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  1. 'I love seeing so many Scots doing well in WSL'published at 16:52 17 September 2024

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    Scotland and Aston Villa defender Rachel Corsie is relishing the prospect of facing international team-mate Erin Cuthbert when the new Women's Super League season gets under way on Friday evening.

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  2. Goals galore in SWPL team of the weekendpublished at 11:11 17 September 2024

    SWPL TOTW

    Lee Gibson (Glasgow City): Kept a clean sheet and made a couple of crucial saves - as well as one worldie - to help secure a narrow win for City at Motherwell.

    Caitlin Hayes (Celtic): Another calm and comfortable performance at the back for the defender, also key offensively in her side's victory at Partick Thistle.

    Lizzie Waldie (Hearts): Back-to-back clean sheets for Hearts - who comfortably disposed of Aberdeen - and Waldie has played her part in that. Hearts are in great form and their defence can’t be ignored in the impressive run.

    Poppy Lawson (Hibs): Not only was the defender making her much-anticipated return, but she marked it with a lovely goal against Queen's Park.

    Louisa Boyes (Motherwell): Motherwell might feel hard done by not taking something from their game with City in which Boyes was brilliant and influential in midfield.

    Camille Lafaix (Rangers): Rangers weren't at their best in the win over Spartans, but Lafaix looked assured in the middle of the park. Aside from opening her Rangers account with a double, she spread the ball well and drove forward with intent.

    Jade McLaren (Montrose): Scored the winner in what was an important victory over Dundee United. The midfielder had chances before her goal eventually came but kept at it and was rewarded.

    Shannon McGregor (Celtic): Did well for the first goal to get Celtic off the mark and help set the tone for her side. Her second was hit with power from distance, demonstrating the confidence the summer arrival from Hibs is playing with.

    Sade Adamolekun (Hearts): Another inspired performance. The Jamaica forward scored the goal that wrapped up another impressive win for Hearts and was a real influence throughout.

    Eilidh Adams (Hibs): Bounced back from the disappointment of derby defeat to help her side to a comfortable win with a hat-trick. Quite a way to reach 50 goals for Hibs.

    Katie Wilkinson (Rangers): Aside from her two goals and assist, she worked her socks off. Always chasing balls, setting up attacks and running into the right positions. Her goals are proving their worth to Rangers. That's now 16 goals since her summer move to Glasgow.

  3. 'Hurt' Hibs deliver derby 'reaction'published at 10:47 17 September 2024

    Poppy LawsonImage source, SNS

    Poppy Lawson insists Hibs' derby "reaction" gives them belief as they look to beat Glasgow City in the league for the first time in 17 years.

    Grant Scott's side thumped Queen's Park 6-1 at Meadowbank on Sunday to bounce back from the disappointing 4-0 derby defeat by Hearts.

    Lawson made her long-awaited return to the starting line-up and got herself on the scoresheet, with a trip to Petershill Park next up this weekend.

    "I think it was all about getting minutes in my legs," the defender told club media, external.

    "Three points and up the road but I think it wasn't our best performance but we're happy with the points.

    "Last week hurt, this week was about a reaction. We probably didn't get the reaction in the performance but we did in the result and we'll take confidence going into City next week."

  4. Montrose 2-1 Dundee United: What the managers saidpublished at 10:55 16 September 2024

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    Jade McLaren scored the winning goal for Montrose in the final minutes of the match.

    Montrose manager Craig Feroz:

    "I think the past few weeks have been really critical and I thought we were outstanding and thoroughly deserved the three points.

    "Last season we proved we play until the last minute and yet again we proved that so I think it's a fair result for us."

    Dundee United manager Suzy Shepherd:

    "The first half was really frustrating, we weren't battling hard enough, showed very little composure on the ball.

    "We did improve in the second half, I thought there was a goal coming for us in the final 15 minutes but we were done on the counter."

  5. Hibernian 6-1 Queen's Park: What the managers saidpublished at 10:49 16 September 2024

    Eilidh AdamsImage source, SNS

    Hibs boss Grant Scott:

    "I thought we had flashes of good play, getting six goals is good for us, keeps building the confidence as we go forward.

