Boroughmuir Thistle v Celtic - League Match (10/02/19)

BOROUGHMUIR THISTLE The Official Matchday Programme For Boroughmuir Thistle F.C.

VS CELTIC ACADEMY SWFL DIVISION 1 SOUTH | SUNDAY 10tTH FEBUARY 2019

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CONTENTS View From The Dugout …………………………...02 Captain’s Column…...…………………..………...03 Pre Season Results………………………..………04 Transfers In ……………………………………….06 Academy Graduates…………...………………….07 Player Sponsorships ……………………………..09 Our Opponents…………………………………...10 Dibz Interview…………………………………….12 Ball Girl Spotlight……………………………..….18

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Chairman Gavin Michie

Secretary Chris Findlay

Football Dev. Officer Dave Upton

Head Coach Suzy Shepherd

Assistant Coach Ian McDonald

Club Chaplin Anne McDonald

Kit Coordinator Hannah Michie

Web boroughmuirfc.com/

E-mail chair@boroughmuirfc.com.

Facebook @BoroughmuirThistleFC

TwiDer @BTFC07 / @ThistleLive

View from the dugout

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M O R F W VIE

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SUZY SHEPHERD

Welcome along to Meggetland for what I’m sure will be another challenging match for us. Our season opener this weekend against CelNc is one we are really looking forward to. We know they are a good young side that have individuals that can be a threat to us. If we play to our potenNal , uNlise our physicality and win our individual baPles we will get the result we want. We shall start as we mean to go on and work hard to get where we want to be.

I hope you enjoy the game,

Suzy Shepherd

Captain’s column

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CAPTAIN’S COLUMN

AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR ALIX WILKINSON We have had a good pre season and as a team we are all looking forward to geRng the league underway. We know how good a team CelNc are, they are a young team full of energy who look to get the ball down and play and have players who can hurt us given the chance.

Our pre season has excellent and were really looking forward to kick start out season

C'mon Thistle!

Alix Wilkinson

Pre season 2019

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PRE SEASON 2019 SUNDAY 13TH JANUARY 2019

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CELTIC ACADEMY

SUNDAY 20TH JANUARY 2019

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DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC

SUNDAY 27TH JANUARY 2019

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HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN

SUNDAY 3RD FEBUARY 2019

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THISTLE WEIR

MATCH REPORT v FALKIRK

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY Thomas Sands

Transfers in 2019

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TRANSFERS IN 2019 Jamie torrance Jamie was part of a hugely successful Kelly Hearts ladies team in 2018 but made the move to Thistle for a new challenge. Jamie is an excepNonal forward player who could thread a penetraNng pass through the eye of a needle!

Fiona Gibson

Fiona made the move from Kelty Hearts to Thistle and we couldn’t be more delighted to have her on board. Fiona’s fitness levels are excepNonal & her versaNlity as a player means you may see her in varying posiNons on the park!

CARA LACKIE

The 3rd of our 4 signings from Kelty Hearts this season. Cara plays her game in the le_ back posiNon, bringing both pace and tenacity to the role. How would you dance your chances in a 1v1?

DEBBIE TO The last of our signings from newly promoted Kelty Hearts.

Debbie joins us in a strikers role. She’s fast, direct and with an eye for goal, you can be sure a fair few will hit the back of the net this season!

Academy graduates

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THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT THISTLE ACADEMY GRADUATES STELLA PATON Stella has been a servant for Boroughmuir Thistle between the sNcks over her young years! A captain for her team last season, Stella steps up to first team bringing a strong voice, cool head & cat like reacNons!

CHARLOTTE MACONACHIE CharloPe has been a loyal servant to Thsitle over the years, only deparNng last year for a short spell at Hearts 19’s. CharloPes youth & raw pace on the flanks leaves full backs for dust!

ADDIE HANDLEY Remember the name! Addie not only represents her country playing internaNonally, but is doing so a level above her age group! Addie is eligible for u15s Boroughmuir Thistle but is now playing with the 1st team

Player sponsorship

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2019 PLAYER SPONSORSHIP

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Stella Paton Alix Wilkinson

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AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR Sam Duncan

Megane Steel Kirsty Maden

Ian McDoanld

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Robin Gallagher

Hannah Markley

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AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR Kim Goodchild

Jasmine Kay

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Suzy Shepherd

For more information on Boroughmuir Thistle FC player sponsorship opportunities please contact Gavin Michie on 0778 869 5135 or email chair@boroughmuirfc.com.

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Caitlyn Lynch Jamie Torrance

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AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR Harris Alysandratos

Fiona Gibson Abbie Handley

Ashleigh Clark

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Calvin Zola

Katie McCabe

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AVAILABLE TO SPONSOR Debbie To

Charlotte Maconachie

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Cara Lackie

Helen Templeton

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Player sponsorship

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OUR OPPONENTS CELTIC WOMEN’S ACADEMY Head Coach : Michael Tuohy Home Ground: K-Park Training Academy Last Seasons League Position: 2nd Form: TBC

Last Five Results: TBC

Despite being unable to achieve promoNon CelNc Academy finished second in the SWFL Division One South league leaders having pushed Hibernian Academy to the last game of the season.

