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Edinburgh Reporter
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Low squad turnover allows Hibs Women to pick up where they left off
Hibs Women forward Rosie Livingstone believes that low squad turnover has allowed the Hibees to 'pick up where we left off' from last season. The Champions returned to action on Sunday afternoon at Meadowbank Stadium, with the girls securing a 7-0 win over Boroughmuir Thistle in their first pre-season fixture. Afterwards Livingstone told Hibs TV 'it was good' to get back out onto the pitch after netting twice on the day. 'We've just got to use pre-season for what it's for. To get the rust off, get cobwebs off the body, just get the ball rolling again and get back with the girls. 'It's quite nice that we've not had a huge turnover of players this year, so we've managed to pick up where we left off and just build on that, so it's been really good. 'It feels like even in the few weeks that [Tiree Burchill and Hannah Jordan] have been in, they've really gelled well. It's been really good.' Hibs Women are set to face Spartans on Friday 25 July at Meadowbank, before quickly jetting off to Jacksonville, Florida, following an invite to play in an International Challenge Match versus Gainbridge Super League club Sporting JAX. The team will undertake a week-long warm-weather training camp while Stateside, utilising the warmly welcomed trip to prepare effectively for the upcoming campaign that includes European football as well as domestic challenges. 'I'm excited for it,' Livingstone said. 'Florida is a pretty cool place to be going to. 'We're really grateful to have that sort of opportunity to get to go away before Champions League comes, to get used to the heat and the travelling. 'But first, Spartans will be another good game just to, again, get a few more touches on the ball, a few more minutes in the legs and a bit of time to play with everyone.' Like this: Like Related
Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Former Celtic hero's daughter finds new club as she's snapped up by Scottish champions
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SWPL champions Hibs Women have snapped up Scotland Under-23 star Tiree Burchill. The 20-year-old, daughter of former Celtic star Mark, makes the move to the Hibees on one-year deal following her previous spell at Partick Thistle under the management of now-Falkirk striker Brian Graham. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 2 Tiree Burchill in action during her time at Celtic Credit: Rex 2 Hibs head coach Grant Scott Credit: Getty Burchill, who netted nine times for Thistle last season, already has a league winners' medal to her name, from her time at Celtic during the 2023/24 season. Coach Grant Scott, who leads his team into the Champions League this season, believes his new recruit can add goals in the upcoming season. He said: 'Tiree is another player similar in age profile to many of our attacking players. She is an exciting forward we have tracked for a couple of seasons and I think our environment will really help towards her development.' Burchill Snr won six caps for his country, gracing the likes of Celtic, Hearts, Dunfermline, Kilmarnock and Livingston in the Scottish game as well as taking English clubs like Portsmouth. He had a stint at Livingston boss and now operates in a high-powered scouting role with none other than Liverpool. Burchill also has previous with Hibs, having spent four years in the Edinburgh club's youth academy previously. She said: 'It feels great to be here. I'm so delighted to be back where I almost started my journey. I can't wait to get going. 'I think it's a great place for young players like myself to develop. Seeing the team's success last season, it was a no-brainer to come here.' Burchill becomes the current SWPL champions' third new addition during this summer window having already signed both Caley Gibb and Hannah Jordan from Spartans. Kuhn, Lagerbielke & Nawrocki kickstart Hoops summer clear out She has previously played for the likes of Motherwell and Celtic Women whilst recently gaining call-ups for Scotland at under-17, under-19, and under-23 level. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scotsman
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs Women Champions League challenge requires reinforcements
UEFA confirm dates and KO times as Scott's players fly Saltire in Europe Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... Reigning SWPL champions Hibs are gearing up for the new season in earnest after having their Champions League fixtures confirmed. And they've already made a couple of potentially important signings ahead of a busy campaign that promises to stretch Grant Scott's squad to its limits. It's been confirmed that Cypriot side Apollon Ladies will host the four-team mini-league that includes Hibs Women as they look to progress beyond the second qualifying round next month. Scott's team will take on Danish champions Fortuna Hjoggard in their semi-final at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium in Paphos on Wednesday, August 25, with a 9.30 pm local time KO – 7.30 pm back in Scotland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gibb back after successful loan spell That's the second of the semi-finals, with the hosts taking on BSC Young Boys at the same venue in a 5 pm local time kick-off. The winners of both semis will meet at the stadium on Saturday, August 30, for a final scheduled to kick-off at 9.30 pm local time, while there's a third-place play-off for the semi-final losers earlier in the day. Hibs Women won title decider against Rangers at Ibrox Scott, whose team saw off the twin challenge of Glasgow City and Rangers to win Hibs Women's first league title since 2007, winning at Ibrox on the final day to secure the crown, has been trying to build a squad capable of competing on two fronts this season. So far, he's made two key signings in Caley Gibb and Hannah Jordan. Gibb became the first recruit of summer last week, the versatile 21-year-old defender – who spent last season on loan with Scott's team – signing a one-year deal. The move represents a homecoming for Gibb, who came through the Hibs academy, making her first-team debut as a 15-year-old back in May of 2019. Gibb moved on to Spartans and then Partick Thistle before signing a short-term loan with her first club in February, playing a vital role in the league run-in as she made 10 appearances – including starting the final four matches of a spectacular season. The offer of a full-time contract has now lured her back to Hibs on a more permanent footing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It feels amazing to be here,' said Gibb. 'To be here playing full-time is something that I've always wanted to do. I'm delighted. 'These past few months have been incredible. It's something that I've dreamed of since I was a wee girl. I'm definitely still living the dream and I'm looking forward to representing the club again.' Jordan makes move from Spartans Hibs Gibb's signing was followed by the capture of Spartans attacking threat Hannah Jordan, who bagged 13 league goals last season – the most by any player outside the 'big five' in the SWPL. A Scotland Under-19 international, she's considered a top prospect by Hibs. 'I am looking to make the next step in my career, and I think this is the perfect place for me to thrive in a full-time environment,' said Jordan of her short hop across the capital, adding: 'Grant sold the move to me well. Seeing what the team did last season, winning the league, this is something that I wanted to be a part of.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Scott is pleased with his work in the market so far, saying: 'I'm delighted to have Hannah join the club. To have another one of Scotland's top young talents decide to join Hibs to further their development is fantastic. After a decent goal scoring season in a team that had a tough campaign last season, we think she can kick-on and add to our attacking options 'And we are delighted to secure Caley's signature after last season's successful loan spell. She really stepped up after arriving and put in top performances post-split to help us win the league. 'Caley is also a young, exciting prospect that we are pleased to bring back to the club on a full-time basis, and I am very much looking forward to seeing her develop further here.'
