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Belfast Telegraph
9 hours ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Northern Ireland international pair delighted to secure Scottish moves
Halliday has agreed a two-year deal with Hearts, while Beattie has left the Edinburgh club to sign a permanent deal with Aberdeen. Attacking midfielder Halliday has earned 13 Northern Ireland caps since making her debut against Albania in 2023. The 20-year-old has spent her entire career at Linfield, making 85 appearances, scoring 53 goals and assisting on 26 occasions. "We're really pleased to bring Keri in,' said Hearts manager Eva Olid. 'She's a direct, positive player who always looks to make things happen in the final third. She's confident on the ball, not afraid to take on defenders, and has a real instinct for finding space in and around the box. 'Although she's still young, she's already shown she can handle the demands of senior football, and we believe our environment will really help her develop further. 'Keri fits the kind of profile we're looking to invest in — players with ability, work rate, and the right attitude to grow with us." Northern Ireland's Young Player of the Year in 2024 joins fellow Northern Ireland internationals Joely Andrews and Lauren Wade at the Scottish Women's Premier League 1 club. Hearts' head of recruitment Sean Burt added: 'Keri is a player we've been looking at for a while and are really pleased to bring her to the club. She's got great energy, a real competitive edge, and carries herself well both on and off the pitch. 'She's widely regarded as one of the most exciting young prospects in the UK, and it's clear she has the right mentality to match that potential. What stood out in our conversations was her attitude to learn, push herself, and be part of a team environment. 'We're confident she'll thrive here and are excited to support her journey at Hearts." Beattie has returned to Aberdeen on a permanent transfer following her departure from the Jambos. The 22-year-old former Glentoran ace, who has signed a two-year deal with the club, has 11 caps for her country and scored four goals at senior international level. She joined the Dons on loan in January this year and scored nine goals in 18 games to ensure Aberdeen remained in the SWPL1, as well as also reaching a first ever Scottish Cup Semi-Final. Beattie made history by becoming the first Aberdeen player to receive a senior international call up. 'I'm really happy to be here. Finally, the day has come, and I am really excited to get started again,' said Beattie. 'I had made my decision in April that this is where I wanted to come. It is the first time in my career that I have been away from home and where I've had happiness both on and off the pitch which is when I thrive. 'Everyone here has such a tight bond, it's a special feeling so to be part of that is amazing. 'The club is moving in the right direction and that is something I really wanted to be a part of. 'I feel like I love the club. There is a special connection, and I'm so excited for the new season.'
Scotsman
10 hours ago
- Scotsman
Rangers favourite set for huge WSL move as Scotland star makes key decision on future
The Rangers midfielder is set to depart the SWPL club this summer. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Rangers and Scotland midfielder Kirsty Maclean is closing in on a transfer to Women's Super League (WSL) giants Liverpool, The Scotsman understand. The talented 20-year-old, who has played over 100 games for the Gers since making her debut at the age of just 16 and featured as the club won their maiden SWPL title in 2022, has been identified by the Merseyside club as one of their top summer targets. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Talks are now believed to be at an advanced stage between Maclean and the club over a move to the St Helens Stadium, as the youngster gets ready to make a huge decision on her future. Rangers midfielder Kirsty Maclean is set to join Scotland teammate Chelsea Cornet in departing the club this summer. | SNS Group The news of Liverpool's interest in Maclean comes just weeks departure of head coach Jo Potter, who left Rangers late last month in order to join WSL2 side Crystal Palace after winning four trophies in just two years at the Broadwood Stadium. One of the youngest ever players women's footballers to sign a professional contract in Scotland, Maclean agreed a two-year-deal extension alongside Emma Watson and Jodi McLeary back in 2023, but is now expected to join fellow international midfielder Chelsea Cornet in leaving for pastures new this summer, with the later signing for Birmingham City earlier this month. Voted number one in The Scotsman's annual list of the 30 best players in the Scottish Women's top flight in November 2024, Maclean is viewed as one of Scotland's most talented young players, and has already won seven caps for the national team after representing the country at various youth levels. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nicknamed 'Ini' by her club teammates, she has been given comparisons to Chelsea and Scotland star Erin Cuthbert due to her low centre of gravity and good ball control. Hampered by injury at times last season, her former manager Potter praised the player's ability to control a game, emphasized the significance of her return to fitness by saying it gave the Rangers team an "instant lift" when they see her in training. 'It has been great having her back in training,' said Potter in April. 'She just fitted straight back in and there's no worries about her at all. It is just taking our time with her; she is still a young player. There will still be moments where I need to hold her back and say we have got to look after you a little bit. She might be feeling ready to go but that is for me to manage her personally.'
Scotsman
10 hours ago
- Scotsman
Rangers to lose double winning manager as English club agree compensation deal for former Lioness
The Rangers head coach leaves the SWPL after two seasons in charge at the club. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Jo Potter will leave her role as head coach of Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) side Rangers this summer in order to become the new manager of English second-tier outfit Crystal Palace. The recently relegated Eagles are believed to have agreed a compensation package with the Gers, who have now accepted a deal that will see Potter depart the club just two years after she succeeded former boss Malky Thomson at the helm. Potter will replace Leif Smerud, who departed Palace in May. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 40-year-old head coach moved to Rangers in the summer of 2023, taking her first steps into management with the Glasgow club following a spell as assistant manager at Birmingham City. During her time at Auchenhowie, she led the Light Blues to back-to-back domestic doubles, winning the Sky Sports Cup and Scottish Women's Cup in successive years. Rangers won four trophies under the management of Jo Potter - but the SWPL continued to allude them. | SNS Group However, despite her 100 per cent success in cup competitions, the SWPL title continued to allude her during her time in Glasgow, losing the title on the final day for the second season in succession against Hibs, with Grant Scott's side sealing their first championship title since 2007 thanks to a 1-0 win at Ibrox. It mirrored Potter's debut campaign at Rangers, who were left heartbroken when Amy Gallagher's last minute winner for Celtic against Hibs meant they missed out on the title via goal difference, despite a 4-0 win at Partick Thistle.
