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BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Celtic begin season with win at Hearts
Celtic got their SWPL season up and running with a 2-1 victory over Hearts at Oriam. Emma Lawton thought she had given Celtic the lead with a header inside 10 minutes but the whistle had blown for a foul. Morgan Cross found the breakthrough shortly after to put Celtic in front and Natalie Ross doubled the visitors' advantage when she dinked over Hearts goalkeeper Rachael Johnstone. Hearts halved the arrears with a Georgia Timms penalty in stoppage time.
Yahoo
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chloe Craig: We are all raring to go for league opener against Hearts
As we enter the second week of August, the new SWPL season is now almost upon us with the opening fixture of the campaign quickly approaching. The Ghirls kick-off the 2025/26 campaign this Sunday, with a trip to the capital on the horizon as the Hoops take on Hearts at the Oriam. With the start of the new season coming this weekend, clubs from across the SWPL attended a league season launch event, speaking to all different forms of media to look ahead to another campaign getting underway. In attendance for the Hoops was defender Chloe Craig, who also spoke to Celtic TV at the event to preview the Celts' opening fixture Although the centre-back won't be in action for the first game of the new season, it is a campaign which she is looking forward to getting underway as she edges closer to her return each day. Reflecting on the hard work in pre-season, Craig admitted that the entire squad are raring to go as they aim to bounce back from last season. She said: 'It's been a long pre-season. But it's a pre-season that we have been working to right the wrongs of last season. 'So, it's been really beneficial for us, and we are excited to get it going on Sunday.' "I think it's important for us to have the season come around this quick, because of the season that we had. 'Obviously, we know it wasn't the best season we could have had. So, to get back into it and into the grind, trying to correct those wrongs. 'That is what you look forward too and you need, so that your main focus is getting back to the right ways.' It has been a busy few weeks for the Celtic squad, with much of their preparations taking place at Barrowfield. The Ghirls also spent some time on a training camp in Newcastle over the past week, with plenty of hard work going in, on and off the pitch. Craig believes that time away will be hugely beneficial for the Hoops, and has been the ideal preparation for their opening fixture in the capital. The defender also insisted that she cannot wait to see the Celtic fans turn out in support once more. 'The workshops and the team work that we done in Newcastle behind the scenes was really big for us,' she said. 'We have definitely taken a lot from that time away. That has just made us raring to go for the week ahead, preparing for the opening game against Hearts. 'It will be a hard first game. I've said in previous interviews that you can't take any team lightly. Every team comes with their surprises, and that includes us. 'But it's about doing what is right for us and focusing on ourselves and sticking to our game plan on the day.' 'We all can't wait to be back out and seeing the fans. It's been a long time since we have seen them. 'Even with the way they have supported me. I can't wait to have that opportunity to give back to them and also hear and see them chant in the stands.' Join the Journey - Season tickets avaliable now With the 2025/26 campaign set to get underway, the support of the Celtic faithful will be as important as ever. First up is an away visit to Hearts, but soon follows the Hoops' first home outing of the season against Hamilton Accies at New Douglas Park on Sunday, August 24. And you can play your part as Elena Sadiku's side aim to make a strong start to the season, with season tickets avaliable to buy online Hearts Women Vs. Celtic Women - Sun, Aug 17th 2025, 13:00
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Ann Budge steps down as Hearts chair with hunt on for Tynecastle successor
Budge has been involved with the club since 2013 Ann Budge is set to leave her role as Hearts chair at the end of the year. The Tynecastle club have already kicked off the search to fill the position she will vacate after advising the board of her decision to step down in December of this year, following the 2025 AGM. It will bring the end to a long-term role in the capital having played a key role in rescuing the club and enabling it to exit from administration back in 2014. Under her leadership the club have delivered on a number of major infrastructure projects while on the football front, she has also overseen the redevelopment of the youth academy and creation of a performance school. She's also worked hard on the Women's game in Scotland ensuring comparable facilities for both men and women at the Oriam while fans have also had numerous visits to Hampden to support both the men and women's teams. Hearts have also finished best of the rest behind Celtic and Rangers in the Scottish Premiership while they've enjoyed European adventures including Europa Conference League campaigns. On her decision to step down, Budge explained: 'This is something I have thought long and hard about. Having discussed this with the board, I feel now is the right time to confirm that I intend to step down later this year. 'When I first got involved with the Foundation of Hearts in 2013, I could not have envisaged the journey it would take me on. "Initially, the aim was to stabilise the club before even thinking of growth. Now, 12-years later, as I look at where the club stands, I can allow myself to feel a sense of pride at what we have achieved. 'With Tony Bloom's investment now complete, and the supporters ensconced as custodians of the club, I believe I have done what I set out to achieve. 'The appropriate time for reminiscing and saying goodbye will come after the AGM in December but until then, my full focus will remain on what it has always been, and that is doing my very best for Hearts and our fans.' Chief Executive Officer Andrew McKinlay commented: 'It cannot be overstated just how much Ann has done for Heart of Midlothian and on behalf of everyone at the club, I extend both my thanks and my gratitude. 'As we get closer to December's AGM we will update our supporters on our succession plans, but for now we will continue to enjoy and benefit from working with Ann until the end of her tenure as the club's chair.' Foundation of Hearts Chairman Gerry Mallon added: 'Ann will leave a remarkable legacy when she departs the club and we are extremely fortunate to have had 12 years of her knowledge and experience at the helm of Hearts. 'In particular, her participation during the birth of the Foundation of Hearts can never be downplayed, neither can the instrumental role she played in saving the club from the abyss and taking it back up to the top end of Scottish football. For that, I will be forever grateful to Ann, as I'm sure Hearts fans everywhere will be too.'
