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Motherwell will face Rangers in the first post-split fixture at K-Park on Sunday.

Fresh from securing their first Scottish Cup Semi-Final place since 2022, the women of steel will return to league action this weekend, as they welcome title-chasers Rangers to East Kilbride.

The showdown in South Lanarkshire will mark the first top-six fixture in the club’s history.

The Tale of the Tape 

Motherwell 

Paul Brownlie’s side defeated Boroughmuir Thistle by three-goals to nil to secure their place in the final-four at Hampden. Louisa Boyes netted the opener from close-range before a mix-up in the Boroughmuir box deflected Katie Rice’s whipped corner-kick into the back of their own net. Captain Gill Inglis made it three shortly before the half-time break, as Motherwell held a comfortable three-goal cushion at the break. The women of steel will face Glasgow City in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final.

Motherwell will be keen to demonstrate their standards against the full-time teams, as they prepare for an intense post-split campaign before building up towards their day in Glasgow next month. The women of steel will look to disrupt their top-six opponents title-hopes, as Rangers remain locked in a closely-fought title challenge with Celtic, Hibernian and Glasgow City.

Motherwell will have a strengthened line-up this weekend, as Brodie Greenwood becomes eligible after being cup-tied last weekend. Striker Amy Sharkey, Sienna McGoldrick and Sophie Black will all return to action after representing Scotland under-17s in the second round of UEFA Women’s Euro Qualifying campaign. Striker Eilidh Austin will remain unavailable to face her parent club.

Rangers 

The visitors head to South Lanarkshire in fine form, maintaining a seven-game unbeaten record after draining 2-2 with top-six rivals Hearts a fortnight ago. Rangers sit third in the SWPL table, two-points behind league leaders Glasgow City and Hibernian.

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Hampden bound.

Motherwell became the first-team to secure their place in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final after defeating hosts Boroughmuir Thistle by three-goals to nil in the Scottish Capital.

Meadowbank played host to the first women’s Quarter-Final tie, with Louisa Boyes firing Motherwell into the ascendency with an opener midway through the first-half. A lack of communication in the Thistle backline saw Katie Rice’s whipped corner-kick bundled into the back of the net for a quickfire second.

Captain Gill Inglis led by example moments before half-time, curling home a precise right-footed effort to confirm the women of steel’s place in Glasgow next month.

Head Coach Paul Brownlie made two changes from the side that suffered defeat to title-chasers Glasgow City last weekend. Midfielder Sarah Gibb returned to the starting XI alongside Chelsie Watson, as Shannon Leishman dropped to the bench. Striker Eilidh Austin dropped out of the squad, with recent addition Brodie Greenwood also missing out after the pair previously represented Rangers and Hearts respectively in the previous rounds.

Striker Amy Sharkey, Sienna McGoldrick, and Sophie Black were all unavailable due to their involvement in the Scotland under-17 squad.

Motherwell struggled to find their composure within the opening phases of play, as the women of steel failed to carve out a notable opportunity on the Thistle goal despite dominating the vast majority of possession. The visitors fortunes soon changed midway through the first-half, with Louisa Boyes prodding home a whipped delivery across the face of goal to pull the women of steel into the ascendency. Motherwell continued to strengthen their advantage moments later, as Katie Rice’s drilled corner-kick ricocheted through multiple jerseys before falling to the feet of a Boroughmuir defender, who diverted the ball into her own net.

Skipper Gill Inglis made it three moments before half-time, curling a magnificent right-footed effort across the Boroughmuir goalkeeper that nestled comfortably into the top-left corner.

With a comfortable three-goal cushion heading into the second-half, the visitors coasted over the line to secure their place in the Semi-Final.

Defender Eve Donald made her long-awaited return to action after over two seasons sidelined with injury. A welcome return, as Motherwell earned their first match back at Hampden since the 2022 Scottish Cup Semi-Final against Rangers.

A stalwart of the Motherwell midfield, Lucy Ronald quickly established her place at the core of the squad after signing permanently from Glasgow Women in 2022, earning the women’s player of the year award in her maiden season, but the then 21-year-old soon had to face a cup heartbreak. 

The National Stadium beckoned, as the women of steel prepared to face Rangers in a highly-anticipated Scottish Cup Semi-Final at Hampden Park, but less than a fortnight until the meeting in Glasgow; Ronald’s sixteen-month spell on the sidelines with an ACL-injury began. Over two-years on, the women of steel have the opportunity to return to Hampden Park for only the second time in the club’s history when they face Boroughmuir Thistle at Meadowbank on Sunday. Ronald remains focused on making up for lost time.

“Missing out on the Scottish Cup Semi-Final at Hampden was heartbreaking,” Ronald explained.

