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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Sir Alex Ferguson spotted at Rangers' training centre
Women's captain Nicola Docherty shared a photo on social media of herself with the Manchester United legend. It's unclear why Sir Alex was at the Scottish Premiership club's Milngavie base, but Docherty recounted their conversation over coffee. She captioned her Instagram story: "Met a legend today, Sir Alex! "His greatest quote - 'There was no way I could contemplate taking the England job. "Can you imagine me doing that? "A Scotsman? "'I always joked that I would take the position and relegate them'."
The National
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Sir Alex Ferguson spotted at Rangers' training centre
Women's captain Nicola Docherty has taken to social media to share a photo of herself alongside the legendary Scot. It's not known why the Manchester United icon was at the Scottish Premiership club's Milngavie base. But Docherty was thrilled to be sitting with Sir Alex, as she lifted the lid on their conversation over a coffee. Read more: She captioned her Instagram story: "Met a legend today, Sir Alex! "His greatest quote - 'There was no way I could contemplate taking the England job. Can you imagine me doing that? A Scotsman? 'I always joked that I would take the position and relegate them: make them 150th rated country in the world, with Scotland 149'."
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Sir Alex Ferguson spotted at Rangers' training centre
Women's captain Nicola Docherty has taken to social media to share a photo of herself alongside the legendary Scot. It's not known why the Manchester United icon was at the Scottish Premiership club's Milngavie base. But Docherty was thrilled to be sitting with Sir Alex, as she lifted the lid on their conversation over a coffee. Read more: She captioned her Instagram story: "Met a legend today, Sir Alex! "His greatest quote - 'There was no way I could contemplate taking the England job. Can you imagine me doing that? A Scotsman? 'I always joked that I would take the position and relegate them: make them 150th rated country in the world, with Scotland 149'."
Edinburgh Reporter
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Kathleen McGovern ‘caps' off tremendous season with international call up
Hibernian Women's Kathleen McGovern has been named in Scotland Women's National Team Head Coach, Melissa Andreatta's first squad ahead of this month's UEFA Women's Nations League double-header against Austria and the Netherlands. The striker replaces team mate Eilidh Adams in the squad. Following her unveiling at Hampden Park last week, Andreatta has picked a squad which blends youth with experience as Scotland look to get their first points on the board in this campaign and retain their place in League A. Captain Rachel Corsie returns along with experienced left-back Nicola Docherty. The defensive duo return to the fold along with Kirsty Howat, Brogan Hay and McGovern who secures her first senior call-up. They replace Kirsty Hanson, Leah Eddie, Claire Emslie, Adams and Kirsty Smith. This year's Nations League campaign will draw to a close with a home match against Austria on Friday, 30 May at Hampden Park ahead of the final match away to the Netherlands on Tuesday, 3 June. Match details: UEFA Women's Nations League: Scotland v Austria, Hampden Park, Glasgow – 7.35pm KO Live on BBC Alba Netherlands v Scotland Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg – 7.30pm KO (UK) Live on BBC Scotland Scotland squad: Eartha Cumings, FC Rosengard – Sandy MacIver, Washington Spirit – Lee Gibson, Glasgow City – Jenna Clark Liverpool – Sophie Howard, Leicester City – Nicola Docherty, Rangers – Amy Muir, Glasgow City – Rachel Corsie, Aston Villa, Emma Lawton, Celtic – Rachel McLauchlan, Brighton & Hove Albion – Kirsty Maclean, Rangers – Amy Rodgers, Bristol City – Erin Cuthbert ,Chelsea -Sam Kerr, Bayern Munich – Chelsea Cornet, Rangers – Freya Gregory, Newcastle United – Kirsty Howat, Rangers – Kath McGovern, Hibernian, Lauren Davidson, SK Brann – Martha Thomas, Tottenham Hotspur – Emma Watson, Manchester United – Caroline Weir, Real Madrid – Brogan Hay, Rangers Like this: Like Related
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
White shorts are still a bloody nightmare for Scottish Women's football
There is a huge issue in the women's game that has still not been properly addressed by clubs RED WARNING White shorts are still a bloody nightmare for Scottish Women's football TILLY GALVIN has won the News Scotland/Scottish Football Supporters Association Young Sportswriter 2025 award. Below is her winning article. Advertisement IT often goes unsaid that women have periods; this is a fact that we all know. So, why does it come as a surprise to Scottish football clubs that the possibility of female footballers wearing white shorts could feel risky to them? 4 Nicola Docherty wears dark coloured shorts for Scotland Credit: Kenny Ramsay 4 But Nicola still wears white shorts for her club Rangers Credit: Rex 4 Celtic's Maria McAneny wearing white shorts this season Credit: SNS 4 Tilly Galvin with her award Credit: Steve Welsh Back in 2023, Scottish fullback Nicola Docherty brought forward the issue of female footballers wearing white shorts during their menstrual cycle. She argued: 'If only one woman feels uncomfortable, then that's enough for us to change it.' Advertisement Now, wearing white shorts is no longer an issue for Scottish international players. It is intriguing, however, that this change has not transcended to club football. Celtic and Rangers, despite being two of the biggest clubs in Scottish football, still seem slow to keep up with the trends, with both teams still, this season, playing in white shorts. This comes in stark contrast to the women's game in England, where their efforts to make a change have been significant, with the Lionesses and Wimbledon examples of period-concern kit changes. Advertisement The Lionesses are now able to play worry-free in navy shorts and Wimbledon athletes compete with black undershorts beneath their traditional all-white outfits. The constant fear of 'bleeding through' should not be on the minds of athletes, especially at a professional level. Periods are experienced by almost every woman on the planet, so the consistent ignorance of the issue is just not a justifiable argument anymore. Thankfully, some Scottish clubs have awareness, with a pertinent example being Livingston FC's Natasha Frew. Advertisement Back in 2022, Frew advocated for a change of kit. With Livingston's strip previously being all-white, she argued for a change to black shorts. The Livingston skipper told the BBC how this will 'allow us to focus more on our game". Obviously, the prospect of leaking on live television mid-match should not need to be a concern for players because it is, quite frankly, humiliating, distracting and easily solved. So, why, despite the progress made in 2022/23, are we in 2025, and this is still a pressing issue? Advertisement Until there is an introduction of a mandatory kit guideline by the SWPL for clubs, conversations will still need to be had. Clearly, some Scottish clubs remain strangely unaware of the issue of white shorts clashing with a player's time of the month, with more pressure from players for a kit change clearly required. The introduction of a kit policy change in the SWPL would be a significant progression in Scottish women's football. If the first step is taken at a professional level, then grassroots teams will likely follow suit. Advertisement The issue of female athletes bleeding once a month isn't going anywhere. So, Scottish clubs and leagues need to work together to enforce change to kits and rules, because without people such as Docherty and Frew progress will never happen. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
