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E U HV EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY HUTCHISON VALE

June 2018

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EUHV CLUB DIRECTORY

General Manager: Florence Haines Head Coach: Mike Ross Technical Analyst: Dany Brunton Club Coordinator: Lisa Macfarlane Club Chaplain: Janet Reay Club Photographer: Craig Doyle

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Editor: Craig Doyle Sub-Editor: Katie Macdonald Written Content: Mike Ross, Jude Shepherd, Florence Haines, Derek Nelson, Lucy Stanton, Krissy Williams, Jordan Doak, Craig Doyle Photography: Craig Doyle, EUWAFC

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THE BIG PICTURE

Krissy Williams, in her final game for the club, wrestles for possession of the ball in the midfield as EUHV battle back to earn a 2-2 draw against Glasgow Girls at Petershill Park.

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THE HEAD COACH - MIKE ROSS

Mike Ross

THE COACH

The boss reflects on a busy May month and welcomes personnel changes...

s the month of May draws to a close – we reflect on a month where we picked up only 2 out of 12 points but could easily have been much more. Edinburgh derbies against Hearts are always close encounters and it’s a tense fixture but I feel it is always played as a friendly rivalry. Several girls know each other well as they socialise off the pitch together and this past fixture we saw our five game unbeaten Derby run come to an end after conceding a 95th minute goal. We felt we deserved at least a point from a scrappy game played on a bumpy pitch away in Dalkeith that made it hard to play any decent football. Three days later we had to pick ourselves up as we faced league leaders Motherwell at Fir Park. Motherwell @euhvfootball

are at the top of the league due to their summer recruitment featuring vast quality and experience which has meant they have handed out some thrashings, to us included. Obviously, you also have Eddie Wolecki who is a serial winner with Glasgow City and you have a team that for me should win the league quite comfortably. We changed our shape against Motherwell and while we were very defensive I felt we played much better than in our first encounter against them. We lost the game with a score line we can have no complaints over so credit to Motherwell and their staff for making us feel welcome at Fir Park. The odd thing is this was the second time we played Motherwell (both away) and there

were two other teams in the league who we hadn’t faced at all yet. For me that’s not right and the arrangement of fixtures for future seasons needs to be examined. After several free weeks earlier in the season we were now playing our third game and third away game in just eight days against St Johnstone. After being 1-0 down at half time we changed personnel and shape and looked much better throughout the second period. We turned the game around and led 3-1 with about 15 minutes to go. The game ended 3—3 and we felt very aggrieved by the referee giving a penalty in the last minute. That game I feel has summed up our season so far – the good – excellent comeback - the bad

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– sloppy goals - and the ugly – a decision which influenced the outcome of a game which is outwith our control. This past Sunday we travelled to Glasgow for our fourth away game in a row against the inform Glasgow Girls. Having started well we went 2-0 down from two long range efforts. We were more relaxed than the week before as we knew the tricky windy conditions still had a lot to say in the second half. With about 20 minutes to go we changed the shape and personnel once again and managed to get the game back

to 2-2. The Hearts, St Johnstone and Glasgow Girls games could have swung either way and shows the competitive nature of this league. Good games I’m sure to watch as a neutral but we want to get points on the board to start climbing the table. In recent weeks we have seen a few changes within the squad for a variety of reasons. We say see you later to Jordan and Krissy who have been fantastic additions to the squad in BUCS and SWPL. Even in a short space of time they both improved and settled in well. We are excited to

welcome back Louise Kerr and Bryony Ross who have just re-signed for the club. Both bring experience and further quality to the squad. Off the field we are excited about the completion of the new 3G pitch at Peffermill. The facilities at the University have been excellent for us. Changed days from training in public parks and all over Edinburgh. Having a proper training base and pitch we can feel at home at consistently makes the players feel more settled and comfortable in their surroundings. EUHV - JUNE 2018

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THE CAPTAIN - JUDE SHEPHERD

Jude Shepherd

THE CAPTAIN

The captain highlights the difficulties of a 4 week break in the schedule...

e started the month knowing we had 4 difficult away fixtures on the bounce, starting with our Edinburgh rivals, Hearts. An even match in hot conditions resulted in both teams creating end to end chances. Hearts got the breakthrough, winning the game from a poorly defended set piece deep into injury time. It was a hard one to take with us feeling like we should have got more from the game. A midweek fixture away to league leaders Motherwell followed in what we knew would be a difficult match for us. I was pleased to be back in the starting line up after coming back from injury but knew it wouldn’t be an easy task trying to keep the Motherwell strikers @euhvfootball

out. We changed formation knowing that we wouldn’t have much of the ball and would need to work together to keep our shape and hope to catch them on the counter. Motherwell used their experienced players and their patience to keep the ball which unfortunately resulted in us sitting quite deep for much of the match. We have conceded mostly from crosses and set pieces, and it’s something we’ve been working on in training so it was frustrating to make the same mistakes again against Motherwell. Away in Perth to St Johnstone followed and our matches against them are always tight and we didn’t expect this game to be any different. We started

the game well and had most of the ball, but we didn’t create many chances. St. Johnstone then got more into the game and started to exploit the spaces that we had left in the wide positions and went into the break ahead. A change of formation at half time meant we started the half dominating the midfield and we scored 3 fantastic goals with 1 being an assist from our goalkeeper, and 2 from great link up play between Sophie and Beth MacLeod. Credit to St. Johnstone who didn’t give up and managed to get a goal back due to a mix up with the defenders. They were then awarded a very soft penalty which they scored tying the game up with virtually the last kick of the ball.

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Another frustrating end to the game for us but we need to learn a bit of game management so we can see out games. Our final of 4 away fixtures was against Glasgow Girls who since our last game had been on a great run of form. We went into the game with a smaller squad due to the unavailability of several University players engaged in end of term related activities. It was a tough start to the game with both teams struggling to take control in what were very hot and windy

conditions. Glasgow Girls took advantage of the wind and took a 2 goal advantage into half time. Unfortunately for me I pulled up early in the game with a pulled calf and couldn’t play on. It looks like I’ll be having another spell on the sidelines. In the second half it was our chance to use the wind and it certainly proved useful with Lucy Stanton hitting the crossbar from her own half, unfortunately no one was there to follow up. The whole team fought to get back in the game

and Katherine Smart deservedly got a goal back before we got an equaliser that went in off a Glasgow defender. Looking forward, it will be good to get back at home and we are excited to get the chance to play on the new 3G that has been constructed at Peffermill. I’d also like to wish Jordan Doak and Krissy Williams all the best as they return to the U.S after joining us for the semester. They were both a great addition who got involved both on and off the pitch in their short time here. EUHV - JUNE 2018

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MATCH REPORT - HEARTS (A)

HEARTS SCORERS: Carse (90 +5) LINEUP: Watson, Hughes (Hutchison 67), Hunter, Peterson, Kidd, Liddell, Smith, Anderson, Hall (Carse 60), Pagliarulo (Delworth 94), Kaney

1-0 HT: 0-0 Sunday 06 May 2018 Kick-Off: 14:00 Venue: Kings Park

SUBS (NOT USED): King

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY HUTCHISON VALE SCORERS: LINEUP: Parker-Smith, Clark (Brown 62 (Durand-Watson 86)), Juul-Dam, Boeckh, Stanton, Macleod, Murray, Smart (Williams 80), Hume, Sturrock, Doak (Boslem 42) SUBS (NOT USED): Marshall, Sutherland

“HEARTS SCORE WITH THE LAST KICK OF THE GAME TO STEAL ALL THREE POINTS IN THE DERBY.”