“It’s been my biggest dream since I was young to play at the National stadium, so to miss out by a week when we had a massive double-header, playing one of our first games to be held at Fir Park only the week before the game at Hampden was a tough pill for me to swallow.

“The injury was incredibly sudden, so to head to Hampden two-weeks later, I was filled with so many mixed-emotions. I was so proud to watch the squad on the pitch, but at the same time, I was absolutely heartbroken to be watching from the stands because I knew that the opportunity to play at Hampden had been taken from me.

“However, I’ve used it as motivation through my rehab. I wanted to get myself back to performing at the same level with the belief that I could potentially have that opportunity again, but at the same time I’m remaining level-headed and taking every moment as it comes.”

Two-years on and Motherwell are on the road to Scottish Cup glory, cruising to a formidable 7-0 victory over Rossvale in their opening cup fixture before defeating Bonnyrigg Rose by six-goals to nil at K-Park. The women of steel will face SWPL2 promotion-chasers Boroughmuir Thistle at the Quarter-Final stage in the Scottish capital on Sunday, and Ronald is relishing the opportunity.

“Sunday’s game means a lot to me,” Ronald added.

“These occasions are what we live for as footballers, and ultimately you never know how many opportunities you’re going to have to play at these special venues in your career. Football is incredible sometimes though, because we have that opportunity to earn a place at Hampden again, and I am determined to do everything I can to support the team to another Scottish Cup Semi-Final.

“Boroughmuir Thistle will be an incredibly tough test. They are well-organised, performing to a high-standard in SWPL2, and will be fully motivated to cause a cup upset.

“They have a very strong side with a lot of experienced players, so we understand the challenge ahead won’t be an easy one. The squad consists of players that have played at the highest level for a number of years, so despite the difference in league position; they’re certainly not to be underestimated. We will be prepared for what’s to come and will be expecting a challenging contest.”

The women of steel have remained resolute since confirming their top-six SWPL status, with intense preparations continuing, as the squad prepare for Sunday’s Scottish Cup showdown.

“Preparations have been good,” Ronald said.

“Collectively as players, we know what’s at stake for ourselves and the football club. It’s a massive opportunity and a privilege to play at Hampden Park and we are all focused on securing our place at the Semi-Final stage. As a team and as a staff group, the expectations are always set at a high level, our standards and approach remain consistent whether in training or on a matchday. We have approached this week in the correct manner, and will be looking to replicate our performances on the training pitch this Sunday.

“Of course it’s an exciting prospect, as we’ve had a really good season so far. Securing the first top-six finish in the club’s history was a huge achievement, and we are determined ton continue that form into the cup competition. We are taking every game as it comes, preparing with the right mindset, as we know that Sunday will be a massive test for us.”

Callum Slattery was in the midst of fine form when he suddenly lost the woman closest to him, his mum. From there, he wanted to make sure he did her proud by having the season of his life.

To do that, he needed to be mentally and physically prepared for the gruelling season that awaited him. But he did all these things and was flying high when suddenly, in January 2024, he was dealt a cruel hand.

An ACL rupture in a freak training ground incident meant Slattery was going to be out of action for a year. And with his contract expiring in just six months time and with him just short of 100 games for the club he now calls home, his life was thrown into disarray.

In this two-part special, Slattery sits down to speak just days after the injury occurred to discuss the difficult year that was ahead of him and the uncertainty that accompanied it.

In the second segment, Slattery speaks from the same spot he did 13 months prior; only this time, he had come back to full fitness, signed a new contract and was close to being back to the level of player he was before this horrible knee injury.

It had been the hardest period of his life, but Slattery had rolled with the punches, and now the sky is the limit.

Dan Casey is your G4 Claims player of the month for February. 

The Irish centre-back was pivotal in the 2-1 win over Dundee in Michael Wimmer’s first game at Fir Park, netting a brace to get the win.

Congratulations, Dan.

Zander McAllister has been named in the Scotland Under 17 squad for fixtures later this month. 

Head coach Brian McLaughlin has named a squad of 20 for the crucial upcoming UEFA League B Round 2 matches against North Macedonia, Romania and Liechtenstein.

All the games are taking place at Broadwood Stadium. Scotland are aiming to secure top spot in the group, and with it, a return to League A.

• Scotland v North Macedonia
• Wednesday 19 March 2025 
• 3:30pm Kick Off
• Broadwood Stadium, Scotland

• Scotland v Romania
• Saturday 22 March 2025
• 7:30pm kick off
• Broadwood Stadium, Scotland

• Scotland v Liechtenstein
• Tuesday 25 March 2025
• 3pm kick off
• Broadwood Stadium, Scotland