Page 12 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.25 2022-23

Glasgow City are delighted to announce that Hayley Lauder
has signed a new two-year contract extension with the club.
Lauder’s new deal will take her time at the club to over a
decade, having made 193 appearances, the ninth most in City
history, since joining at the end of 2014 from Swedish side
Vittsjö.
Lauder has won nine trophies in her time at the club so far
including six Scottish Women’s Premier League titles. She has
also scored 71 goals during her time with the club including
three this season.
A Scotland capped centurion, Lauder has continued to
play a pivotal role at the club this season including a last
minute winner against Celtic back in October.
Her figure as a role model at this club has also included
coaching the U10s this year with former City player Emily
Thomson.
Commenting on the new deal, Lauder said: "I’m delighted
to extend my contract with the club. It’s been a privilege to
represent City for so long and I’m proud of what the club has achieved so far both on and off
the pitch.
“The last eight years have been incredible and I’m excited to continue with Leanne (Ross)
and the team."
Head Coach Leanne Ross added: “We have been extremely fortunate to have a player of
Hayley's talents at Glasgow City for many years now. She has been a hugely important and
influential player, driving standards and delivering top level performances and silverware
season after season.
“Hayley is a leader, role model and an ultimate professional, everything I look for in a
Glasgow City player. I am delighted she has extended her contract with us and I look forward
to continuing to work with her over the seasons to come.”
Meanwhile. Glasgow City is delighted to welcome PS Capital Sports on board as a new
partner. PS Capital Sports was founded with the vision of revolutionising executive search in
the sports industry. In the competitive world of sports, having the right people in key positions
is critical to an organisation’s success. Their team of expert recruiters are committed to
providing a top-class service and have the formula to build a winning team. Their duty is to
give back to the community and use their platform to benefit society is integral to their mission.
The PS Capital Sports logo will be proudly underneath the Glasgow City jersey numbers
and will be first seen on Saturday night in the match against Hibernian at Meadowbank, Live
in front of the BBC Alba cameras.
Paul Sammeroff, Founder and Director of PS Capital Sports on the link up with Glasgow
City: “I met Laura at a charity event, and I was thoroughly impressed with her story and the
journey of Glasgow City FC. With almost a decade of experience as a footballer and an
immense passion for the game, I knew immediately that I wanted to be involved in the future
of the club. I am absolutely delighted that the deal is finalised, and I look forward to a
long-lasting friendship and partnership.”
Glasgow City Chief Executive Laura Montgomery added: “I am thrilled to welcome PS
Capital Sports on board as a new club partner. Paul and his team are incredibly knowledgeable
in the sports world and know exactly what it takes to build the foundations of a successful
team with key people in key positions. I was delighted when Paul approached me about PS
Capital Sports partnering with us and I very much look forward to working with them over the
coming seasons.” Photo - GCFC x Georgia Reynolds
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