UHV made the short trip to Kings Park for the second meeting of the two Edinburgh sides two sides after a 1-1 draw in the first game of the season back in February. The sun was shining as Hearts got the game underway but it was EUHV who looked to threaten early on as a corner was met by Smart only to rattle off the cross bar. This set the tone for the early stages of the match as the visitors continued to create issues for Hearts in the wide areas through Doak and Macleod. With Sturrock and Murray taking over the central @euhvfootball

midfield, Watson in the Hearts goal was kept busy as EUHV fired in shots from distance. At the other end Hearts had a clear chance hen Liddell found space to shoot only for the ball to fizz over the bar. Unfortunately, just before half-time Doak

was forced off with an injury and replaced on the wing by Boslem. Scoreless at half time. EUHV continued to press for the opening goal as the second half got underway with Macleod driving inside and getting a shot away but failing to hit the

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target. Parker-Smith was called into action a short while after but confidently dealt with the danger from a cross. A real chance for EUHV to take the lead came in the 58th

on one stop to prevent Hearts opening the scoring. Drama was to ensue in additional time as Hearts had a corner well past the given 4 minutes added time. The ball in wasn’t cleared DEFEAT IS THE FIRST LOSS IN convincingly THE LAST FIVE EDINBURGH and as Hume tried DERBY MATCHES to stab it minute as Boslem was clear it fell nicely at the slotted through one back post to be turned on one with Watson home by Carse. This but failed to compose was to be the last kick herself and lifted the of the game, 1-0 and ball over the bar. A all 3 points to Hearts. similar chance then fell to substitute Brown but her volley was straight at Watson. With Hearts pinned back in their own defensive third, frustrating EUHV by getting bodies behind the ball it offered them an opportunity to counter-attack. They almost did just that with Parker-Smith forced to get down low to make a great one

Afterwards, EUHV Head Coach Mike Ross commented, "Another game where I felt like even a draw wouldn’t have reflected how the game was actually played. We played the better football and dominated the majority of possession on a terrible long grass surface. We lost Jordan due to her rolling her ankle on the surface midway through the first half when we were on top and then conceded in the 5th minute of added time. I’m perplexed to where that added time came from. Disappointed to end our 5 game unbeaten run in the derby but proud of the players as they continue to go in the right direction to improve and we will pick up results. As for the officials, I’m not allowed to criticise them."

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MATCH REPORT - HEARTS (A)

KEY MOMENT The failure to clear the final corner at both the first and second attempts proved highly costly in a game where EUHV dominated the possession for long spells and had several good chances to get on the score-sheet which they failed to convert.

SWPL2 TABLE POS

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Motherwell

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Hearts

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Kilmarnock

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St Johnstone

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Aberdeen

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Glasgow Girls

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Central Girls

OTHER SWPL2 RESULTS

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Aberdeen

2-3

Glasgow Girls

Central Girls

1-1

St Johnstone

Motherwell

2-0

Kilmarnock

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MATCH REPORT - MOTHERWELL (A)

MOTHERWELL SCORERS: Russell (23, 33), Hare (54, 80), Mulvey (56), Burns (87) LINEUP: Johnstone, Black, Burns, Condie (Johnston 70), Cunningham (Reside 82), Hare (Canavan 80), Magill, Mclaughlin, Mulvey (Gallacher 82), Russell (Montgomery 78), Nicolson

6-0 HT: 2-0 Wednesday 09 May 2018 Kick-Off: 19:30 Venue: Fir Park

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY HUTCHISON VALE SCORERS: LINEUP: Lessells, Shepherd, Stanton, Sutherland, Clark, Smart (Williams 71), Boeckh, Marshall, Murray, Sturrock, Hume (Macfarlane 89) SUBS (NOT USED): Doak

SUBS (NOT USED): Dalziel

“IMPRESSIVE MOTHERWELL BREAK THROUGH A DEFENSIVE EUHV FORMATION TO MAINTAIN LEAGUE ADVANTAGE.”

ith the SWPL featuring it's first round of midweek fixtures this season, EUHV made their second trip this season to Motherwell to face the side currently top of the table. Due to the end of the men's season Motherwell were offered the rare opportunity to play the match at Fir Park adding a little extra excitement to the fixture. Motherwell got the match underway and much as in the first game they quickly asserted their dominance on possession of the ball. The EUHV defensive setup held firm in the @euhvfootball

early going, heading clear from a pair of corners but eventually Motherwell found the breakthrough. With just under 25 minutes gone a crossed ball was allowed to drop to Russell who poked it beyond the

helpless Lessells to open the scoring. Just ten minutes later Russell doubled the lead with her second goal, heading into an unguarded net as Lessells failed to push clear a deep cross from the right. EUHV

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responded well to going behind and could have had a penalty when Hume felt she was fouled by Johnstone but the referee waved play on. As the half drew to a close EUHV continued

then Mulvey fired in a long range shot to put Motherwell out of sight. Despite the scoreline, EUHV continued to look for a consolation goal with Boeckh creating an opportunity

EUHV FAIL TO FIND A WAY BEYOND A HIGH QUALITY, EXPERIENCED MOTHERWELL TEAM. to work hard and had half chances through Smart and Hume but the home side went into the break two goals ahead. EUHV started the second half brightly with Hume almost pulling a goal back only to be denied by a last ditch tackle from a recovering defender. Unfortunately two minutes of madness resulted in Motherwell scoring two goals in quick succession and ending the match as a contest. First, Hare helped herself to a goal with a glancing header

for herself and then Sturrock but neither able to hit the back of the net from distance. As the game entered the last ten minutes

Motherwell extended their advantage with Hare adding her second of the night before a quickly taken free kick allowed Burns to curl the ball into the corner of the net from the edge of the penalty box. Following the match Mike Ross was full of praise for both the commitment of his team and the quality of Motherwell. "The players gave everything once again. Always going to be tough travelling away midweek to face top of the league team. Even at this early stage it is clear to see itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Motherwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s league to lose with the talent they have bought in to gain promotion. Result aside it was great to play at Fir Park and the staff were fantastic with us. We also want to thank those who came to support the team."

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KEY MOMENT Russell's opening goal for Motherwell took advantage of miscommunication in the penalty area, undoing the good defensive work EUHV had put in until that point. In chasing the game, EUHV struggled to contain the home side.

SWPL2 TABLE POS

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Aberdeen

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Central Girls

OTHER SWPL2 RESULTS

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Glasgow Girls

2-0

Hearts

Kilmarnock

2-1

Central Girls

St Johnstone

2-0

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MULTINATIONAL MEDICAL STUDENT Central defender and EUWAFC first team captain, Lucy Stanton, sits down with EUHV to discuss growing up in a number of different countries, her passion for football from an early age, almost being lost to basketball and her chosen career path within the field of medicine.

“I HAVE 2 OLDER SISTERS WHO BOTH STARTED PLAYING BEFORE ME AND I CAN REMEMBER LIVING IN MOSCOW, GOING ALONG TO MY ELDEST SISTER’S GAMES ALTHOUGH I THINK I WAS MORE INTERESTED IN THE HALF-TIME SNACKS RATHER THAN THE GAME ITSELF.”

