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
2012 4th[2]
Website Club home page

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 defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
2 Scotland DF Laura Murray
5 Scotland MF Sammy Hare
6 Scotland DF Siobhan Hunter
7 Scotland MF Lizzie Arnot
10 Scotland MF Clare Williamson
11 Scotland DF Kirsty Smith
12 Scotland FW Katey Turner
13 Scotland GK Hannah Reid
17 Scotland MF Joelle Murray
18 Scotland MF Rachel Walkingshaw
No. Position Player
20 Scotland FW Susan Fairlie
22 New Zealand MF Tiffany Kawana Waugh
23 Scotland MF Zoe Johnstone
Scotland GK Jenna Fife
Scotland DF Kayleigh McConnell
Scotland MF Lucy Graham
Scotland MF Sarah Laverty
Scotland MF Lisa Robertson
Scotland FW Eliss Jenkins
Scotland FW Caroline Heron

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
Scotland Willie Kirk Lead Coach
Scotland Chris Roberts Assistant Coach
Scotland Pauline MacDonald Assistant Coach
Scotland Lizzie Fluke ASCC Strength & Conditioning Coach
Scotland Ian McCaldon Goalkeeper Coach
Scotland Emma Patrick Head Physiotherapist

Achievements

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

Season Competition Round Opposition Score
First Leg Second Leg Aggregate
2004–05 UEFA Women's Cup First Qualifying Round Croatia ŽNK Maksimir 5–0
First Qualifying Round Belgium KFC Rapide Wezemaal 3–2
First Qualifying Round Serbia ZFK Masinac Classic Niš 1–5
2006–07 UEFA Women's Cup First Qualifying Round Spain RCD Espanyol 1–4
First Qualifying Round Faroe Islands KÍ Klaksvík 2–1
First Qualifying Round France FCF Juvisy 0–6
2007–08 UEFA Women's Cup First Qualifying Round Austria SV Neulengbach 3–4
First Qualifying Round Poland Gol Częstochowa 4–1
First Qualifying Round Republic of Ireland Mayo 8–0

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Ladies Set For Big Kick Off". Hibernian F.C. official website. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
  2. ↑ "Scotland - Premier League Women". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  3. ↑ "Club Charter". Hibernian F.C. official website. 17 August 2009. 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. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  5. ↑ "History". Hibs Ladies FC. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Schoggl, Hans (30 April 2010). "Scotland (Women) - List of Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Women's Scottish Cup glory for Hibernian". BBC Sport. 14 November 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  8. ↑ MacKenzie, Roddy (15 November 2010). "Hibernian women again show the men way to Scottish Cup success". The Herald. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  9. ↑ "International Update". Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  10. ↑ "Five-star Hibs lift League Cup". Women's Soccer Scene. 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2011-07-18.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Premier League Players & Coaches". Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  12. ↑ "New manager for Hibs". Women's Soccer Scene. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  13. ↑ "Development Squad - Homepage". Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Schoggl, Hans (24 September 2010). "Scotland (Women) - List of Cup Winners". RSSSF. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  15. ↑ "Glasgow City add Scottish Cup to league trophy". BBC Sport (BBC). 13 November 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
  16. ↑ "Hibernian Edinburgh LFC - Results". Football Data. Retrieved 8 February 2013.

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