'Hearts' strong start deserves to be acknowledged' - Corsiepublished at 16:43 15 October 2024

"It's the type of result we've been waiting for."
Well, Rachel Corsie, the wait is over. Hearts made history once more with their first win over reigning SWPL champions Celtic and extend their four-point lead above Elena Sadiku's side.
Kayla Jardine's deflected first half effort was the difference as Eva Olid's side defended resolutely to keep Celtic at bay.
While the champions were leggy and suffering from their first Champions League exploit against Twente last week, Scotland captain Corsie was keen to heap the praise on Hearts on this week's Behind the Goals podcast.
"It’s a big result for Hearts, that’s the type of result that we’ve been waiting for, for them to show they are capable of it, she said. "Are they there yet, can they really start to take points in these games to help them stay at the top of the league? That was the question.
"Hearts are a team that have a lot of ability and have shown that they can consistently push the top sides and have their own ambitions.
"But, when you look at the table now, they’ve won as many games as City and Rangers. You have to acknowledge that because we’re ten games in.
"That's a fair number of games to have a real reflection on how the performances are going and a moment to take stock, so a big result for them."