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THE BIG INTERVIEW - LUCY STANTON

So you currently study in Edinburgh, but you didn't grow up here, can you tell us a bit about where you grew up? I actually bounced around a lot as a child. I was born in Poland and we moved between Russia, America, and Singapore before settling in Switzerland, just outside Geneva. I’ve been really lucky to travel around the world with my parents and siblings and get to experience so many different cultures. I went to high school in Switzerland, where I lived for 5 years, and would say I got to properly grow up there. When were you first introduced to football

and what was the first club that you joined? I have 2 older sisters who both started playing before me and I can remember living in Moscow, going along to my eldest sister’s games although I think I was more interested in the half-time snacks

schools I went to were keen on encouraging our development – we travelled around South East Asia to places like Thailand, Indonesia, and even Australia to play sport. When we lived in Singapore my Dad took on a big coaching role with a football

“I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND, WHERE I LIVED FOR 5 YEARS.” rather than the game itself. I started playing in Boston with an all-girls team on a Saturday morning, where I must have been the least coordinated 5 year old that existed. Like most kids in primary school I think I played every sport I could and the

organisation called ANZA that involved lots of school children from the expat community. All of my siblings and I played in each of our respective age groups all day at the weekend. I played mixed football, where I was still pretty much the only girl for EUHV - JUNE 2018

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THE BIG INTERVIEW - LUCY STANTON years, until I was about 11 or 12 and I signed up for an all-girls team with the International Soccer Academy in Singapore. I can remember our team, which was just made up of school girls, turning up to play against adult club teams and even the national squad at one point, which was a really great learning experience. Can you give us a little insight into your background before EUHV? I didn’t really start focusing on football properly until I moved to Switzerland and joined FC Versoix, a local Swiss club team. I played there for several years, acclimatising to the language and new environment (mostly coping with playing in the snow) and subsequently moved to FC CollexBossy and then as I reached my final years of school to an adult club team called FC Stade Nyonnais, near my hometown. It was definitely a steep learning curve fitting into new teams – I remember the girls saying they would only speak to me in English for the first 3 weeks and then I had to speak @euhvfootball

French – I still wasn’t a very quiet player though even with a language barrier! Growing up did you always play as a defender or did you play other positions? I have only even been a defender, which is 100% apparent in the way I play today. I’m very comfortable and confident playing at the back and strangely, I do really love defending. Why did you choose to study at university after school and why Edinburgh? I think I decided I wanted to be a doctor from 13 or 14 and pretty much couldn’t see myself doing anything else. It definitely isn’t for the faint-hearted and was a lot of intense work and stress getting to where I am now but I wouldn’t change it. I came to Edinburgh mostly because they said yes! I was applying to a bunch of different medical schools and Edinburgh offered me a place, and with a city like this one I could hardly say no, and I’m very glad I came here. It's a long career path in medicine, can you shed some light on the years/plans currently

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THE BIG INTERVIEW - LUCY STANTON and the future? My current plan is to finish off my degree next year, which is terrifying, and then medicine is actually really great because it has very clear and structured training pathways. I’ll work as a junior doctor for a couple years after university and then move on to specialise. I’m doing my best to keep my options open but I’ve always been more inclined towards surgery. I’m always on placement and rotating through different specialities but I just finished obstetrics but I’m keeping doors open! I think I surprised Mike the other day, calling

him to let him know I’d miss training because I was helping deliver a baby. I really enjoy the more fast-paced and adrenaline-filled side of things so the surgeries and emergencies really

direction. I’ve obviously just finished the EUWAFC season, which took a little longer than expected because of playoff games and the weather, so the football never seems to stop! I

“I THINK I DECIDED I WANTED TO BE A DOCTOR FROM 13 OR 14 AND PRETTY MUCH COULDN’T SEE MYSELF DOING ANYTHING ELSE.” interest me. It's been a bit of a mixed start for euhv so far, how do you feel the season is going? It’s always really tough at the beginning of a season to find your feet and you can always feel like the league is swinging in either

think we had a definite turning point, in terms of attitude and our approach to games after the St Johnstone game where we were able to recognise that we could and do play great football and can be really successful, but harnessing our ability to do that from the first

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minute of the game has been a challenge. I think our recent performances have shown the potential we have as a team and everyone is working hard to make that a reality. Something we worked really hard on this year with the university team was our mentality and understanding of the way we prepare for tough games and how we cope with stress. We had great input from a sports psychologist who took time to break down the aspects of our game that we could develop and improve, which worked really well to bring us together as a team. I think that opportunities @euhvfootball

like that and our recent beach adventures as squad give us a great platform to appreciate each other as a team and that reflects really well in our trust and communication on the pitch. You've had some great success at EUWAFC as well, what have been the on pitch and off pitch highlights? I’ve been so incredibly lucky to play for the university for the last 4 years and I firmly believe I’ll leave the club in a better place and with an incredible future. I can remember turning up at trials in my first year and I was trying to tell Hannah Craig what to do by the

end of the session – not sure she was overly impressed by my first year antics. I think some of my personal highlights have been winning the double 2 years ago – we were just unbeatable that season and I think we didn’t concede a single goal at home all season, which as a defender, is pretty great. Scoring the game winning goal against Edinburgh College in the SSS cup final was fantastic – I’m think I just swung my left leg at the ball and my eyes might have been closed and I got very lucky. I think the best experience I could have asked for was to captain the first team this year. The squad is such an

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THE BIG INTERVIEW - LUCY STANTON incredible group of diverse, talented and kind people. Everyone works hard for each other and I’ve made some of my closest friends over the years on this team. I think I could trust any of those girls on the pitch and in life outside the game to have my back. Off the pitch there are

orientated and I want to go far in terms of what I can achieve and do for people as a doctor. On the other hand I think I have my retirement life planned out and I’m a big believer in finding balance in my personal and professional life. I think in terms of football I have achieved miles beyond what I

“I THINK IN TERMS OF FOOTBALL I HAVE ACHIEVED MILES BEYOND WHAT I THOUGHT WAS POSSIBLE.” probably a thousand stories and highlights that should never be printed in a magazine but one of my favourites was a summer road trip to the Isle of Skye with some of the university girls who have now graduated – but all 4 years so far have been spent creating the best memories.

thought was possible. Having the opportunity to captain the EUWAFC 1st team, the SSF Universities Squad and on occasion for EUHV as well has been such a fantastic learning experience for me. I can only look back and thank the people that have supported me and helped me get here.