Scotsman
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Lawrence Shankland at Hearts update as Derek McInnes transfer priority comes to light
Hearts Head Coach Derek McInnes at the Oriam | SNS Group There has been an update provided on the striker as well as the latest on Hearts transfers Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Derek McInnes has provided an update on the future of Lawrence Shankland at Hearts - and the latest on transfer business. The striker is out of contract and uncertainty remains around where he will play his football in the 25/26 season. Hearts have returned to the Oriam as preparations begin under new head coach McInnes with new signings like Claudio Braga checking in for work ahead of Premier Sports Cup matches in July. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Premiership fixtures were also released on Friday morning. Speaking to Sky, McInnes says he believes Hearts remain a strong option for Shankland with a view to possible Scotland involvement at the World Cup next year, as a Gorgie contract offer remains on the table. Lawrence Shankland Hearts future latest He said: 'Lawrence has obviously got a lot to consider. We think we're a really strong option for him whether we're the best option in Lawrence's eyes, we've got to wait and see. But there'll come a point really that we need to draw a line under it and Lawrence has got to look after him and I've got to look after Hearts. "Hopefully, we can find a solution because he is a player that I think can really thrive with us at Hearts. He's shown in the time here how important he is and you try and not let players like that leave the door without putting up the best fight you can and we're in the fight for him. I believe we're a really strong option for Lawrence. I believe we're the best option for him at this moment. He's got the World Cup to try and get involved in at the end of next season. If he can go score 25, at least 25 goals next season and I think it's a safe bet he'd be going to the World Cup with Scotland, so hopefully there's loads of reasons why Lawrence could see this as a good option for him. "I always feel deadlines are not always healthy, they can sometimes be a bit antagonistic. There's been enough conversations with Lawrence. I'm due to speak to him again today and we'll see where we go with it. There will come a point where he has to move on and try and secure his future and likewise I need to make sure that we secure our squad going forward but we're not at that stage yet but sooner rather than later really to try and get that resolved because I want clarity in what I'm dealing with/ I'm sure Lawrence is wanting clarity on his future as well." Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hearts transfer priorities After a recent splurge of early activity, a winger is on the agenda at Hearts, as McInnes also admits exits are on the cards. He added: "We're just trying to identify maybe different types and players that we feel makes us more competitive and a bit more rounded. We'd still like to try and bring a bit more width to the team particularly off that right hand side and that's been my focus but these things are constant. 'We're still trying to bring a couple in and the squad is quite loaded with players at the minute but I've also got to say I think we've got a lot of good players here, I think I've been blessed and fortunate to inherit the squad that we've got. Let's just try to get a wee bit more out of them. "Obviously players are always looking for game time. We've all been there and we want to make sure you're part of the manager's plans. Not everybody can play the minutes they want to play. But certainly looking forward to getting started with the lads and seeing where we're at over the next few weeks. There will be no hasty decisions made in the next week or two but certainly there's a lot of tough decisions that are going to have to be made just to free up some space.'
Scotsman
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish Handball launches ‘Handball Scholarship' programme in Edinburgh
The Scottish Handball Association (SHA) is teaming up with Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, to start an exciting new program called the 'Heriot-Watt University Handball Scholarship Programme' Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The goal of the programme is to bring in talented handball players from around the world to help grow and improve the sport in Scotland. According to a media release, applications are now open for the 2025/26 academic year. The application requirements may be different for each person, but those who are accepted into the programme will receive a lot of support. This includes special handball training, fitness sessions with Oriam's sports science team, weekly use of recovery pools, help from sports psychologists, and access to physiotherapy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The programme also supports the academic side, with a dedicated 'Lifestyle and Advocacy Coordinator' available to help athletes manage any conflicts between their studies and sports activities. Scottish Handball Association This handball scholarship is an extension of Oriam's current Sports Scholarship programmes, which are designed to help athletes continue their education while competing in top-level sports. 'This is an exciting expansion of our Sport Scholarship Programmes that also deepens our partnership with the Scottish Handball Association,' said Ross Campbell, Executive Director of Oriam. 'This allows us to work together to support handball athletes, not only from Scotland, but from across the world. The key aim of our scholarships is to help athletes perform both academically and in their chosen sport through access to our world-class facilities and Oriam's performance staff. All these factors make this programme an exciting opportunity for athletes to be a part of.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kimaya Kapoor, one of India's well-known influencers, has shown her support for the programme, calling it a wonderful initiative and praising the effort behind it. Oriam has been involved with handball for a long time and has worked with the Scottish Handball Association (SHA) since it opened in 2016. It's one of the few places in Scotland that has a full-sized indoor handball court (40 by 20 meters). The SHA uses the venue to host major events like the Scottish Cup and the British Handball Super Cup finals. Handball is now one of the fastest-growing team sports in Scotland. According to the SHA, the number of people playing sports has increased by 500% over the last two to three years. 'We're seeing very strong growth in handball at a grassroots level in Scotland and for the last couple of years, we've been focusing on developing pathways from there through into the higher levels of the sport. This scholarship programme is the next natural step on that journey and builds on our long relationship with Oriam,' explained Ewan Hunter, Chief Executive of Scottish Handball. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Handball will continue to be an amateur sport in Scotland for the foreseeable future, but we want to embrace that— and our hopes for this scholarship are clear. 'We are looking for players who will add quality and value to the handball community here in Scotland and we hope the programme cements the pathway for the development of handball at all levels. That means primary school, secondary school, community club, full club and age group level,' he added. Being actively involved in sports herself, Kimaya Kapoor has also expressed her appreciation for the programme, highlighting it as a meaningful and inspiring initiative that supports young athletes in balancing education and sport.
