apr 14:00 SBSSWPL
May-19
Sun 5 May 14:00 SBSSWPL Wed 15 May 19:00 SBSSWPL Sun 19 May 14:00 SBSSWPL
Aug-19
Sun 4 Aug 14:00 SBSSWPL Sun 18 Aug 14:00 SBSSWPL Sun 25 Aug 14:00 SBSSWPL
Sep-19
Sun 8 Sep 14:00 SBSSWPL Sun 22 Sep 12:00 SBSSWPL Sun 29 Sep 14:00 SBSSWPL
Oct-19
Sun 20 Oct 13:00 SBSSWPL Sun 27 Oct 14:00 SBSSWPL
Nov-19
Sun 3 Nov 14:30 SBSSWPL Sun 17 Nov 13:00 SBSSWPL
Rangers WFC P-P Glasgow City Stirling University WFC 1-4 Rangers WFC Partick Thistle WFC 0-4 Rangers WFC
Rangers WFC 2-1 Forfar Farmington Hibernian LFC 4-0 Rangers WFC Rangers WFC VS Forfar Farmington Rangers WFC VS Celtic FC
Motherwell FC VS Rangers WFC Spartans FC VS Rangers WFC Glasgow City VS Rangers WFC
Rangers WFC VS Stirling University WFC Forfar Farmington VS Rangers WFC Rangers WFC VS Hibernian LFC
Celtic FC VS Rangers WFC Rangers WFC VS Motherwell FC Rangers WFC VS Spartans LFC
Rangers WFC VS Glasgow City Stirling University WFC VS Rangers WFC Rangers WFC VS Forfar Farmington
Hibernian LFC VS Rangers WFC Rangers WFC VS Celtic FC
Motherwell FC VS Rangers WFC Spartans LFC VS Rangers WFC
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SBSSWPL LEAGUE TABLE
SBSSWPL TOP SCORERS
RANGERS WFC STAFF: Amy McDonald (Manager), Andrew Gardner (Assistant Coach), Roger Domingo Roca (Assistant Coach), Nicola Hardie (Goalkeeping Coach), Robert Taylor (VIdeo Analyst), Victoria Campbell (Doctor), Charlene MacKinnon (Physio), George Mathieson (Sports Therapist) CONTRIBUTORS: Alice Hedworth, Lorraine Hill, Maryanne Orr, Kenny Boag, Jack Ewing, Clare Gemmell
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OFFICIAL MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
RANGERS WFC
FORFAR FARMINGTON
1. Khym Ramsay
3. Leah White
2. Gill Inglis
4. Erin Cattanach
3. Amy Muir
5. Donna Paterson
4. Chelsie Watson
6. Danni McGinley
5. Lauren Gallon
7. Kayleigh Noble
6. Ellis Dalgliesh
8. Hannah Stewart
7. Brogan Hay
9. Robyn Smith
8. Holly Napier 9. Nicole Pullar 10. Jade Gallon
RANGERS V FORFAR FARMINGTON 10. Nicola Davidson © SWPL CUP QUARTER FINALS BENBURB 11. Alana Bruce 24.03.2019
11. Chantelle Brown 12. Sarah Robertson 14. Hayley Sinclair 15. Terri Donnelly
TODAYS OFFICIALS REFEREE GARY HANVIDGE ASSISTANT REFEREES DAVID MCCRACKEN JAMES SPALDING
13. Fiona McNicoll (gk) 14. Lindsey Dunbar 16. Cheryl Kilcoyne 17. Cassie Cowper 22. Philippa Weber
17. Clare Gemmell ©
25. Megan Robb
18. Carla Boyce
26. Beth McPherson
19. Laura McCartney
27. Lotte Deubel
20. Hannah Coakley
31. Kate Williamson (gk)
21. Jade Baillie
34. Kayleigh Brough
22. Caitlin O’Hara 23. Hannah Robertson