You've won a fair few awards, most recently at the EUWAFC end of season. Do you have any personal goals? That was a very emotional end of season ball – I was very humbled to win those awards and wouldn’t change a thing if I could. I suppose it depends how you measure success; some of my goals are very career

Everyone has a team they support or follow, what is your team and why? I suppose I support Manchester United in the men’s game – my family is a house divided when it comes to football and I was never a fan of Chelsea. I can remember being swept up in the glory days of Wayne Rooney when he joined United and my younger brother

pretending he had his right foot. Do you have any football role models or inspirations from the professional game or who you've played with? I’ve always been a really big fan of Becky Sauerbrunn, an American player who is just an out and out tough defender who puts in amazing tackles and really wins games for the teams she plays for. Its great to see defenders like Lucy Bronze do so well at such a high level as well – nice to remind people that defenders score from time to time. Where do you see yourself being in 5 years time? Probably half asleep on a night shift in scrubs somewhere? No – I plan on being well on my way career-wise and hopefully still playing football. I can’t imagine not playing in some capacity and maybe even still in Edinburgh. Away from the pitch and lecture halls do you have any exciting hobbies or interests? To be honest, between football and my degree I think I spend most of my time on my bike EUHV - JUNE 2018

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THE BIG INTERVIEW - LUCY STANTON traveling in between the two! I also sometimes have a social life and mostly spend time with friends out and about in Edinburgh. I’m a fan of finding small coffee shops to hide in and I am currently searching for the best donut shop in Edinburgh. What are the best players you've played with and against? So many of them! I think Sophie Boeckh has stepped into the team and is just a joy to play with and to watch. She is so fluid on the ball and ridiculously talented – I always know she’s going to pull a pass off. Another player who I had the best time playing with here is Nicola Mawson, who used to play for the university team. Her work rate is out of this world and she’s just an incredible person off

the pitch as well. One of my favourite people to play against is actually Rachel Donaldson from Stirling University because she makes me have to work so hard– we’ve played against Stirling for the last 4 years and playing another strong team always makes for an exciting game. Tell us something about yourself that we don't know? I briefly gave up football to play basketball in high school and almost didn’t go back. What is the most famous person that you've met? Tony Blair – briefly when I was about 11. And finally, what’s your favourite film? The Thomas Crown Affair.

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FUTSAL SPECIAL - PART II

FUTSAL FEATURE The Stirling - Irish Connection

n Saturday 19th May an EUWAFC Futsal squad were invited by Stirling University to take part in a tournament involving them and an Irish squad. Initially two teams were to be involved and 15 players stepped up, but latterly this was amended to one Edinburgh team as there were now to be two Irish teams. Intriguing. Drawing on the available members of the “Antwerp 7” (Charlotte Parker Smith, Sarah Thompson, Beth Macleod, Hannah Michie & Lizzy McGraw), these stalwarts were joined by EUWAFC Futsal captain Grete Wilson, Carolina Sousa e Sa and Hannah Dryden to make a strong squad, just lacking a bit of recent Futsal practice as the games hall had sadly, and to some minds unfairly, been given over to exams. Saturday morning

saw three carloads take the playing squad, accompanied by Derek, Paul and Andrew driving to a sun kissed Stirling for (sadly) the indoor tournament – at least the first car to arrive had a seat in the sun, then with the hall doors open we could appreciate how nice it was outside. Each of the four benches round the pitch became a home to one of the teams, avoiding the somewhat irritating Futsal practice of swapping benches at half time. At that point it became clear that the

Irish teams were in fact the Northern Ireland FA’s Women’s Futsal A & B squads. Places were up for grabs so competitive matches were guaranteed, with one of the Stirling players also hoping to make her case for selection for Ireland. EUWAFC opened against the hosts, and despite scoring first through Beth Macleod some lapses of concentration were punished by Stirling with clinical finishing and Stirling were worthy 4-1 winners.

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FUTSAL SPECIAL - PART II Clearly some rustiness post Antwerp. The next game against Northern Ireland B team was a tight, tense affair with chances created but not taken at both ends. A draw was on the cards until the last minute when Edinburgh gave away a corner and to the Irish coaches delight and a move straight from the training ground found a player free at the back post to nod home the winner – Charlotte was rightly not happy at that further lapse of defensive concentration. “We mugged you there” was the comment from the Irish coaching team, and never a truer word was spoken. Andrew, Paul and the

positively. It was an equally tight game in the middle of the park, and despite a Lizzy McGraw goal the strong Irish squad finished off moves well and came out 3-1 victors. The Edinburgh coaching team were proud of the effort and greater focus shown, but called on the players for more and to raise their game

EDINBURGH PUT IN A CREDIBLE SHOWING AGAINST STIRLING & 2 NORTHERN IRELAND NATIONAL SQUADS. team put in some heavy time analysing and discussing, with counters getting some serious grief on the board. The final round robin game against Northern Ireland A was clearly going to require the Edinburgh game to be stepped up, and the squad responded @euhvfootball

further for the playoff match v Northern Ireland B – and back out came the board and counters. The response was clear. Greater passing skills, movement off the ball, and closing down were evident, and sticking with players when the Irish came forward made the

critical difference. Time and again the ball was won back and defence turned into attack. Goals came after some superb team play – brave goalkeeping with first of all Lizzy striking at the back post after fast paced lead up play, then Hannah finishing off another neat team move to give EUWAFC a 2-0 lead. Right at the end Sarah won the ball in the middle of the park and after a quick 1-2 very nearly scored what would have been the goal of the game, only to see it cleared off the line by a last gasp block from a brave Irish defender. So close. Stirling beat Northern Ireland A to deservedly win the tournament, but it was a good day making new friends. The invite to Ireland is on the table. Now that is a tempting offer, to be sure!

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MATCH REPORT - ST JOHNSTONE (A)

ST JOHNSTONE SCORERS: Mcgowan (32), Cowie (80), Todd (89) LINEUP: Cameron, Foote, Henderson, Tweedie, Fleming, Mcgowan, Mcdonald, Dunn, Maclean, Todd, Clark

3-3 HT: 1-0 Sunday 13 May 2018 Kick-Off: 16:00 Venue: Mcdiarmid Park

SUBS: Cowie, Irvine, Moss, Sommerville

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY HUTCHISON VALE SCORERS: Hume (51), Macleod (71, 78) LINEUP: Parker-Smith, Shepherd, Stanton, Macleod, Boeckh, Williams (Clark 45), Smart, Murray (Marshall 45), Sturrock (Sutherland 84), Doak, Hume SUBS (NOT USED): Macfarlane

“A CONTROVERSIAL LATE PENALTY DECISION DENIES EUHV A FIRST WIN ON THE ROAD.”

UHV travelled to St Johnstone for the first meeting of the two sides in the 2018 SWPL 2 campaign. EUHV were looking to bounce back from the midweek loss to Motherwell while St Johnstone were coming into the game off the back of a 2-0 win against Aberdeen. The match started brightly for EUHV with Hume and Smart looking lively in front of goal but it was St Johnstone with the first real chance. A corner was met by the head of Henderson which rattled the cross bar ut was cleared to safety by HUme. EUHV regained the possession and @euhvfootball

looked to be on top but against the run of play St Johnstone took the lead in the 32nd minute when Mcgowan curled a close range shot around the advancing Parker-Smith. This score remained into the half time break. With Marshall and

Clark on at the break EUHV knew they needed a goal to get back into the game. Thankfully they didn’t have to wait long as only six minutes into the half EUHV equalised via route one football. The long ball over the top from

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Parker-Smith was picked up by Hume who crashed her effort in off the underside of the bar. This goal ignited the game and both teams looked to

despite furious calls for offside from EUHV defenders. A frantic final ten minutes saw both teams continue fighting and it was St Johnstone who drew level in MACLEOD NETS TWICE IN the 89th A MUCH IMPROVED EUHV minute. A free-kick PERFORMANCE. delivered chase the 3 points. It across the box was EUHV who then resulted in a penalty capitalised and took being awarded as a the lead through a St Johnstone player brace from Macleod. fell over under little The first came in the pressure. Todd 71st minute through converted, just a shot smashed into the bottom corner and the second just seven minutes later as she broke free and slipped the ball by the advancing Cameron. St Johnstone didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let up at any point and were back in the game with ten minutes to go after a shot was parried onto the bar, only to be ventually be turned in by Cowie

managing to beat Parker-Smith to level the game up. Macleod had a late chance to steal back all three points but EUHV had to settle for just the one as the game finished 3-3. Thoughts from Mike Ross - "Close game today as expected. We started the 1st half well but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take advantage of the pressure and chances we created. They had the better of the 2nd part of the 1st half and they went in at half time with the lead. 2nd half we played with greater intent and deservedly went 3-1 up. We are of course frustrated we let them back into it near the end. Charlotte was also very close to saving the dubious penalty the ref gave in the 89th minute. These are the fine margins we seem to be facing."