    "We were a little bit slack, we created a number of chances and we need to be a bit more clinical in our finishing."

    Queen's Park boss Craig Joyce:

    "I don't think our performance in the first half was good enough but there was much needed improvement in the second half.

    "The girls know what they're up against so to give them a four goal head start in 10/12 minutes is not good enough.

    "The gulf is as big as you make it. We showed that in the second half but we shot ourselves in the foot with the first."

  6. Rangers 6-1 Spartans: What the managers saidpublished at 10:39 16 September 2024

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    Rangers manager Jo Potter: "We didn't quite perform to the level we've been wanting to get to, and probably been used to, since the start of the season.

    "Spartans are a good team, I don't think they warrant the position they're in in the league but I think we needed to be a bit better.

    "There's things to work on, there's positives to take but I wasn't too happy at half-time."

    Spartans manager Jack Beesley: "Rangers dominated for most of the game so to be 3-1 down after 81 minutes is probably quite flattering but that's probably the nature of part time vs full-time.

    "I think we showed for large spells we can be resolute and we can defend. One thing we didn't plan for was going 1-0 up, at that point the girls' heads were probably all over the place.

    "If the girls are disappointed to concede a few late goals to Rangers that's certainly a positive."

  7. Partick Thistle 0-3 Celtic: What the managers saidpublished at 10:12 16 September 2024

    Partick Thistle v CelticImage source, SNS

    Partick Thistle manager Brian Graham:

    "It's a bit difficult when you concede inside the first minute against the Champions. I thought the players bounced back after about half an hour.

    "In the second half they didn't really cut us open, Jeni [Currie] didn't really have many saves to make.

    "I think we gifted them two sloppy goals. I thought we were very wasteful in the final third.

    "You've got to look at the opposition you're playing against, they're competing in the Champions League."

    Celtic manager Elena Sadiku:

    "In the first half we were brilliant. In the second half we created chances and I think it was a well earned three points and job done.

    "I've built a great squad, we performed really well as a team and that's something we've been talking about.

    "Everybody wants to play and everybody will get the chance to play. I'm proud of all the players and I can't wait to push for more games and perform better."

  8. Motherwell 0-1 Glasgow City: What the managers saidpublished at 09:37 16 September 2024

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    Emily Whelan scored the only goal of the game in Glasgow City's narrow victory.

    Motherwell manager Paul Brownlie:

    "I'm disappointed with the result I actually feel we deserved more out of the game with the opportunities we created.

    "I'm delighted with the mentality the players showed, I thought the energy levels were brilliant.

    "I thought we attacked well, defended well when we had to and carried a huge threat."

    Glasgow City manager Leanne Ross:

    "I thought we made it very difficult for ourselves.

    "We started the game very well but the longer it goes at 1-0 it gives Motherwell that belief that there's something to take from the game.

    "I thought Motherwell played really well, they made it difficult for us but I'm pleased to get the three points."

  9. Hearts 3-0 Aberdeen: What they saidpublished at 09:19 16 September 2024

    Hearts v AberdeenImage source, Malcolm Mackenzie/SWPL

    Hearts manager Eva Olid:

    "The first half was difficult. Aberdeen came out strong, they were pressing and we couldn't find a free player.

    "A credit to them of course but we were not ourselves.

    "The players need to keep in their mind the second half and perform the same next week."

    Aberdeen captain Hannah Stewart:

    "I thought it was a real team performance, I don't think you can fault any player across the pitch.

    "Everyone did their jobs. Yes we come away with a 3-0 loss but I couldn't be prouder of the girls.

    "We battled, we defended for our lives and we had chances, on a different day they fall and it's a different game."

  10. SWPL: Have your saypublished at 18:18 15 September 2024

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  11. Celtic's Gallacher expecting 'tough test' v Thistlepublished at 16:04 14 September 2024

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    Amy Gallacher is expecting a "tough game" against Partick Thistle on Sunday.