Edinburgh Reporter
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hibs Women announce the permanent signing of Caley Gibb
Hibs Women have announced the permanent signing of Caley Gibb following her successful loan spell at the Club last season. The 21-year-old versatile defender joins Hibernian Women on a one-year deal, becoming Grant Scott's first signing ahead of the 2025/26 season. A product of Hibs youth academy, Gibb made her senior debut for Hibs Women aged just 15 in May 2019. She would move on to Spartans that summer, where she spent five seasons before departing for Partick Thistle in August 2024. Gibb would make her return to Hibs Women in February 2025 on a short-term loan deal, bolstering the squad ahead of our ScottishPower Women's Premier League run-in. She made 10 appearances during the spell – starting the final four matches of the campaign – and played a key role in Hibs historic title triumph. On Gibb's arrival, Hibs Women head coach Grant Scott said: 'We are delighted to secure Caley's signature after last season's successful loan spell. She really stepped up after arriving and put in top performances post-split to help us win the league. 'Caley is also a young, exciting prospect that we are pleased to bring back to the Club on a full-time basis, and I am very much looking forward to seeing her develop further here.' Following her return, Gibb said: 'It feels amazing to be here. To be here playing full-time is something that I've always wanted to do. I'm delighted. 'These past few months have been incredible. It's something that I've dreamed of since I was a wee girl. I'm definitely still living the dream and I'm looking forward to representing the club again.' Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hibernian Women announce retained list of players
Hibernian FC Women have confirm its retained list of players following the conclusion of the 2024/25 ScottishPower Women's Premier League season. The Club remains in discussion with Lauren Doran-Barr, with the defender's contract due to expire this summer. As already announced, Shannon Leishman and Lia Tweedie will both depart when their deals expire. Leishman and Tweedie are both Academy graduates who each made their senior debuts in 2014 before going on to make significant contributions to Hibernian Women. Winning four domestic cups and the 2024/25 SWPL title with the Club, versatile full-back Leishman made 171 appearances and scored 11 goals across 11 successful years with her childhood team. Centre-forward Tweedie played 124 times across two spells with Hibs Women, scoring 47 goals and winning seven trophies – consisting of six domestic cups and this season's league title. Abbie Ferguson will also move on following the expiration of her contract. The winger made 58 appearances and scored 11 goals for the Club since joining in June 2023. Ferguson scored four goals and provided four assists during our title-winning campaign this season. After two years with Hibs Women, Mya Christie will also depart the Club upon the conclusion of her contract. The 20-year-old defender made 43 Hibs appearances since joining Hibs in June 2023 and spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Spartans. Erin Clachers has returned to parent club Glasgow City following the conclusion of her loan deal. The goalkeeper was an integral part of the Hibees' charge to the SWPL title – keeping 10 clean sheets in 16 league games. Caley Gibb also returns to her parent club, Partick Thistle, after her short-term loan deal expired. Caley made 10 crucial appearances after returning to the Club for a second spell and playing a pivotal role in the Hibees' run-in. Academy trio Ellie Osborne, Lily Park, and Astrud Nevin, who all spent the 2024/25 season out on loan, will also be leaving the Club this summer in search of First Team football. The Club would like to thank Shannon, Lia, Abbie, Mya, Erin, Caley, Ellie, Lily and Astrud for their contributions and we wish each of them all the best in the future. Women's First Team Summary In Discussion Lauren Doran-Barr Departing The Club Shannon Leishman, Abbie Ferguson, Lia Tweedie, Mya Christie, Astrud Nevin, Lily Park, Ellie Osborne Returned To Parent Club Erin Clachers, Caley Gibb Under Contract For 2025/26 Season Noa Schumacher, Rowena Armitage, Siobhan Hunter, Poppy Lawson, Stacey Papadopoulos, Linzi Taylor, Ellis Notley, Rachael Boyle, Ciara Grant, Kirsten Reilly, Michaela McAlonie, Kirsty Morrison, Tegan Bowie, Rosie Livingstone, Kathleen McGovern, Eilidh Adams Like this: Like Related