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KEY MOMENT The award of a dubious looking 89th minute penalty allowed St Johnstone to steal a point but Beth Macleod had an opportunity moments later to grab all three points only to find herself denied by Cameron in the St Johnstone goal.

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Motherwell

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Kilmarnock

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Glasgow Girls

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Hearts

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Aberdeen

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2-2

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Kilmarnock

0-1

Glasgow Girls

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2-1

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MATCH REPORT - GLASGOW GIRLS (A)

GLASGOW GIRLS SCORERS: Ashe (19), Evans (30) LINEUP: Hopwood, Mctear, Johnston (Sloey 65), Docherty, Coleman, Hay, Mcguire, Molyneux (Armit 72), Ashe, (Ferrol 61), Evans (MacPherson 47), Mcewan

2-2 HT: 2-0 Sunday 27 May 2018 Kick-Off: 16:00 Venue: Petershill Park

SUBS (NOT USED): Macdonald, Mcgoldrick

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY HUTCHISON VALE SCORERS: Smart (73), Ferrol (OG 88) LINEUP: Lessells, Clark (Kerr 60), Shepherd (Boslem 28), Stanton, Juul-Dam (Sutherland 55), Murray, Ross, Boeckh, Sturrock, Williams, Smart SUBS (NOT USED): Macfarlane

“EUHV FIGHT BACK FROM TWO GOALS DOWN TO GRAB A LATE POINT AGAINST GLASGOW GIRLS.”

n a real game of two halves EUHV travelled through to Petershill to play Glasgow Girls in the final match of four successive away trips. The two sides met earlier in the season at Peffermill with Edinburgh cruising to a 5-1 victory. After a quick turn around following the coin toss EUHV got the game underway. It was the visiting team that had the first chances through a shot from Williams which deflected off a defender and a corner met by Smart at a tight angle. Neither tested Hopwood in the Glasgow goal. The wind @euhvfootball

proved difficult for the team playing into it throughout the match and Glasgow Girls capitalised in the 19th minute with a ferocious long range shot from Ashe that sailed high over the head of Lessells into the top corner. Unfortunately for EUHV

only 10 minutes later Captain Shepherd was forced off injured and replaced by a confident Boslem. Glasgow continued to look threatening, mostly on the break and doubled their lead through a well placed shot by Evans from inside the

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box which found the top corner. Immediately after the restart EUHV had claims for a penalty waved away after the ball had played the hand of a defender inside the area. As the half drew to a close EUHV pushed for a goal and nearly had one as a well placed cut back was met by Murray but brave defending from Glasgow kept the score at 2-0 going into half time. EUHV came out in the second half eager to take some points away from the game. Smart looked threatening throughout and had a handful of opportunities early in the half but couldn't find the back of the net. The tireless work rate from Smart eventually paid off on 73 minutes as Glasgow failed to clear allowing Smart the time to volley beyond Hopwood to reduce

the deficit to just one goal. EUHV continued to look for the equaliser and with minutes remaining a cross was diverted into the net by Glasgow Girls' defender Ferrol. Initially the assistant looked to give offside however after discussion with the referee the goal was awarded as no EUHV player had been deemed to be interfering with the play. Final score 2-2 with the points shared after an entertaining

encounter. EUHV Head Coach, Mike Ross commented after the match; "Good comeback today after being 2-0 down at half time. Mixed emotions at the end as we were happy to come back with something but on reflection we created several chances during the game and could have scored more. Wind made it very difficult for both teams to play at times. Glasgow Girls have been on a good run of form recently so credit to them and we knew today would be difficult against a team full of confidence. After 4 difficult away games in a row we look forward to returning home next weekend. Really pleased with all the players efforts today and the character they showed to get something against a tough opponent."

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MATCH REPORT - GLASGOW GIRLS (A)

KEY MOMENT EUHV's equaliser required discussion between the assistant and referee who had contrasting opinions as to whether it was onside. Eventually the referee concluded that no EUHV player had interfered in the process of Ferrol scoring an own goal.

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Central Girls

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Motherwell

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AMERICAN EXPORTS “THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM SWPL2 ALL COME FROM THE PEOPLE. LIKE EUWAFC, IT IS AN INCREDIBLY DRIVEN GROUP THAT LARGELY EMBODIES A COMPETITIVENESS AND A PASSION FOR FOOTBALL THAT IS UNPARALLELED. I THINK PRIOR TO EUHV I NEVER REALLY CONSIDERED A FOOTBALL CAREER IN ANY CAPACITY AFTER UNI.” - JORDAN DOAK

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American students Jordan Doak and Krissy Williams depart Edinburgh this month, returning home to finish their studies in the US. EUHV caught up with both players prior to their departure to reflect on their experiences of Edinburgh and time spent playing football in Scotland.

“FOR ONE, I’VE COME HOME A MUCH MORE CONFIDENT PLAYER. I FELT LIKE EUHV AND EUWAFC REALLY BELIEVED IN ME, AND IT MADE ME BELIEVE IN MY ABILITIES AS A FOOTBALLER MORE. TWO, I’VE MADE FRIENDS FOR LIFEAND I PLAN TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH THEM WHILE BEING IN THE STATES.” - KRISSY WILLIAMS

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SPECIAL FEATURE - PLAYERS DEPARTING Firstly, both of you are returning to the US to continue your studies. Can you fill us in on what you are studying and where? JD: I’m studying business and anthropology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. It was funny for me to be studying business at The University of Edinburgh because at my home uni, business is the more serious degree between that and economics where at Edinburgh economics is the more serious degree. It took me a minute to figure that difference out so it was confusing for the first bit of my time abroad when it seemed that people were very unimpressed by my area of study. KW: Yes! I will be returning to Smith College, a small women’s liberal arts college in Massachusetts, for my final semester as a History major. I focus on race and gender in 19th century US history, and have a particular interest in US slavery and its impact on race and social issues apparent in America today.

What made you decide to try a semester of studying abroad? JD: I’ve always known that studying abroad was something that I wanted to do. I have two originally American aunts who have lived in and around London as long as I can remember so I was exposed to the idea of travelling and living abroad really early on. When I was looking at universities in the states, study abroad programs and ability was something that played heavily into my decision-making process. KW: I have wanted to study abroad for years. My university really encourages students to study abroad, and they offered me a financially feasible opportunity to immerse myself in a completely different culture. Why did Edinburgh appeal to you as the destination for continuing your studies outside of the US? JD: I think the first thing that really got me starting to think about Edinburgh as a top-choice for a study abroad destination

was that I had a close friend and teammate just come back from studying abroad at The University of Edinburgh last spring. Her name is Melinda Altamore and she also played for EUWAFC. She had the most amazing experience and I wanted that too. I knew I could continue playing soccer here, Edinburgh is obviously an incredible city, and the stars sort of aligned academically so far as classes I could get credit for as well. I think I had only 7 hours of class each week so you could say it worked out. I’ve always intended to live in the UK in the future so studying abroad seemed like the perfect sort of trial period for that. I’ve spent a summer in Hurley, in England and I’ve probably spent a month or so of my life in London when it’s all added up so I wanted to try something new and Scotland seemed like a logical next step. Actually, when I was in 3rd grade (about 8 or 9 years old) we had an “International Festival” where you pick a country you know nothing about to learn about then make a poster and such for; EUHV - JUNE 2018

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SPECIAL FEATURE - PLAYERS DEPARTING I picked Scotland. It’s clear now my teacher wasn’t really sure what was going on between the UK and Scotland so far as country designation. I remember getting a B- because I didn’t have anything actually from Scotland on my display. KW: Well, since I only speak English fluently, I was limited to studying in English speaking countries. Still, I wouldn’t have done this experience any other way. Scotland offers everything I could ever ask for: great food, beautiful landscapes, it’s filled with history.

