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.
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
As of 22 April 2013. [11]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. |
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Position |
Player
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GK |
Hannah Reid
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| |
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GK |
Jenna Fife
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| 2 |
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DF |
Laura Murray
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| 4 |
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DF |
Frankie Brown
|
| 5 |
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MF |
Sammy Hare
|
| 6 |
|
DF |
Siobhan Hunter
|
| 7 |
|
MF |
Lizzie Arnot
|
| 8 |
|
MF |
Caroline Weir
|
| 10 |
|
MF |
Clare Williamson
|
| 11 |
|
FW |
Kirsty Smith |
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| No. |
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Position |
Player
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| 12 |
|
FW |
Katey Turner
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| 17 |
|
MF |
Joelle Murray
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| 18 |
|
MF |
Rachel Walkingshaw
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| 20 |
|
FW |
Susan Fairlie
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DF |
Ashley Fish
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| |
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MF |
Zoe Johnstone
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| |
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MF |
Mariel Kaney
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| |
 |
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Tiffany Kawana Waugh
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| |
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|
Sarah Laverty |
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Coaching staff
Since December 2009 they are managed by Hibernian FC Academy coach Willie Kirk.[12]
The ladies development squad is coached by Alfie Smith.[13]
Current technical staff
- As of 4 March 2011[11]
| Name |
Job title |
| Willie Kirk |
Lead Coach |
| Chris Roberts |
Assistant Coach |
| Pauline MacDonald |
Assistant Coach |
| Lizzie Fluke |
Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Ian McCaldon |
Goalkeeper Coach |
| Emma Patrick |
Head Physiotherapist |
Achievements
- Scottish Cup[14]
- Winners (5): 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010[7]
- Runners-up (1): 2011[15]
European History
Hibernian have participated in three seasons of UEFA competitions, exiting at the first qualifying round stage on each occasion.[16]
UEFA Women's Cup
- 2004–05: First qualifying round
- 2006–07: First qualifying round
- 2007–08: First qualifying round
References
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