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CELTIC
SCOTTISH BUILDING women
SOCIETY SWPL1
SUNDAY 30TH
MAY 2021
KICK-OFF 2:00PM FORFAR FARMINGTON
A NOTE FROM
THE “ The fight and spirit of the
MANAGER girls is fantastic. “
CAPTAIN’S COMMENTS
Forfar is the only team that have taken points from us
FORFAR FARMINGTON
apart from Glasgow City and for that reason we will We go into the last two games of the season in a
prepare for the game like it’s another cup final. really strong position. Our fate is in our hands and
PROFILED
we have worked so hard to be where we are. We
are unbeaten in 11 and looking to make that 12 and
I couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved. The
We didn’t get the three points the first time Celtic welcome Forfar Farmington to East Kilbride in
schedule has been really tough but we have come
through it and the togetherness has been immense,
we played them, so we need to make sure
what is the hosts’ final home match of the campaign.
Despite running out emphatic 8-0 winners the last it’s a great feeling to be part of this squad.
that doesn’t happen again. Obviously, we are time the two met, Celtic know the threat Forfar can
cause, having drew 2-2 with the Angus side last Sunday sees a visit from Forfar, a team we know
in an unbelievable run with 31 points out of a December. will try to make our life very difficult. They have a
great mixture of youth and experience and their
possible 33, and we are desperate to make it Celtic however further strengthened their squad performances in recent weeks will give them great
34 and that’s our mentality for the last home
depth by snapping up Forfar’s forward London
Pollard, who scored for the visitors back in 2020. JOHNSTONE GRATEFUL FOR confidence. It’s really important we recover after two
hard games against Rangers and Hibs and look to
game of the season. Farmington arrive off the back of a 4-0 defeat to FIRST TEAM PROMOTION start fast in the game on Sunday.
Rangers, but given their last meeting ended in an 11-0
victory for the Glasgow side, McGreskin’s squad can
We are really excited at the potential return of
Goalkeeper Rachael Johnstone knows the fortunate
take confidence from keeping the scoreline down. friends and family, it just adds to our motivation to
position she’s in to have been back playing football while
put in a good performance. It’s the last home game
I’m delighted with the result against Hibs. It was a battle, her old youth teammates had to play the waiting game,
of the season and we will be looking to sign off in
but again we were clinical in our set plays and then we and said she’s loved the experience ever since she’s
managed to see the game out. I can’t believe how proud style, in front of our nearest and dearest.
stepped up.
I am of the girls. In this run, we’ve faced Rangers and
Hibs twice, and Glasgow City, and we are still unbeaten, Given it’s the last Captains notes for the year, I’d
so it is very impressive. The fight and spirit of the girls is MANAGER: KEVIN MCGRESKIN “I’ve loved it. It’s a completely different ball game - from
like to thank everyone for their support throughout.
living with professionals and seeing what they do day in,
fantastic. HOME GROUND: STATION PARK day out, to coming to training and seeing how they operate
Social media has its downsides but this year we feel
we have used it well and we have created more of
Not many fans are allowed, but a few are coming and we LAST MEETING SWPL1: on the pitch and how the mindset changes.
a connection with the Celtic fans. The players have
want to make them happy, so we will try to do our best, FORFAR FARMINGTON 0-8 CELTIC “Chris (McGeough) is a great coach and the goalie union of
seen your comments and support and we couldn’t
impose our game and get the three points.
LAST RESULT CELTIC: me, Chris and Chloe is really strong right now.
appreciate it more. We hope to see some of you in
person next season but until then, take care.
HIBERNIAN 0-1 CELTIC
Fran Alonso “I’m quite lucky in that aspect, in that I haven’t had to wait
Manager, Celtic FC Women
SPARTANS: about for youth teams to start back up again as I was
Thanks,
FORFAR FARMINGTON 0-4 RANGERS introduced into the first team, so I’m so thankful that I’m
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here now.”
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QUIZ CELTIC TESTS
Spurs loanee Anna Filbey says while the SWPL1
1 HOW LONG DID IT TAKE ANNA FILBEY TO SCORE throws out tough fights every week, she’s been
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“It’s very physical - I get kicked every game, but the
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CELTIC FORFAR FARMINGTON
MANAGER: MANAGER:
FRAN ALONSO KEVIN MCGRESKIN
Chloe Logan 1 1 Lauren Perry
Keeva Keenan 2 3 Leah White
Jodie Bartle 3 5 Donna Paterson
Cheryl McCulloch 4 7 Kayleigh Brough
Natalie Ross 5 8 Hannah Stewart
Chloe Craig 6 9 Charlotte Gammie
Mariah Lee 7 10 Nicola Davidson
Jacynta Galabadaarachchi 8 11 Alana Bruce
Lisa Robertson 10 12 Charlotte Taylor
Sarah Ewens 11 16 Cheryl Kilcoyne
Rachel Donaldson 12 17 Cassie Cowper
Sarah Teegarden 14 18 Alix Saddler
Kelly Clark 15 19 Erin Rennie
Kate Nicolson 16 21 Zoe Bruce
Izzy Atkinson 17 28 Summer Christie
Caitlin Hayes 18 31 Beth Mowat
London Pollard 20 32 Rachel Neave
Anna Filbey 21 34 Lisa Ryan
Chloe Warrington 22
Tegan Bowie 24
Rebecca McAllister 25
Rachael Johnstone 52
Kathleen McGovern 63
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