I wanted to hike and explore the outdoors as much as possible, which I did, so I’m very happy! Looking back on the time you have spent here do you feel the city itself has lived up to your expectations? JD: I think it has. I can’t say that I had clear expectations going into studying in Edinburgh, just from Melly I knew it would be something I’d be talking about forever after. So I think my siblings and my parents would probably say it’s lived up to my expectations – they’ve been good sports about repeating

stories. KW: It has exceeded all expectations. I love everything about Edinburgh. I love walking around, discovering hidden routes and pathways, relaxing in the many parks, and hiking Arthur’s Seat. Everyone I met was so incredibly welcoming and kind. I’ve made friends for life. The city really became such an immense source of happiness for me, and I miss it already. In terms of University life, how have you found the UK University experience in comparison to

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SPECIAL FEATURE - PLAYERS DEPARTING where you have come from in the States? Did you find it easy to settle in? JD: UK and US university life are honestly really different, in my experience. Academically it’s difficult to compare because all of my classes abroad were pass/fail so I only had to get 55’s. That and I had significantly less class – as I said before I only had 7 hours of class per week where attendance was never a part of the grade where in the US it’s normal for me to have 14 or 15 hours per week where attendance is a part of your final grade. I generally feel like universities in the UK acknowledge the immense personal growth that takes place during this part of your life more than the US. At least in my experience here versus the US significantly less people need to see a therapist. I had the most trouble adjusting to my living situation, honestly. I loved my flat mates but I’m used to having my own bedroom in a 2br 2ba apartment and in Edinburgh, while I had my own bedroom, @euhvfootball

I had 11 other flat mates which shared a kitchen and I think 4 bathrooms. I think the toughest adjustment studying abroad was just resigning myself to a significantly lower quality of life just based on having no income, the strength of the pound versus the dollar, and the mandated fresher accommodation. Overall I think if I had started at a UK uni versus a US one I

would probably like it more than US higher education. KW: Regarding school, it was a bit difficult adjusting to the different format. Edinburgh University has over 30k students, while Smith College has less than 3,000. I think the most difficult part about it was being in such large lectures and having less of a direct relationship with my professors.

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SPECIAL FEATURE - PLAYERS DEPARTING When you initially chose to come here did you have playing football in mind? Like had you decided prior to arriving that you wanted to get involved in football as part of your University life in Edinburgh or was it something that you decided after arriving? JD: I had always intended to get involved with EUWAFC based on Melinda’s experience but I wasn’t sure how involved I wanted to be with dedicating time, especially with the EUHV commitment. Honestly I wish I had decided to commit more fully to both teams earlier – at first I was alright with missing one practice a week but by the end of my time here I just couldn’t get enough of either team. KW: Yes I did! I actually contacted the club back in November. I spoke with EUWAFC’s President at the time, Sarah Thompson, and EUHV general manager Florence Haines. They were very helpful throughout the process. I arrived in Edinburgh on January 8th, and went to my

first training session just two days later. The rest was history! EUWAFC have had another great season on the pitch and both of you have contributed to that in major ways during your spell here. Can you give us your personal highlights from University club season? JD: It’s hard to pick a highlight I truly enjoyed all of the season. Personal highlights are of course the cup final against Stirling University and then the games against both Leeds and Loughborough. Being that far in anything is so rewarding and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls to be there with. The discipline, attitude, and work ethic was always there and I can’t say I’ve ever been in a competitive environment where those values were so ubiquitous before. If I had to pick one specific moment as a highlight it would be assisting Beth McLeod against Leeds. From the over-the-top ball into me, to crossing to her for a “futsal goal” on the back post it was so perfect, and it

meant so much in the context of that game, scoring on my own couldn’t have felt any better than that assist did. KW: One of my favourite moments playing for EUWAFC was our trip up to Aberdeen in February, when we won 3-0. It was a night game, and the pitch was more mud than grass. We all connected so well and it really was one of the most enjoyable games I’ve ever played in. The bus ride there and back, too, was some good team bonding time. Krissy: You put in a sparkling performance in the BUCS Trophy on a horrible, cold night away to Aberdeen which had opposition BUCS managers taking note of your name. Can you share a bit insight into that night? KW: Yeah, it was one of my favourite moments playing for EUWAFC. We drove three hours up to Aberdeen in February and went home with a 3-0 win. The pitch was more mud than grass. There was definitely something special EUHV - JUNE 2018

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SPECIAL FEATURE - PLAYERS DEPARTING about that night. We all connected so well and it really was one of the most enjoyable games I’ve ever played in. I think as athletes, we all strive for that feeling of being ‘in the zone’, to have a type of focus that puts you steps ahead of your opponent and gives you the ability to manipulate the flow of the entire game. That happened that night for me, and I’ll never forget it.

Jordan: Similarly you had a very impressive game when Aberdeen came to Peffermill in the SSS Cup. You scored a pair of goals that night which really caught the attention. Can you reflect on that performance? JD: I loved playing in that game. I remember not feeling great when the game started, and I think I was sort of going through the motions, but I remember Sarah

Thompson probably 15 minutes in asking if I was alright and it was a sort of reality check. I scored off a corner fairly quickly after that I think and after that I was truly in it. I don’t think it was too long after that I scored one of my favourite goals of all time by running onto a through ball from Lily Chubb before volleying it softly just out of reach of the keeper. I’ve just taken shots like that a million times at training back home so to have that come to fruition was what my 4th grade teacher would call an “aha” moment. After that game, I started to feel more like myself playing football. I had broken my collarbone in two places on October 29, 2017 after being out for a month and a half from a sprained MCL so coming into EUWAFC was actually really intimidating. I think it took me until that game to remember who I was as a footballer. You have also both had a taste of the SWPL2 action with EUHV. Were you surprised to find that the option was available to play at

