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Edinburgh Reporter
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Nowhere else Kirsty Morrison would rather be than at champions Hibs
Kirsty Morrison has signed a two-year contract extension with Hibernian Women and there is nowhere else she would rather be. The 23-year-old has signed on with Hibs until 2027 after winning the first Scottish Women's Premier League title of her career. Morrison played a key role in Hibs push for the title, scoring four goals in 23 appearances – including a crucial last-minute winner against Glasgow City in the first post-split game of the campaign, as well as starting at Ibrox on the final day. A Hibs Girls Academy graduate, Morrison has been with Hibernian for over a decade and was awarded her senior debut versus Spartans in February 2019 by Grant Scott. The forward showed her class at a young age, netting her first goals for the Club in a convincing win over Forfar Farmington just two months after making her debut. In her first season in senior football, she started the SWPL Cup Final in May 2019 and played 95 minutes as Hibs defeated Glasgow City on penalties in Airdrie to earn her first winners' medal of her career. She now has 136 appearances for the Club and is excited to continue her career in Leith: 'I'm really happy to extend my stay at the club, I've been at the club a long time now and there's nowhere else I'd rather be. 'I'm really excited for what the future holds. After having such a successful season we have a great opportunity to build on that. We also have the opportunity to play in the Champions League which will be a special experience.' On Kirsty's new deal, Hibs Women head coach Grant Scott commented: 'I'm delighted that Kirsty has committed her future to the club. She's another talented academy graduate who brings great experience to our squad despite only being 23. 'Kirsty has developed into a consistent performer over the years and played a key role in this season's title win. On and off the park, her attitude sets a great example for the other young players coming through. 'She's not only a quality footballer but another great person to have in our squad.' Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hibernian defender Ellis Notley signs two-year contract extension
Ellis Notley has signed a two-year contract extension with Hibernian Women. With the 26-year-old's deal originally set to expire at the end of this season, Notley has penned a new deal that will run until Summer 2027. She joined the Club aged 13 before rapidly rising through the youth ranks to make her First Team debut in 2016, going on to become a key player in the senior squad – making 227 Hibs appearances to date. Ellis Notley The versatile defender has been a part of five cup-winning squads, lifting three Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups as a Hibernian player. In the 2018 SWPL Cup Final, she scored the opening goal, paving the way for Hibernian's emphatic 9-0 rout over Celtic at the Falkirk Stadium. Appointed Hibs Women Vice-Captain at the start of the 2024/25 season, Notley has played a key role in the team's charge for the ScottishPower Women's Premier League title and securing a place in March's Sky Sports Cup Final. After signing the new deal, she told HibsTV: 'I'm obviously delighted. I've been at the club a long time and it's been a great season so far. 'I'm happy that I've extended my contract and that I'm staying here.' Hibs Women Head Coach Grant Scott commented: 'Ellis is a great servant to the club, a consistent performer, and someone who leads by example every single day. 'Her character and leadership make her a vital part of this squad, and we're delighted to have her commit her future to Hibs.' Like this: Like Related
