By Gethin Thurlow 16/9/25 Above: Jess Fitzgerald in her new colours Photo: Hibernian FC Hibernian brought in two Irish players on deadline day as they add depth to a narrow-looking squad, ahead of what is likely their final European game of the season – a second leg Europa Cup tie against Inter Milan in whichContinue reading “Hibs look west to bolster squad as European exit looms”
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Vignola hat-trick seals Everton Derby Demolition
Liverpool 1-4 Everton By Gethin Thurlow 7/9/25 Above: Ornella Vignola celebrates after one of her goals at Anfield today for Everton. Photo: The Straits Times. Ornella Vignola’s dream debut saw Everton to a perfect start to the WSL campaign, as Brian Sorensen’s tactical nous shone through and the Gareth Taylor era at Liverpool got offContinue reading “Vignola hat-trick seals Everton Derby Demolition”
Young Matilda Milly Boughton goes Pro at Scottish Champions Hibs
By Kieran Yap & Gethin Thurlow (4/9/25) Above: Boughton unveiled at Hibs’ Easter Road stadium Photo: hibernianfc.co.uk As she signs her first professional contract, Australia and UK editors Kieran Yap and Gethin Thurlow combine to look at what Boughton can bring to Hibernian, and the role she could play. Milly Broughton has been almost aContinue reading “Young Matilda Milly Boughton goes Pro at Scottish Champions Hibs”
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”
UWCL Qualifiers: Scotland’s Glasgow City and Hibernian bow out
By Gethin Thurlow (28/08/2025) Above: Hibernian captain Rachael Boyle scores for Hibernian. Photo: HibernianWomen on X. Glasgow City 0-2 Austria Wien Two moments of quality saw Austria Wien move past Glasgow in a tight game. Both teams imposed themselves on the game in the first half, with possession andchances shared pretty evenly between the twoContinue reading “UWCL Qualifiers: Scotland’s Glasgow City and Hibernian bow out”
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”
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