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SPECIAL FEATURE - PLAYERS DEPARTING SWPL2 level on a Sunday? JD: I didn’t have a clue about EUHV when I contacted EUWAFC to start playing. That was sort of scary for me at first because I wasn’t where I wanted to be fitness or skillwise and everyone was so talented. Playing with EUHV ended up being a really pleasant surprise and I could not be more thankful for having the opportunity to play with and learn from so much talent and such great leaders. KW: I was definitely pleasantly surprised. I feel very lucky to have been a part of that league, and to play with the girls on EUHV. It’s such a high level of football and I think that my talented teammates and tough opponents helped me improve my game. What have been your highlights from playing in the SWPL2? JD: I think for me the highlights from SWPL2 all come from the people. Like EUWAFC, it is an incredibly driven group that largely embodies a competitiveness and a passion for football that is unparalleled. I

think prior to EUHV I never really considered a football career in any capacity after uni, but after seeing the commitment everyone on the team is able to give as adults I’ve become infinitely more inspired to continue playing after uni, even if it’s in more of a recreational capacity. I’ll really miss playing for the club and playing with intensity like every game is a playoff game. KW: Scoring against Spartans in the League Cup, battling back from a 2-0 half time score against Glasgow Girls to tie the game, and also beating Glasgow Girls earlier in the year 5-1. How do you feel the game here (both BUCS and SWPL) compares to what you were used to back home in the US? JD: The styles of play in the US at my home uni and both in BUCS and SWPL are very different. I honestly feel that the US is a lot more physical game, but I think that largely comes from the resources and facilities that allow US teams to place heavier emphasis on fitness and weight

lifting. It’s been really valuable to play both BUCS where literally every game we played was for something and SWPL where there was such a large range in experience between players both on the team and on opponents’ teams. KW: Both BUCS and SWPL is much more intense, athletic, and physical than what I’m used to at home. At home, it’s a bit more structured and tame. SWPL certainly is the highest level of football I’ve ever participated in, and it made me realize how much stronger and faster I need to be! The EUHV partnership creates an environment where students are mixing with footballers from out-with the University. Have you experienced any social benefits from mixing with a more varied group of players both on and off the pitch and do you feel that this has added to your experience of being here? JD: I credit the EUHV partnership with really helping to define my time in Scotland. Not only was it fun to EUHV - JUNE 2018

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SPECIAL FEATURE - PLAYERS DEPARTING meet people from all different walks of life, but EUHV is actually very Scottish, more so than the rest of Edinburgh seems to be anyway. I had the best time with players on EUHV and on EUWAFC. I’m not as scared of growing up now after meeting so many incredible people older than me who are very clearly thriving. I definitely wouldn’t have gotten as healthy of a dose of Scottish accents without EUHV. KW: Yes absolutely. I’m actually late in getting my degree, as I’m 26 and still have yet graduate. So, getting to know and play with

girls closer my age, girls that have careers and children and have life experience outside of university on EUHV was really fun and enjoyable. Still, I connected a lot with the university team as well, as they’re a great bunch of driven, intelligent, kind and hard-working individuals. Can you share with us one of your non footballing highlights of the last few months? JD: I’m trying really hard and I can’t pick a specific highlight. I’ve loved visiting family in and around London, I’ve loved going out

with the team at McSorely’s or Pear Tree and watching football, I had wonderful trips to Split and Amsterdam, but I can’t truly pick one moment. I think what I’ll remember most, as a highlight, is all the friends I’ve made. I don’t think I truly realized how close I’d gotten with everyone until it was time to leave. I know everyone says it, but when I said I would be coming back in the different group chats I did actually mean it. I’ve always meant to live in the UK and when I do everyone better be ready for me to blow up their phones. Going abroad,

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SPECIAL FEATURE - PLAYERS DEPARTING I never expected to have the people and the network that I’ve found in EUWAFC and EUHV. KW: Eating! I ate so much incredible food. My top food moments were.. 1. Stopping at a Chippy in South Queensferry with Katherine Smart, Anna Hume and Yasemin Emek. We made sure to get lots of chippy sauce on it. 2. Fried haggis and fried black pudding at our EUHV Quiz Night. I probably ate five of each. 3. Also with Katherine, Anna and Yasemin - we would have a roasted sweet potato with Heinz baked beans and cheddar cheese dinner the night before EUHV matches. It made me finally enjoy eating baked beans. Do you plan to return to playing football back home? If so, will that be at college level or with a local team? JD: I’ll be back playing for Emory University Women’s Soccer on August 15! In the meantime, I’m working on playing with a training-based team in Atlanta with other women playing for different (much larger) universities @euhvfootball

this summer. I’m really glad I’ve had the opportunity to be playing so much going into the training team or else I would be toast. KW: Yes! I will be playing with Smith College again for my final semester at uni! Our season runs from the end of August to November. Now that you are back home, what do

you feel you have taken away from your experiences with EUHV both on and off the pitch? JD: Studying abroad and being a part of an organization like EUHV has taught me so many life lessons. I’ve realized that people are the same everywhere; which you definitely know inherently but it can’t hurt to reinforce, that it’s possible to make a home anywhere, and that

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SPECIAL FEATURE - PLAYERS DEPARTING the world is shockingly small. I will remember every relationship I’ve made here, and plan to maintain those relationship going forward. The lessons were all about people and I definitely feel like the world beyond the US is much more accessible to me after this experience and I won’t be able to forget it. KW: For one, I’ve come home a much more confident player. I felt like EUHV and EUWAFC really believed in me, and it made me believe in my abilities as a footballer more. Two, I’ve made friends for life-and I plan to stay in touch with them while being in the States. Three, I’ll use the tactical information I’ve learned and the skills I’ve gained from playing with these teams and working with Mike and Florence. What or who do you think you will miss most? JD: Everyone. I’ve been harassing a lot of people on social media in the last week or so, so they can’t forget me too quickly.

KW: I’m going to miss everything about EUHV and EWUAFC. I’ll miss team get-togethers like bowling and quiz nights. I’ll miss pregame huddles and pump up talks. I’ll miss all the high and low moments of being on the football pitch, my teammates supporting each other through them all, and how photographer Craig Doyle captures them all. Favourite things that you can get in Scotland that you can't get back home? JD: Easily a full Scottish (hold the black pudding) and Innis and Gunn. I’m keeping an eye out for it but I’m not optimistic. And proper whisky without going bankrupt. KW: Haggis, Potato Scones, Squashies & Pinballs, Good Gin!! Any chance that we will see you again at some point? If not, we better be getting some pictures to put in this magazine! JD: Not in time for pictures for this issue, but definitely one day!! KW: I expect to be back in the beginning of 2019, and crossing

my fingers that I’ll be back in September to get my masters degree! Finally do you have any message for any potential American students who may be considering studying over in the UK? JD: The best advice I can give to future American students considering studying in the UK is 1) Do it, it’s the best time of your life. 2) Get involved. The more connected you are to local clubs/ sports teams/people/ places the more fun it is and the harder it will be to leave. I think I had as good of a time as I did because of my involvement with these teams and I am going to miss the people and the football terribly. But that just shows me how amazing it all was. KW: Get involved!! This is the most welcoming bunch of people I’ve ever met. The programme is flexible, accommodating, and inclusive; I felt like there was always a place for me somewhere. Joining EUHV and EUWAFC shaped my experience in Edinburgh, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.

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THE BIG PICTURE

Anna Hume is knocked to the floor following a challenge during EUHV's 6-0 defeat away to Motherwell at Fir Park in the first round of midweek matches.