With CelNc’s Academy proving to become one of the hot spots for youth development within ScoRsh Football, their current squad show vast potenNal with key members; Rebecca McAllister, Chloe Warrington and Paige McAllister all involved with the naNonal 17s squad . The previous fixtures between the two teams, was last seasons curtain raiser in which CelNc won a closely fought contest 2-0. A narrow 3-2 defeat last season and a recent 3-1 defeat in our recent pre season friendly.

Previous Meeting Celtic Women’s Academy 3 Boroughmuir Thistle 1

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The interview

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THE INTERVIEW HELEN TEMPLETON (DIBZ) Our first interview of the season is with Helen Templeton, otherwise know as Dibz. Helen is a current PE teacher at Forrester high school and the experienced forward is now enjoying her second season with the Thistle Q: So to get started, how did you get into football?

HT: “I’ve been playing the beauNful game for almost 31 years and never once have I been bored with a ball at my feet. I started playing with the boys at school in a small town up in the highlands. In secondary school myself and a friend begged for a girls team, within months we were one of the most successful teams in the north. From there I was hooked! From there I moved upwards and then began play for Ross County and then moved onto Edinburgh University and was then part of the ScoRsh universiNes squad & became the Edinburgh club captain”.

Helen Templeton's Previous Clubs

THE INTERVIEW

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The interview

Q: 31 Years is quite some Kme in the game! Can you give me a breakdown of your career so far?

HT: “Club wise I then played for Dunfermline in 1st division before moving onto Guliannos, Raith rovers, Hamilton Accies & Rangers all in the SWPL & a had successful spell at Motherwell in the first division picking up trophies & securing promoNon twice. In all those years I’ve only suffered 1 serious injury when I broke my leg in 2013, but it didn’t stop me for long. I am forever grateful for the people I’ve met, the friends, laughs & highs that football has given me over the years & I look forward to many more with Boroughmuir Ladies”

Q: On that note, considering you have been around a few clubs, what team do you support and have your experiences changed that?

HT: “I’m always a Rangers FC girl, however I have a liPle so_ spot for Ross County (as I was born in the hospital aPached to the stadium!) but my love for Rangers is fairly extensive! Sorry CelNc…”

Q: Who is your sporKng hero of all Kme? This is a really tough one! There are so many & being a sporty person I have so much admiraNon for many! ...but I think if I have to choose one, it would be David Beckham.

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The interview

Q: Football aside, what are your hobbies?

HT: “I have lots of hobbies, love to get involved in lots of different kinds of sports. Bought a snowboard last year, but yet to get it out on the snow! I’m also a sports photographer & media officer for a men’s Junior team in Glasgow, Rossvale JFC. The team has been very successful over the past 3 years so it has allowed me the opportunity to not only get involved in the men’s side of the game but has given me the chance to capture league winning moments, cup clashes against some of the best teams in the junior game and has given me weekly opportunity to get my photos published in a Glasgow Newspaper.

Q: And to finish Dibz, what are your goals for the season?

HT: “This is an easy one to answer. As most folk will know, I’m compeNNve. I have always made my intenNons clear as a player to both the gaffer and the club from the moment I signed a year ago. I’m here to try to help BTFC secure promoNon to SWPL2, hopefully securing the top spot and winning the league. I also have my sights set on this year’s league cup. The girls have been fantasNc in preseason & have really stepped up to the standards Suzy & Ian have been seRng. These targets are achievable & I believe in the squad we have that we can make this happen this season.

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Ball girl spotlight

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Ball girl spotlight Deryn SQUAD – U13’s Purples FAVOURITE PLAYER – ERIN CUTHBERT (CHELSEA) supported CLUB – BOROUGHMUIR THISTLE & HIBS MY SPORTING HERO – LAURA MUIR, WHAT A GREAT ROLE MODEL HOBBIES OUT WITH FOOTBALL? – DERYN ENJOYS CYCLING, SWIMMING AND PLAYING GAMES ON HER PHONE! WHAT IS DERYN THINKNIG ABOUT DOING AFTER SCHOOL? – FOOTBALLER OR AN ENGINEER/ARCHITECT OR MAYBE BOTH

DIBZ & ALIX VISIT U13’S TRAINING

N O T E L P M HELEN TE DIBZ

BOROUGHMUIR THISTLE F.C. Head Coach: Suzy Shepherd Shirts: Purple Shorts: Purple Socks: Purple

Megane Steel STELLA PATON Jasmine McKay Kim Goodchild Kirsty Maden Cara lackie Hannah Markley Addie handley Alix Wilkinson Robin Gallagher charlotte maconachie Samanatha Duncan Helen Templeton Ashleigh Clark Caitlyn Lynch Fiona gibson Katie Almond Caitlin Lynch Jamie torrance Katie McCabe CAROLINA O'Neil de sousa Debbie to

Next Game Vs. Celtic (Away) Lesser Hampden Kick Off :14:00

CELTIC WOMEN’S ACADMEY Head Coach: Michael Tuohy Shirts: Green/White Shorts: White Socks: White

Lisa Kerr Tegayn Hamilton Kathleen Toolan Maxine Simpson Chloe Warrington Darcy Molley Emily Shearer Shannon Nagle Kaysha Watson Cara Henderson Megan Wands Alise Stewart Nimi Ahira Rebecca McAllister Emma Craig Machaela McLeod Kirsty O’Brien Sarah Crilly Nicole Cairney Paige McAllister