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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
'Excited' Andreatta says Scots can avoid relegation
Women's Nations League: Scotland v AustriaDate: 30 May Time: 19:35 BST Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow Coverage: Live on BBC Alba and also watch and follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website. New head coach Melissa Andreatta is more excited by the possibilities for the Scotland's Women's team after working with the players for the first time - and believes they can preserve their top-tier Nations League round off a so-far miserable Nations League Group A1 campaign at home to Austria on Friday before travelling to the Netherlands four days later - with both matches live on the they did during their first stint in League A in 2023, Scotland have struggled among the elite of the Nations League and have yet to take a point from their four have a chance of preserving their League A status via a play-off, they will need to beat Austria by two goals at lost 1-0 on matchday one at the Josko Arena but those are Austria's only points of their own modest the former Australia assistant head coach was asked if she believes her new side can avoid Nations League relegation, she replied "we believe we can do that".The 46-year-old added: "'Excited' is a good word for me to use. I definitely am, but I want to be measured as well and know that it's going to take time and there's progress to be made in order to match our ambition with the belief."The first few weeks have been more than I had hoped for. I said to the players that I'm falling in love with this country and the football speaks for itself. "I only see opportunity and yes, there's going to be tough times and yes, there's a lot of progress to be made, but we believe in what we have, we believe we have what it takes and we're going to fight."Andreatta has taken over following the exit of Pedro Martinez Losa - who is now in charge of Mexican club Tigres - after Scotland's failure to reach the Euro 2025 will only have two games to work with Rachel Corsie, as the 35-year-old will retire at the end of this international Australian paid tribute to the former captain's demeanour around what will be her final international camp."Rachel Corsie - what a legend," added Andreatta."It's been super humbling to to work with her in these past few days and the professionalism of Rachel is what's really stood out and her willingness to share her experiences with both players and staff."I think she's had a really positive impact on the group on her return to camp and all she's focused on is her role and what the team needs to do to play the way we want to."In Andreatta's first squad there is a first call up for Hibernian striker Kathleen McGovern, who has 25 goals for the Scottish Women's Premier League leaders, while Rangers captain Nicola Docherty and two club-mates - winger Brogan Hay and forward Kirsty Howat - have also been have failed to reach a major tournament since 2019. 'Austria call in attacking reinforcements' Analysis - BBC Scotland commentator Thomas DuncanAndreatta will hope to take some inspiration from her Austrian counterpart Alexander Schreibl, who took charge of his first game against Scotland in February and emerged with a narrow 1-0 win. These sides have been separated by a single goal the last two times they have met with one win apiece, an illustration of how closely fought Friday's game will be. Austria have found the going tough since that opening victory, though, losing 4-1 to Germany and 3-1 home and away to the took the lead in two of those three games though, and Schreibl has called in extra attacking reinforcements to try to make the difference against Scotland, who have struggled for goals for a long time now against sides who have similar or greater squad quality. Striker Nicole Billa, who has 47 goals in 106 caps, has been recalled and could start in a front two, which has been deployed behind a diamond midfield throughout the Nations League. Another forward, Eileen Campbell is also back from a hip Scotland needing a two-goal victory to give themselves a chance of staying in League A, Austria know if they use their firepower correctly it will make life very difficult for Andreatta's side. Scotland squad Goalkeepers: Eartha Cumings (Rosengard), Lee Gibson (Glasgow City), Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit).Defenders: Jenna Clark (Liverpool), Rachel Corsie (unattached), Nicola Docherty (Rangers), Sophie Howard (Leicester City), Emma Lawton (Celtic), Rachel McLauchlan (Rangers), Amy Muir (Glasgow City), Kirsty Smith (unattached).Midfielders: Chelsea Cornet (Rangers), Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea), Lauren Davidson (Brann), Freya Gregory (Newcastle United), Brogan Hay (Rangers), Kirsty MacLean (Rangers), Amy Rodgers (Bristol City), Emma Watson (Manchester United), Caroline Weir (Real Madrid).Forwards: Kirsty Howat (Rangers), Mia McAulay (Rangers), Kathleen McGovern (Hibernian), Martha Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur).
CNA
3 days ago
- Health
- CNA
Knight out of England's home summer with hamstring injury
LONDON :England batter Heather Knight was ruled out of their home summer programme due to a hamstring injury on Thursday but the country's cricket board hoped she would return in time for the 50-overs World Cup in India in September. The former captain's unbeaten 66 helped England seal a 3-0 Twenty20 series sweep against West Indies at Chelmsford on Monday but Knight looked in discomfort towards the end and did not field in the second innings. "An MRI scan has revealed that Heather Knight has suffered a significant tendon injury to her right hamstring and will be ruled out of home international cricket and The Hundred in 2025," the board said in a statement. "She will now undergo further assessment with the England women's medical team to determine the next steps of her management. "Although no return date can be set at this stage, it is hoped Heather will be available for selection for the ICC Women's World Cup in September 2025." The former England captain will miss the one-day series against West Indies and the tour of India in June and July.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Wales back Keight to join Sale Sharks in summer
Wales international Courtney Keight will join Sale Sharks Women for the 2025-26 versatile back - who can operate at centre, full-back or on the wing - will depart Bristol Bears Women having signed a one-year deal with said: "I have always placed a lot of importance on a good environment and culture because I want to feel like I'm valued and supported and part of a team."I've always seen Sale as being a place where that's the case. Players and coaches support each other and have fun, they celebrate everything together and that really drew me to the club. "On the pitch there's obviously a lot of investment and that tells me that there's a lot of ambition to be successful in the future. As a whole it looks like a great place to be and I can see myself thriving. I can't wait to get started."Sharks' new head coach Tom Hudson said: "I've spent the past two seasons as a competitor, looking for a weakness in Courtney's game, so I'm incredibly happy and relieved that that's everyone else's problem now."She has so much potential still and we have every intention of ripping off the mask and turning her into a PWR superstar."
News.com.au
23-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Catley's Gunners out to end Barca run
Football: Aussie Stephanie Catley will be just one of the Matildas stars who will feature in a superstar-filled Champions League final.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Black girls being failed by sport, report says
Charity Women in Sport has called on sport's leaders to do more for young black says they face more barriers to accessing sport than girls from other backgrounds, and many "fall out of love" with sport in their teens.A new report from the charity says twice as many black girls as white girls dream of becoming elite athletes in the UK - yet black girls are the least likely to take part in says 48% of black girls fall out of love with sport in their teens because of issues such as racism, misogyny and inflexible sporting structures. Tessa Sanderson, who won women's javelin gold for Great Britain at the 1984 Olympics and is a Women in Sport ambassador, says the research is "truly heartbreaking". Sanderson added: "We must build a sporting culture that lifts black girls up, not one that shuts them out."The charity wants "urgent action" from sports leaders, coaches and policymakers, including better representation of black women at all levels of their recommendations include educating paid and voluntary staff about diversity, enforcing anti-racism and anti-misogyny policies, collecting and using data on gender and ethnicity participation, developing more community initiatives and having more flexibility in talent pathways to cater for additional needs of black girls."Sports providers need to sit up and listen if they are to do right by black girls and there is little doubt of the benefit to sport from doing so," said Stephanie Hilborne, chief executive officer of Women in research was supported by British Cycling, British Rowing, England Hockey, England Netball, the England and Wales Cricket Board, the Football Association, the Lawn Tennis Association, and the Rugby Football Union.