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CLUB STATISTICS SQUAD STATISTICS LEAGUE PLAYER

SWPL CUP

SCOT CUP

TOTAL

APS

GLS

APS

GLS

APS

GLS

APS

GLS

BOECKH, SOPHIE BOSLEM, FIONA BOSMAN, CECILIA BROWN, LUCY CLARK, NICOLE

7 5 (2) 0 (2) 0 (2) 7 (2)

0 0 0 0 0

1 0 (1) 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0

7 5 (3) 0 (2) 0 (2) 8 (2)

0 0 0 0 0

CRAIG, HANNAH DOAK, JORDAN DURAND-WATSON, MARGAUX DUVERGER, KAYLA EMEK, YASEMIN FORKER, LEANNE GRAY, REBECCA HAINES, FLORENCE HUME, ANNA JUUL-DAM, LAILA KERR, LOUISE LESSELLS, CHARLENE MACDONALD, KATIE MACFARLANE, LISA MACLEOD, BETH MARSHALL, JANE MURRAY, ANNA PARKER-SMITH, CHARLOTTE ROSS, BRYONY SHEPHERD, JUDE SHMOYS, AMY SMART, KATHERINE STANTON, LUCY STURROCK, NICHOLA SUTHERLAND, BETH THOMPSON, SARAH WILLIAMS, KRISSY

0 (1) 2 (1) 1 (5) 0 3 2 (1) 0 (1) 0 (1) 8 1 (1) 0 (1) 2 0 1 (2) 5 1 (2) 9 6 1 7 1 8 (2) 7 9 1 (2) 0 3 (4)

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

0 0 0 (1) 0 0 (1) 0 (1) 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 (1) 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 (1) 2 (1) 1 (6) 0 3 (1) 3 (1) 0 (1) 0 (1) 9 1 (1) 0 (1) 3 0 1 (3) 6 1 (2) 10 6 1 8 1 9 (2) 8 10 1 (2) 0 4 (4)

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1

SWPL 2 LEAGUE TABLE HOME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

AWAY

TEAM

PTS

MOTHERWELL KILMARNOCK GLASGOW GIRLS ST JOHNSTONE HEARTS ABERDEEN EUHV CENTRAL GIRLS

10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9

7 3 3 3 4 1 1 0

0 0 1 1 1 1 2 1

0 1 2 1 1 3 0 2

33 6 14 13 12 9 8 4

2 2 14 9 6 12 4 10

2 3 2 1 0 1 0 1

0 1 0 2 1 0 2 0

1 2 2 2 3 4 4 4

13 12 5 4 3 5 5 12

7 10 9 12 8 14 24 15

+37 +6 -4 -4 +1 --12 -15 --9

27 19 16 15 14 7 7 5

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FIXTURES & RESULTS DATE

OPPOSITION

RES

STARTING XI

FEBRUARY 2018 11th

HEARTS

1-1

PARKER-SMITH

STANTON

SHEPHERD

BOSLEM

FORKER

MURRAY

18th

MOTHERWELL

8-0

SHMOYS

CLARK

SHEPHERD

BOSLEM

FORKER

MURRAY

25th

SPARTANS (SWPL Cup)

1-3

LESSELLS

CLARK

SHEPHERD

BOECKH

STANTON

MURRAY

GLASGOW GIRLS

5-1

PARKER-SMITH

STANTON

BOECKH

BOSLEM

SMART !

MURRAY

15th

ABERDEEN

0-4

PARKER-SMITH

STANTON

SHEPHERD

BOSLEM

CLARK

MURRAY

22nd

KILMARNOCK

2-2

PARKER-SMITH

CLARK

BOECKH

JUUL-DAM

SHEPHERD

MURRAY

6th

HEARTS

1-0

PARKER-SMITH

CLARK

JUUL-DAM

BOECKH

STANTON

MURRAY

9th

MOTHERWELL

6-0

LESSELLS

CLARK

SUTHERLAND

SHEPHERD

STANTON

MURRAY

13th

ST JOHNSTONE

3-3

PARKER-SMITH

BOECKH

STANTON

SHEPHERD

WILLIAMS

MURRAY

27th

GLASGOW GIRLS

2-2

LESSELLS

SHEPHERD

STANTON

CLARK

JUUL-DAM

MURRAY

MARCH 2018 11th APRIL 2018

MAY 2018

JUNE 2018 3rd

CENTRAL GIRLS

10th

CENTRAL GIRLS

17th

HAWICK UNITED

20th

ST JOHNSTONE

24th

ABERDEEN

AUGUST 2018 5th

KILMARNOCK

19th

HEARTS

26th

MOTHERWELL

SEPTEMBER 2018 9th

GLASGOW GIRLS

23rd

CENTRAL GIRLS

30th

ST JOHNSTONE

OCTOBER 2018 5th

ABERDEEN

12th

KILMARNOCK

EUHV - JUNE 2018

KEY: HOME FIXTURE, AWAY FIXTURE, ! GOAL, SUB PLAYED SUBS

DURAND-WATSON, SMART, BOSMAN, DOAK, WILLIAMS, MACDONALD, GRAY DURAND-WATSON, BOSMAN, WILLIAMS, MACFARLANE, JUUL-DAM, MARSHALL

BOECKH

CLARK

EMEK

STURROCK

EMEK

MACLEOD

SMART

STURROCK

HUME

SMART

MACLEOD

WILLIAMS !

STURROCK

HUME

EMEK !

MACLEOD !

WILLIAMS

STURROCK !

HUME !

SMART

MACFARLANE

DURANDWATSON

STURROCK

HUME

SMART

BOSLEM

MACLEOD !

STURROCK

HUME !

BROWN, DURAND-WATSON, GRAY, MARSHALL, BOSMAN, MACFARLANE

SMART

DOAK

MACLEOD

STURROCK

HUME

BOSLEM, SHEPHERD, DURAND-WATSON, WILLIAMS, MARSHALL, BROWN, SUTHERLAND

SMART

MARSHALL

BOECKH

STURROCK

HUME

MACFARLANE, WILLIAMS, DOAK

SMART

DOAK

MACLEOD !!

STURROCK

HUME !

CLARK, MARSHALL, SUTHERLAND, MACFARLANE

BOECKH

WILLIAMS

ROSS

STURROCK

SMART !

BOSLEM, KERR, SUTHERLAND, MACFARLANE

@euhvfootball

HUME

DURAND-WATSON, BOSLEM, MACFARLANE, EMEK, THOMPSON, FORKER

DURAND-WATSON, MARSHALL, BOSMAN, FORKER, CLARK, DOAK, LESSELLS

CRAIG, BOSMAN, HAINES

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JUNE

Provisional Schedule

EUHV

EUHV CENTRAL GIRLS

SWPL2 03.06.2018 - K/O 13:05 Peffermill

Coach: Mike ROSS

Sophie BOECKH

CENTRAL GIRLS

Fiona BOSLEM

SWPL2 10.06.2018 - K/O TBC TBC

Cecilia BOSMAN Lucy BROWN Nicole CLARK

HAWICK UNITED

Jordan DOAK

SWPL2 17.06.2018 - K/O - 13:00 Peffermill

Kayla DUVERGER Margaux DURAND-WATSON Yasemin EMEK

ST JOHNSTONE

Anna HUME

SWPL2 20.06.2018 - K/O - 19:30 Peffermill

Laila JUUL-DAM Louise KERR Katie MACDONALD

ABERDEEN

Beth MACLEOD

SWPL2 24.06.2018 - K/O - 13:00 Aberdeen Sports Village

Lisa MACFARLANE Jane MARSHALL Anna MURRAY Charlotte PARKER-SMITH

UNIVERSITY TEAM

Bryony ROSS Jude SHEPHERD Katherine SMART Lucy STANTON Nichola STURROCK Beth SUTHERLAND Sarah THOMPSON

Krissy WILLIAMS

1ST

TBC

All 17/18 fixtures complete. Fixtures will resume with the start of the new academic term later this

Note: Fixtures are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Announcements will be made through social media channels.