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SWPL refereeing under fire as Rangers escape with win

Rangers 2-1 Motherwell By Gethin Thurlow (31/8/25) Above: Kirsty Howat scores to put Rangers 2-0 against Motherwell Photo: @RangersWFC on X Referee Lauren Whitehead was the centre of attention as several poor decisions impacted the game, overshadowing Rangers’ victory over Motherwell, which kept them in touch with Celtic at the top of the SWPL. WhileContinue reading “SWPL refereeing under fire as Rangers escape with win”

Friday night delight for Hibs sees them put five past Partick

By Gethin Thurlow (22/8/25) Partick Thistle 0-5 Hibernian Above: Tiree Burchill’s shot is saved by Partick keeper Jeni Currie Photo: HibernianWomen on X Braces from newbie Tiree Burchill and Eilidh Adams helped Hibs eased past Partick Thistle to move top of the SWPL, piling pressure on the other contenders to keep up with them; beforeContinue reading “Friday night delight for Hibs sees them put five past Partick”

Lisa Rodgers’ last second heroics help Celtic to winning start over Hearts

Heart of Midlothian 1-2 Celtic By Gethin Thurlow (17/8/25) Above: Celtic celebrate scoring against Partick Thistle in 2023 Photo: celticfc.com Goalkeeper Lisa Rodgers made some inspired late saves to see Celtic past Hearts as they got off to a winning start in the SWPL and eased pressure on manager Elena Sadiku Right from the start,Continue reading “Lisa Rodgers’ last second heroics help Celtic to winning start over Hearts”

Renewed Rangers push for the title as Hibs aim to repeat: team-by-team guide to the 2025/26 SWPL

By Gethin Thurlow (16/8/25) Above: A player from each of the 10 SWPL clubs as the league launches for the new season Photo: Colin Poultney/Malcolm Mackenzie After years of Glasgow City domination, the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) had delivered 4 different winners in a row, and 3 straight title races going down to theContinue reading “Renewed Rangers push for the title as Hibs aim to repeat: team-by-team guide to the 2025/26 SWPL”

Gareth Taylor almost cost England the Euros; now he’s been hired by Liverpool

By Gethin Thurlow (9/8/25) Above: Gareth Taylor is unveiled as the new Liverpool manager Photo: Liverpool FC Two crucial assists and a game saving penalty in the quarter final, the winning goal in the semi and a game tying assist followed by the tournament-deciding goal. It’s not been the worst summer for Chloe Kelly. However,Continue reading “Gareth Taylor almost cost England the Euros; now he’s been hired by Liverpool”

One week on from the best day of my life: experiencing the Euros final live

Above: England celebrate with the fans after winning Euro 25 Photo: @Lionesses on X By Gethin Thurlow (3/8/25) I’ve been lucky enough to do a lot of amazing things in my life, but I’m not sure much will top seeing England win the Euros in Switzerland. I am truly grateful for what was ultimately aContinue reading “One week on from the best day of my life: experiencing the Euros final live”

Euros Final Preview: How tactical battle could favour England

By Gethin Thurlow (26/07/25). Above: Leah Williamson clears the ball as England hold on to a 1-0 victory over Spain the Nations League Photo: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian Here we are. 1 year and 11 months later and we have a 2023 World Cup final rematch on our hands. It’s the all-conquering Spanish, ledContinue reading “Euros Final Preview: How tactical battle could favour England”