5 days ago
'Leader' Lauder takes up player-assistant coach role at City
Hayley Lauder says it "makes sense" to take on a player-assistant coach role at Glasgow City. The 35-year-old midfielder fills the position after former assistant Leanne Crichton joined Rangers as their new head has made 252 appearances since joining City in December 2014 and has won seven SWPL titles, two Scottish Cups and one League Cup."I'm very excited," Lauder said. "The stage that I'm at playing wise, it is a move that makes sense for me."I can continue providing that support as a player to the team, but also as a member of staff to Leanne [Ross]."We have always had a good relationship and one that is really honest. We can challenge each other, but always have that respect there. I'm looking forward to continuing that."City head coach Leanne Ross added: "I'm absolutely delighted to have Hayley stepping into the role of player-assistant coach."She is someone who knows this club inside out having been here for over a decade, has strong and genuine relationships within the team, and is someone I have complete trust in."Her knowledge of the game is exceptional, and moving into coaching feels like a natural progression for her at this stage of her career."She's been a leader on the pitch for years, and now she'll bring that same insight and passion to the coaching side. I'm delighted to have her working with the team in this role."
