For my part an extended blether with #SWNT pioneer Elsie Cook leading to an impromptu peek behind the scenes at Hampden. 25 years of Glasgow City FC told through the words of co-founders Laura Montgomery and Carol-Anne Stewart. Class to contribute to the Scottish issue of Glory.

Will be going back to the freelance [and available for work] life at the start of October, so if you want women's football content, give me a shout

A good egg.

2️⃣ ¡Vamos con la segunda parte! ▶️ @RealMadridFem 0-0 Madrid CFF

On the 29th August 1974 the SFA ban on women's football was lifted. A ban that should never have been in place. Today we acknowledge all those who have fought, and continue to fight, for equality in Scotland and beyond. You can read the Glasgow City story by clicking below.

Ravenscraig Pioneer and first ever #SWNT manager, Elsie Cook, was joined by Lisa Evans to reflect on the lifting of the ban on women playing football in Scotland – 50 years ago today.

Issue 33 is coming soon Includes: Karen Fraser and Fiona Skillen on the lifting of the SFA ban on our women’s game Pre-order it here: 🛒 bit.ly/3AkVx63 The full contents here 📕 bit.ly/3WHZOrK And check out our new Substack: nutmegfootball.substack.com 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿➡ Easter Road We're heading to Edinburgh for our UEFA UEFA Women's EURO 2025 play-off against Hungary on Tuesday, 29 October. #SWNT

Abysmal.

"A very exciting programme - we look forward to it growing." Head of Women's Elite Football, Michael McArdle, sat down to talk through his 18 months in the role, covering youth squads, player pathways, the Next Gen Programme and more ⤵️

Last Sunday Brenna made her competitive return to action for Glasgow City following a 287 day injury absence. We sat down with the American striker as she shares the ups and downs of the last nine months. You can watch the full conversation here: tinyurl.com/287DaysLater

Obviamente.

London City Lionesses’ Kosovare Asllani: ‘We want to rewrite the rules for women’s football’ dlvr.it/TCxbgB

Traybakes at football >>>

Fans in Norway are fighting to have VAR scrapped. From Oslo - A story of champagne corks, fishcakes and croissants…#VAR espn.com/soccer/story/_…

First game of football in (at least) five years tonight. Back pain, imminent. Joy, infinite.

We've got a huge play-off in store – and we need your support. Tickets for our #WEURO play-off against Hungary at Easter Road are on sale now. ➡️ Secure your ticket now: scotfa.co/swnthungary #SWNT

🚨 La recuperación de Caroline Weir fase a fase. 🐐🤍

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Took a photo. Someone decided to put it at the front of a Scottish Football Periodical. New, nice. Buy it and enjoy good Scottish football writing things.