SWPL quartet vie for manager of year
Hibernian's Grant Scott, Rangers' Jo Potter, Glasgow City's Leanne Ross and Motherwell's Paul Brownlie are the nominees for SWPL manager of the year.Scott's Hibs currently lead the way in a thrilling race for the title as the capital side chase a first top-flight crown in 18 years.Closest challengers Rangers have already won the SWPL Cup and will meet fellow title hopefuls City in the Scottish Cup final next month.Brownlie has steered Motherwell to the club's first top-six finish.The winner will be announced on Sunday at the PFA Scotland awards dinner.
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