Tag: Scottish football

Sports, Women’s Football

Rangers win the SWPL1 after 0-0 draw against 14 in a row champions Glasgow City

Rangers were crowned SWPL champions for the first time ever after a 0-0 draw saw 14 in a row holders Glasgow City confirmed to finish second. Auchenhowie was sold out today as supporters from both sides of Glasgow gathered to see if history would be made. Rangers only needed a draw to claim the title Glasgow City battled to hold for over a decade as … Continue reading Rangers win the SWPL1 after 0-0 draw against 14 in a row champions Glasgow City

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Sports, Women’s Football

Confident Scotland defeated 2-0 by Spain

Scotland suffered a second defeat to Spain as the battle to qualify for the women’s World Cup continues in front of a record-breaking crowd at Hampden. Head coach Pedro Martinez Losa made five changes from Scotland’s last match against Hungary in the Pinatar Cup, with Lisa Evans and Erin Cuthbert returning from injury. Claire Emslie, Lee Alexander, and Martha Thomas also made it into the … Continue reading Confident Scotland defeated 2-0 by Spain

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Lifestyle & Culture, Sports, Women’s Football

“People have even gone as far to say I’m a waste of oxygen and I should kill myself”: The Ugly Truth About Women’s Involvement In Football

Woman’s sport successes have become more acknowledged and celebrated worldwide in the last two decades, which begs the question why are female athletes and fans not given the same respect as their male equivalents? It is common for girls to attend football matches and even play for football teams growing up but unfortunately the silly and childish attitude of ‘football is a boy’s sport no … Continue reading “People have even gone as far to say I’m a waste of oxygen and I should kill myself”: The Ugly Truth About Women’s Involvement In Football

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How far has women’s football progressed in Scotland?

Women’s football in Scotland has been growing and changing since its first match in May 1881 but it still has a long way to go. This begs the question of how exactly can the female game in Scotland improve? The first big change in women’s football happened in 1921 with it being banned outright and clubs interested in hosting games were denied permission by the … Continue reading How far has women’s football progressed in Scotland?

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The SPFL takeover of the SWPL explained.

The SPFL announced this week that they will now be the governing body for the SWPL1 and SWPL2. The changes will come into place in August when the new season begins. Promotion and relegation between the SWF Championships and SWPL will still function as normal as the SPFL insists the previous pyramid model will remain for SWF clubs that are able to be promoted to … Continue reading The SPFL takeover of the SWPL explained.

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Scottish Politics, SPFL, Women’s Football

Raith Rovers become McDermid Ladies following Goodwillie signing

Raith Rovers’ ladies’ team have officially rebranded as McDermid Ladies following Raith Rovers’ controversial decision to sign David Goodwillie. The fallout of the signing saw Tyler Rattray, Raith’s captain, quit after playing for the club for 10 years. Famous author Val McDermid was one of Raith’s biggest supporters and sponsors and has distanced herself from the club to help aid the newly rebranded McDermid Ladies. … Continue reading Raith Rovers become McDermid Ladies following Goodwillie signing

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