Hibernian L.F.C.

Hibernian L.F.C.
Full name Hibernian Girls & Ladies Football Club
Founded 1999
Ground Albyn Park, Broxburn[1]
Head coach Chris Roberts
League Scottish Women's Premier League
2015 2nd
Website Club home page

Hibernian Girls & Ladies Football Club is a women's football team that plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League, the top division of women's football in Scotland. Hibernian L.F.C. is affiliated with Hibernian[2] 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.[3] The name changed to Hibernian in 1999 and they became one of the leading women's teams in Scotland.[4] 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[5] 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.[6] 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.[7]

In January 2011, six Hibernian players were called into the Scotland women's national football team squad.[8] In May 2011 Hibernian beat local rivals Spartans 5–2 in the Scottish Women's Premier League Cup final.[9]

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 28 March 2016.[10] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
21 Scotland GK Jenna Fife
13 Scotland GK Hannah Reid
3 Scotland DF Kayleigh McConnell
4 Scotland DF Amy Lynch
10 Scotland DF Clare Williams
11 Scotland DF Kirsty Smith
13 Scotland DF Siobhan Hunter
5 Scotland MF Sammy Hare
7 Scotland MF Lizzie Arnot
8 Scotland MF Lucy Graham
No. Position Player
14 Scotland MF Lisa Robertson
16 Scotland MF Ellis Jenkins
17 Scotland MF Joelle Murray
19 Scotland MF Chelsea Cornet
20 Scotland MF Tiffany Kawana-Waugh
23 Scotland MF Zoe Johnstone
0 Scotland FW Clare Emslie
9 Scotland FW Caroline Heron
9 Scotland FW Katey Turner
24 Scotland FW Lia Tweedie

Coaching staff

They are managed by Chris Roberts, with Assistant Coach Claire Ditchburn, who took over after former coach Willie Kirk took up a post with Bristol Academy in the Women's Super League in England.[11]

The ladies development squad is coached by Alfie Smith.[12]

Current technical staff

As of 4 March 2011[13]
Name Job title
Scotland Chris Roberts Lead Coach
England Claire Ditchburn Assistant Coach
Scotland Kevin Milne Coach
Scotland Kristin Main Head Physiotherapist
Scotland Laura Burns Massage Therapist

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 Ladies League 8–0

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Ladies Set For Big Kick Off". Hibernian F.C. official website. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Hibernian LFC". Scottish Women's Premier League. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  4. ↑ "History". Hibs Ladies FC. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  5. 1 2 Schoggl, Hans (30 April 2010). "Scotland (Women) - List of Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  6. 1 2 "Women's Scottish Cup glory for Hibernian". BBC Sport. 14 November 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  7. ↑ MacKenzie, Roddy (15 November 2010). "Hibernian women again show the men way to Scottish Cup success". The Herald. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  8. ↑ "International Update". Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  9. ↑ "Five-star Hibs lift League Cup". Women's Soccer Scene. 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2011-07-18.
  10. ↑ "Ladies Team". Hibernian L.F.C. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  11. ↑ "New manager for Hibs". Women's Soccer Scene. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  12. ↑ "Development Squad - Homepage". Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  13. ↑ "Premier League Players & Coaches". Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  14. 1 2 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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