Page 13 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.15 2022-23

Glasgow City can confirm that Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has had to step down from her role
with the club. Eileen joined Glasgow City initially by enabling a career break from her
employer in her hometown of Dublin.
Unfortunately, due to operational business needs, her employer has had to review this
and she needs to return to resume her previous role.
Glasgow City Chief Executive, Laura Montgomery said: “Everyone at Glasgow City
would like to thank Eileen immensely for her contribution to the club in her year at the helm.
She has brought about a number of incredibly positive changes to the club and leaves us in a
fantastic position, sitting top of the table after 12 games played so far.
“This is an incredibly difficult position, but Eileen kept us up to date with the situation
and we are well prepared to continue positively in her absence.”
Eileen Gleeson said: “It is with great difficulty that I make the decision to part ways
with Glasgow City FC. I would like to sincerely express my gratitude to all at the club for
providing the opportunity to be involved with such an iconic women’s football club such as
Glasgow City.
“I wish to thank the board, staff, and players for their progressive attitude, and always
striving to raise their standards during my time at the Club. At this point I am happy to leave
the club top of the league table and have no doubt that the club are well positioned to
continue uninterrupted by my absence in the capable hands of Leanne Ross and an excellent
support staff team. I wish Laura, Carol Anne, the board, staff, players, fans, and all associated
with the club every continued success for the future and will always remain a Glasgow City
fan #OCAC”.
Lead Assistant First Team Coach Leanne Ross will take interim charge of the first team,
supported by Assistant Coach Keiron McAneny and Goalkeeping Coach Sam Devine.

Glasgow City opened up a five point SWPL 1 P W D L F A Pts GD
lead at the top of SWPL 1 when they won GLASGOW CITY 13 12 1 2 0 0 47 5 1 37 42
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RANGERS
58
12 10
32
4-0 away to Spartans on Wednesday CELTIC 12 10 1 1 54 2 31 52
night. HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN 13 8 1 4 22 12 25 10
Lauren Davidson put City ahead in HIBERNIAN 13 5 3 5 26 25 18 1
the 27th minute and the Scotland PARTICK THISTLE 13 4 4 5 21 22 16 -1
international winger saw her cross MOTHERWELL 12 4 3 5 18 23 15 -5
deflect in off a Spartans defender early SPARTANS WFC 13 3 3 4 1 6 9 13 28 13 -15
13
13 39 10
-26
DUNDEE UTD
in the second half. Davidson then scored
HAMILTON ACADEMICAL 12 3 0 9 13 43 9 -30
her second from the penalty spot after
ABERDEEN 12 2 2 8 11 32 8 -21
having been brought down in the area, GLASGOW WOMEN 12 0 0 12 5 69 0 -64
before turning provider for the fourth
goal when setting up Megan Foley to
Spartans 0 Glasgow City 4.
score.
Just before Christmas, Hearts
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A Pts GD
F
had strengthened their position in SWPL 2 11 W D 1 L 2 22 12 25 10
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GARTCAIRN WOMEN
fourth place by winning 2-1 away to
MONTROSE 11 7 2 2 27 9 23 18
Partick Thistle whilst Hibernian ST JOHNSTONE 11 5 3 3 15 13 18 2
continued their improving form with a QUEEN'S PARK 11 5 1 5 20 18 16 2
4-1 victory over Dundee Utd. KILMARNOCK 11 4 4 3 15 13 16 2
The Scottish Women’s Premier BOROUGHMUIR THISTLE 11 3 2 4 3 4 7 20 17 13 -19 3
9
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STIRLING UNIVERSITY
League returns fully to action this
EAST FIFE 12 0 4 8 8 26 4 -18
Sunday with a full fixture programme
scheduled in both divisions.
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