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Edinburgh Reporter
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Double test for Scotland women v France
Scotland women's hockey squad face France in a double-header in Edinburgh this weekend as they complete their build-up towards the EuroHockey Championships in Monchengladbach, Germany, from August 9 to 17. The matches at Peffermill Playing Fields on Saturday, July 26 (11.30am) and Sunday, July 27 (11.15am) see Borders-born Olympian, Sarah Robertson, return as captain with fellow Olympians, Amy Costello and Charlotte Watson, plus Jessica Buchanan, who was travelling reserve for the Paris Games, also in the 18-strong squad. There is also a training game on Thursday 7.45pm and tickets are available on the day. Chris Duncan, Scotland's head coach, admitted it has been a long year for the group, following the robust preparation period over winter for the Nations Cup in Chile in which Scotland finished fifth overall with victories over Japan, Canada and Korea. He added: 'The bounce and enthusiasm which came as a result of our performances in Chile has carried through over the last few months, and I believe we have had great preparation for this competition (the European Championship).' Edinburgh-based Duncan added: 'The team has continued to develop, and showed great hunger to continually develop our own style. 'There is no doubt that the EuroHockey Championships are a tough tournament, with opposition ranked three, seven, and eight in the world in our qualification pool, but we are excited to test our ability against these teams. 'We look forward to the test and the opportunity to show the hockey world what we are capable of.' Scotland open their campaign in Monchengladbach against arch rivals England on August 10 (10:15), followed by Spain on 11 August (13:30) and their final pool game sees the Tartan Hearts in against Belgium on 13 August (12:15) before the crossover matches which determine the final placings. SCOTLAND: Amber Murray (Sutton Coldfield), Amy Costello (vice-captain, HGC, The Netherlands), Ava Findlay, Caterina Nelli, Ruth Blaikie (The University of Edinburgh), Bronwyn Shields, Jessica Buchanan, Katie Birch (Wimbledon), Charlotte Watson, Beeston), Ellie Mackenzie (Surbiton), Eve Pearson, Rebecca Birch (Bowdon), Fiona Burnet, Sarah Jamieson (vice-captain), (both Watsonians), Heather McEwan (Royal Victory, Belgium), Jennifer Eadie, Millie Steiger (Clydesdale Western), Sarah Robertson (captain, Holcombe). PICTURE: Heather McEwan Like this: Like Related
Scottish Sun
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic hero says Scotland shouldn't be worried about World Cup qualifiers after Iceland defeat – players ARE good enough
Nobody expected Friday night's result, but one ex-Scot has sympathy for the national team 'NOT MAKING EXCUSES' Celtic hero says Scotland shouldn't be worried about World Cup qualifiers after Iceland defeat – players ARE good enough Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND fell to a shock 3-1 defeat to Iceland on Friday night, but one ex-Scotland international doesn't think it's time to worry. Angus Gunn pulled up injured in the sixth minute, and substitute goalkeeper Cieran Slicker was forced to replace him. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Steve Clarke's Scotland fell to defeat against Iceland on Friday Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 It was a debut to forget for stopper Cieran Slicker Credit: PA 3 But ex-Celtic and Scotland star Peter Grant isn't worried. Credit: Willie Vass The Ipswich stopper was brought on for his first cap, but it was a night to forget for the 22-year-old. The keeper was at fault for all three of the visitors' goals, with boss Steve Clarke admitting after the match he wasn't ready. John Souttar scored Scotland's only goal, with George Hirst having the ball in the net on his first start, only for VAR to intervene and rule it out. Lennon Miller also debuted for his country, and looked promising, but on the whole it was a night the whole squad will wish to quickly forget about. Despite the performance and result, ex-Celtic hero Peter Grant insists that the match is nothing to worry about. He told Sky Sports: "I'm not worried because of the players we have, you know, there's no doubt of that. "The performance wasn't great we all know that, we all seen that, but it's a very difficult time of year, and I'm not making excuses. "As you say you've had guys on such a high with winning things and then coming back into play friendlies. "I mean it's not as if you're playing against an England or whatever and it's enthusiasm that sometimes rubs off the support, your talking about Iceland, and that's no disrespect because i thought they played very well, "I thought their goalkeeper was as good a passer as I've seen in football for a long time. Celtic fans would never let their club die says Hoops hero Peter Grant "I'll hold fire on the criticism because I think it's a difficult time of year and it always has been. "We've just got to see how we progress, but I've got a great belief in the group of players that they have there. "They know they've got a talented group and we know they're more than capable than what they showed last night." Scotland travel to Lichtenstein on Monday night, and Clarke is looking to add to his goalkeeping department after losing Gunn and Kilmarnock's Robby McCrorie. Celtic-bound Ross Doohan is expected to be called up to the squad, and he could make his first appearance for the Tartan Army. Elsewhere in the squad, Clarke has stated he isn't one for experimenting, so we can expect a another tried and tested Scotland side for Monday evening's friendly. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Int'l Cricket Council
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Live: Three U19WC 2025 matches slated in Tuesday action
Malaysia plays hosts to three U19 Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday, as locked-in semi-finallists India and South Africa hold the power to claim top spot of their respective Super Six groups. The sides take on Scotland and USA respectively, while Bangladesh and the West Indies meet in one of two morning fixtures. The fourth and final semi-final spot was locked in on Monday, with England breezing past New Zealand. England will be eager watchers of South Africa's USA encounter on Tuesday, with a Proteas defeat potentially moving Abi Norgrove's side to top spot to reshape semi-final fixtures. Kayla Reyneke and the South Africans have fate in their own hands knowing a win or even a slim defeat would keep them in top spot and playing second place from the other Super Six group. West Indies seal their spot in Super Six | Match Highlights | U19WC 2025 INDIA V SCOTLAND: MATCH CENTRE Match scheduled for 14:30 local time. India clinches comfortable victory over Bangladesh | Match Highlights | U19WC 2025 ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup, 2025 News Women's News
