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Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Hibs stalwart Leishman makes permanent Motherwell move
Hibernian defender Shannon Leishman has joined fellow SWPL 1 side Motherwell on a permanent deal. Leishman made over 150 appearances in Leith and became one of Hibs' most decorated, and longest-serving, players with four trophies and UWCL appearances under her belt. The 29-year-old joined Paul Brownlie's side in January last year on a short-term deal and went on to make nine appearances, helping Motherwell secure their first ever top-six finish. "I'm excited to be back at the club," Leishman told club media. "I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the club last season. I knew when Paul spoke to me about coming back to the club that I would be keen to be a part of their plans for the season ahead. "I'm looking forward to meeting the squad again and getting started at K-Park." Head coach Brownlie added: "I'm really pleased to have Shannon back in the squad. "Shannon is an incredibly talented and experienced footballer, who showcased her ability in the squad last season. "To have someone of her ability in the squad and now on a permanent basis is really encouraging."
BBC News
22-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hibs stalwart Leishman makes permanent Motherwell move
Hibernian defender Shannon Leishman has joined fellow SWPL 1 side Motherwell on a permanent deal. Leishman made over 150 appearances in Leith and became one of Hibs' most decorated, and longest-serving, players with four trophies and UWCL appearances under her 29-year-old joined Paul Brownlie's side in January last year on a short-term deal and went on to make nine appearances, helping Motherwell secure their first ever top-six finish. "I'm excited to be back at the club," Leishman told club media, external."I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the club last season. I knew when Paul spoke to me about coming back to the club that I would be keen to be a part of their plans for the season ahead."I'm looking forward to meeting the squad again and getting started at K-Park."Head coach Brownlie added: "I'm really pleased to have Shannon back in the squad."Shannon is an incredibly talented and experienced footballer, who showcased her ability in the squad last season."To have someone of her ability in the squad and now on a permanent basis is really encouraging."
Yahoo
17-07-2025
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Holders Rangers host Stirling Uni or St Johnstone
Sky Sports Cup holders Rangers will begin their defence at home to either University of Stirling or St Johnstone. It follows the draw for the first and second rounds of the Scottish Women's Premier League's knockout competition. Beaten finalists Hibernian, who pipped Glasgow City and Rangers to the league title on the final day of the season and who have lifted the League Cup a record seven times, are also at home to SWPL1 rivals Motherwell. Six-time winners City are away to SWPL2 champions Hamilton Academical, who continue to play at New Douglas Park despite a dispute that has led to the men's team moving to Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld. Ties will be played on or before Sunday, 5 October. Latest Scottish women's football news on BBC Smith joins Arsenal for world record £1m fee Celtic, who finished a disappointing fourth in the league after starting the season as reigning champions, visit relegated Spartans. Meanwhile, fifth-placed Heart of Midlothian host top-flight rivals Montrose. Rangers lifted the League Cup for a third time when thumping Hibs 5-0 in March and followed it by beating City in the Scottish Cup final. However, head coach Jo Potter left for Crystal Palace after missing out on the league title on the final day for a second consecutive season and Rangers have yet to appoint a successor. Rangers will learn their opponents when the Stirling students, who have been promoted to SWPL2, face second-tier rivals St Johnstone on or before 7 September. Sky Sports Cup draw First round (on or before Sunday, 7 September) Boroughmuir Thistle v Gartcairn Dundee United v Kilmarnock Livingston v East Fife University of Stirling v St Johnstone Second round (on or before Sunday, 5 October) Aberdeen v Dundee United or Kilmarnock Boroughmuir Thistle or Gartcairn v Queen's Park Hamilton Academical v Glasgow City Heart of Midlothian v Montrose Hibernian v Motherwell Partick Thistle v Livingston or East Fife Rangers v University of Stirling or St Johnstone Spartans v Celtic Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page
Daily Record
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Former Celtic, Glasgow City and Hearts stars boost Hamilton Accies Women squad as boss hails experience of trio
The SWPL1 newcomers have made a triple signing swoop recently ahead of the new campaign Hamilton Accies Women's boss Robert Watson feels his new signings bring perfect top flight experience to boost their return to SWPL1 this season. After winning SWPL 2 last term, Accies are preparing to host Partick Thistle in their SWPL1 opener on August 17 and Watson has brought in ex-Celtic midfielder Lucy Barclay, ex-Glasgow City midfielder Sarah Gibb and former Hearts defender Shona Cowan to boost the squad. And he said: 'I think our first four new signings of the summer have given us a really good start. These three have added to Georgia Gray from a couple of weeks ago, who is ex-Rangers and has been a standout for Scotland under-19s at centre-back, and can also play in midfield. 'Lucy is one that we tried to get last year but unfortunately she picked up an injury and then spent the latter half of last season on loan at Motherwell. 'But I have been a fan of her for a while. She has come through the youth pathway at Celtic and represented the national team at youth levels. 'She is exactly the player we felt we needed to increase the depth of quality in the squad, with people who are able to deal with the demands of the top division. It also helps that she is a good player as well! 'Sarah is similar in that she had a contract at Glasgow City a couple of years ago and then decided to move on and find her own way. It has maybe not quite worked out as well as she would have thought at Motherwell, but she is a very good midfielder and we are very excited to get her in. 'Shona was contracted to Hearts for a season and came through the youth pathway and was out at Partick Thistle last season. 'We only really had two full-backs last season, so full-back cover was pretty essential this season. The fact she has experience in the top division is important.' On their opening with the Jags at New Douglas Park next month, Watson said: 'When we came up last time, we played Celtic on the opening day and it gives you that sense of occasion playing one of the big guns. But Partick are a very good side and one we've got to be honest about and say we've got to try and take something from them. 'It is a 10-team league this season, so as soon as you are not playing one of the full-time teams you've got to be thinking about pressing the issue in these games to get something. 'From their view, they will be happy getting us the newly-promoted team. But we are looking forward to the challenge and we're excited for it.'
Edinburgh Reporter
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Eilidh Adams nominated for two prestigious PFA Player of the Year awards
Hibernian Women's striker Eilidh Adams has been nominated for two prestigious awards at the 2025 PFA Player of the Year awards. The 21-year-old has been shortlisted for both the Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year award. With 24 goals and five assists to her name this season across all competitions, Adams has been a standout performer in the SWPL. Recently named in the SWPL Team of the Year, the forward has now been listed amongst three of her competitors in the league across both categories. SWPL1 Player of the Year shortlist: Eilidh Adams – Hibernian Emma Lawton – Celtic Katie Wilkinson – Rangers Samantha Van Diemen – Glasgow City SWPL1 Young Player of the Year shortlist: Eilidh Adams – Hibernian Erin Husband – Hearts Hannah Jordan – The Spartans Laura Berry – Rangers Like this: Like Related