    The reigning champions poached Thistle defender Emma Lawton from the part-time outfit on deadline day and her debut in green and white could be up against her old teammates.

    "[We're expecting] A hard test," the midfielder told CelticTV, external.

    "It's always a hard game against them.

    "Brian [Graham] has got them well drilled, they're a hard team to play against. It'll be a tough game but hopefully we can get the three points.

    "One game at a time, we've got a tough run in but focus on the league first and take what comes."

  12. Rangers' Devlin 'excited' to continue work with Potterpublished at 15:15 14 September 2024

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    Rangers signing Charlie Devlin can't wait to continue working with Jo Potter.

    The midfielder joined the Glasgow side on deadline day on a season-long loan from Birmingham City, Potter's former club.

    "There is no better feeling than holding up a trophy," Devlin told club media, external.

    "That is something that every player wants to do and I just want to keep doing that.

    "I feel like at Birmingham I was at a standstill and I have worked with Jo before and when she spoke to me about the ambition of the club and what she's trying to achieve I was on board and I wanted to come as soon as possible.

    "When I worked with Jo she made me feel good, she made me understand more about my playing style and she let me be me and I think that is the main thing as a player.

    "When a manager lets us be who you are as a player and I am excited to continue that."

  13. Motherwell sign Berry on loan from Rangerspublished at 20:10 13 September 2024

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    Motherwell have signed Laura Berry from fellow SWPL side Rangers on a season-long loan deal.

    The 17-year-old also spent last season on loan with the Women of Steel as they finished seventh in the top flight.

  14. Game of the weekend: Celtic to slip up on 'banana skin' at Thistle?published at 16:39 13 September 2024

    Celtic resume domestic action this weekend after reaching the second round of Champions League qualifyingImage source, SNS
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    Celtic resume domestic action this weekend after reaching the second round of Champions League qualifying

    After the high of their Champions League exploits, might Celtic come a cropper at Partick Thistle on Sunday?

    Having come through ties against KuPS of Finland and Lithuanians Gintra, Elena Sadiku's side will host Vorskla Poltava of Ukraine later this month as they bid to make history by reaching the group stage.

    First, though, the reigning SWPL champions have domestic matters to attend to, with a trip on Sunday to a Thistle side who thrashed Motherwell 4-0 last time out.

    Former Scotland and Celtic goalkeeper Gemma Fay reckons the Petershill Park tussle is the pick of the weekend action as Thistle look to spring an upset.

    Celtic are unbeaten in the league so far, with four wins and a draw, while Brian Graham's team have lost to Hibs, Rangers and Glasgow City, but are looking to make it three games without defeat.

    "That's the game that sparks my attention," Fay said on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

    "Celtic have been away doing Champions League exploits and they're into that final qualification round. They've lost Chloe Craig to an ACL injury, which is a huge miss for them in defence.

    "Partick Thistle have had a bit of a yo-yo start, but they were sensational against Motherwell last week.

    "Celtic's league form has been good, but it's not been great. Elena Sadiku would admit that herself.

    "You've got Celtic coming back from Europe. You've got Partick Thistle coming off a really good performance against Motherwell.

    "It's going to be back at Petershill as well, which, even though it's going to have a new pitch, it's still a really tight, windy place.

    "That will be a tricky fixture for Celtic if we get the Partick Thistle we know can make it really, really difficult for the top sides, which they've done for the last couple of seasons.

    "That has the potential of being a banana skin."

    How to follow the weekend action on BBC

    You can watch Partick Thistle v Celtic (16:10 BST kick-off) on Sunday live on BBC Alba and the BBC Sport website, app and iPlayer.

    We will also bring you live text coverage of Sunday's full six-game SWPL card, which includes Hearts v Aberdeen, Glasgow City's visit to Motherwell, and Rangers at home to Spartans.

    Every goal and talking point will be covered, with the live text starting from 12:50 on the BBC Sport website and app.

    Then, on Monday night, watch the best of the weekend action on the SWPL highlights show on BBC Scotland at 19:00.