Hibernian L.F.C.

Hibernian L.F.C.
Full name Hibernian Girls & Ladies Football Club
Founded 1999
Ground Albyn Park, Broxburn[1]
Head coach Willie Kirk
League Scottish Women's Premier League
2011 3rd[2]
Website Club home page
Home colours

Hibernian Girls & Ladies Football Club is a women's football team that plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League. Hibernian L.F.C. is affiliated with Hibernian F.C.[3] in Edinburgh and use the club's training facilities and wear the club's colours.

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History

Founded in 1997, for the initial two seasons of its existence the club was under the auspices of Preston Athletic.[4] The name changed to Hibernian in 1999 and they became one of the leading women's teams in Scotland.[5] In 2006–07 Hibs secured a domestic double, finishing the league campaign with an 100% record. The club has won the league championship three times[6] and then represented Scotland in the UEFA Women's Cup. In that competition they failed to progress beyond the first round in each instance, finishing second twice and third once in the group stage.

Hibernian won the Women's Scottish Cup in 2010, for the fifth time in eight years.[7] The team's success in the national cup competition has been contrasted to their male affiliate, who have not won the Scottish Cup since 1902.[8]

In January 2011 six Hibernian players were called into the Scotland women's national football team squad.[9] In May 2011 Hibernian beat local rivals Spartans 5–2 in the Scottish Women's Premier League Cup final.[10]

Stadium

For the 2011 season, Hibernian L.F.C. moved into Albyn Park, Broxburn,[1] the home of junior football club Broxburn Athletic. The club had previously played its home matches on the training ground of Hibernian F.C. in East Lothian.[1]

Current squad

[11] Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 GK Shannon Lynn
2 DF Rhonda Jones (captain)
3 DF Stef Malcolm
4 DF Frankie Brown
5 DF Suzy Robertson
6 MF Hollie Thomson
7 FW Hayley Cunningham
8 MF Natalie Ross (on loan from Arsenal Ladies)
9 FW Ellen Pia
10 DF Lisa Robertson
No. Position Player
11 FW Debbie McWhinnie
12 MF Jenna Ross
13 GK Hannah Reid
14 FW Claire Emslie
14 FW Rebecca Zoltie
16 MF Leanne Crichton
17 MF Joelle Murray
18 MF Laura Kennedy
19 MF Cat Nathans
20 FW Rebecca Dempster

Coaching staff

Since December 2009 they are managed by Hibernian FC Academy coach Willie Kirk.[12]

Current technical staff

As of 4 March 2011[11]
Name Job title
Willie Kirk Lead Coach
Chris Roberts Assistant Coach
Lizzie Fluke Strength & Conditioning Coach
Ian McCaldon Goalkeeper Coach
Emma Patrick Head Physiotherapist

Achievements

References

  1. ^ a b c "Ladies Set For Big Kick Off". Hibernian F.C. official website. 18 March 2011. http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20110318/ladies-set-for-big-kick-off_2262950_2318851. Retrieved 18 March 2011. 
  2. ^ "Scotland - Premier League Women". Soccerway. http://women.soccerway.com/national/scotland/womens-premier-division/2011/regular-season/. Retrieved 13 November 2011. 
  3. ^ "Club Charter". Hibernian F.C. official website. 17 August 2009. http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/page/ClubCharter/0,,10290,00.html. Retrieved 20 February 2011. "The Club continues to support girls and women's football through the Hibernian Ladies and Girls Football Teams." 
  4. ^ "Hibernian LFC". Scottish Women's Premier League. http://www.ultrasoft.hostinguk.com/swfa/Clubs.htm#HIBERNIAN. Retrieved 4 March 2011. 
  5. ^ "History". Hibs Ladies FC. http://web.mac.com/hibsladiesfc/Hibernian_Ladies_Football_Club/HISTORY.html. Retrieved 20 February 2011. 
  6. ^ a b Schoggl, Hans (30 April 2010). "Scotland (Women) - List of Champions". RSSSF. http://www.rsssf.com/tabless/scot-womchamp.html. Retrieved 20 February 2011. 
  7. ^ a b "Women's Scottish Cup glory for Hibernian". BBC Sport. 14 November 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/women/9188586.stm. Retrieved 20 February 2011. 
  8. ^ MacKenzie, Roddy (15 November 2010). "Hibernian women again show the men way to Scottish Cup success". The Herald. http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/more-scottish-football/hibernian-women-again-show-the-men-way-to-scottish-cup-success-1.1068178. Retrieved 20 February 2011. 
  9. ^ "International Update". Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC. http://www.hibsgirls.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ArticleID=87. Retrieved 20 February 2011. 
  10. ^ "Five-star Hibs lift League Cup". Women's Soccer Scene. 2011-05-26. http://www.womenssoccerscene.co.uk/womens-football-news-2010-2011/110526-02-womens-football-news.htm. Retrieved 2011-07-18. 
  11. ^ a b Hibernian Ladies A Squad
  12. ^ "New manager for Hibs". Women's Soccer Scene. 10 December 2009. http://womenssoccerscene.co.uk/womens-football-news-2009-2010/091210-01.htm. Retrieved 20 February 2011. 
  13. ^ a b Schoggl, Hans (24 September 2010). "Scotland (Women) - List of Cup Winners". RSSSF. http://www.rsssf.com/tabless/scot-womcuphist.html. Retrieved 20 February 2011. 
  14. ^ "Glasgow City add Scottish Cup to league trophy". BBC Sport (BBC). 13 November 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15713942.stm. Retrieved 13 November 2011. 

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