Live match updates from the Boroughmuir Thistle
@BTFC07
Women's First Team playing in
@SWPL
2. Video highlights & interviews from the BTFC media team 🎥⚽️
Our season has come to an end, we finish 3rd in the SWPL 2, a proud achievement! We want to thank all of our fans for their support this season and look forward to welcoming you back in the summer as we go again 💜💜💜
✍️PLAYER SIGNING✍️
Welcome back Hannah Markley!⚽️
Hannah is one of the engines in
@BTFC07
central midfield, her attacking attributes equally as impressive as her defensive. Great to have you back Hannah, all the best for the season.
✍️NEW FIRST TEAM SIGNING✍️
Welcome Caitlin Lynch!⚽️
After a loan spell with the club last season, Caitlin has now committed to
@BTFC07
for season 2019. We are immensely proud to have scooped up such a talented midfielder with quick feet & an eye for a pass!
✍️NEW FIRST TEAM SIGNING✍️
Welcome Addie Handley!⚽️
Remember the name! Addie not only represents her country 🏴playing internationally, but is doing so a level above her age group! Addie is eligible for u15s
@BTFC07
but is now playing with the 1st team!
#thisgirlcan
! 😱👏
✍️ FIRST TEAM SIGNING ✍️
Welcome back Katie Moodie! ⚽️
Katie came through the
@BTFC07
pathways before leaving us to have a 3 year spell with Raith Rovers. Katie’s only been back with us a short time & already showing the quality she has between the sticks! Gr8 to have you back!
FULL TIME 1-1
A great game all round. Great football played and a great point to get away from home. Onto the next one with a huge confidence booster to push us through!
#BTFC
✍️FIRST TEAM SIGNING✍️
Welcome back Helen Templeton (aka Dibsy!) ⚽️
Dibsy rejoins
@BTFC07
for her 2nd season, bringing a wealth of experience from her years in the SWPL. Dibsy is a fantastic communicator & always seeks high standards to get the best out of herself & team mates
✍️ FIRST TEAM SIGNING ✍️
Welcome to the club Lucy Brown! ⚽️
Lucy joins
@BTFC07
from last seasons Edin Uni Hutchie Vale. A talented and attack minded forwarded with an eye for a pass, we will undoubtedly see plenty of assists & goals from Lucy this season. Welcome!
90+5’ Thistle goal
What a finish.
The last kick of the game.
Cara Borthwick gathers inside the box and drives the ball low past the keeper.
QP 1
Thistle 1
✍️ FIRST TEAM SIGNING ✍️
Welcome to the club Lily Chubb! ⚽️
Lily Chubb joins us
@BTFC07
this season as a midfielder. Lily opened her goal account last Sunday against Kilmarnock 23’s and had a great game. We look forward to seeing more of her as the season progresses!
✍️PLAYER SIGNING✍️
Welcome back Carolina O’Neil De Sousa!⚽️
Carolina joined
@BTFC07
last season. Her role in the no10 spot & scoring the only goal of the game, helped seal victory over Rangers dev at home. Have you ever seen a better headerer of then ball!? ...unlikely 😉
And finally....
@BTFC07
PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
Voted for by the squad, the winner is a club legend, a one club woman and a success of the world renowned
#PurplePathway
Katie McCabe
#ForeverPurple
Thank you everyone who attended!
Let's go and win the whole thing next year!
What a great display from both teams.
@stjwfc
and
@BTFC07
both with pathway players showing their abilities in the first teams.
Well done
@BTFC07
FINAL SCORE
BTFC 4
STJ 1
Thanks to the spectators for coming along and creating a great atmosphere. See you next time.
Next,
@BTFC07
IMPACT PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
This award is for a player in thier first year at the club who has made a big impact at the club on and off the pitch.
@Irisramage2
is the first winner of the award! Well done Iris!
Onward, forward!
@BTFC07
COACHES PLAYER OF THE YEAR, as voted for by the coaching staff for her consistency, leadership and ability to score screamers....
This year's winner is
@clarewillamson
Well done Clare! Award presented by Coach Paul
First Team players
@JamboAlix
&
@dibsy_
popped into
@BTFC07
07’s training last night to say hello & a huge thank you for committing to being ball girls at their opening league game v Celtic on sunday! Everyone at first team is so grateful & excited to see you there girls!
#BTFC
💜
We are delighted to announce a new addition to our senior squad management team! A very warm welcome to
@allan_todd
who joins
@shepherd_suzy
& Ian as 1st team Goalkeeping coach. Allan comes with a wealth of experience from both the Men’s & Women’s game. Welcome to
@BTFC07
Allan!
𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗔𝗔𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗟!!!
Mhari Smith hits an absolute pearler into the top right corner from around 25 yards out! There's no saving that & it's no less than Thistle deserve!
🟢0-2🟣 | 30' |
#ThistleLive
✍️PLAYER SIGNING✍️
Welcome back Kirsty Madon!⚽️
Kirsty puts pen to paper again for the season ahead! A fantastic coup for the club after an excellent 2018 season.
✍️NEW FIRST TEAM SIGNING✍️
Welcome Fiona Gibson!⚽️
Fiona made the move from Kelty Hearts to
@BTFC07
& we couldn’t be more delighted to have her on board. Fiona’s fitness levels are exceptional & her versatility as a player means you may see her in varying positions on the park!
𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗦' 𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗠 ⭐
Congratulations to
@ria_mccafferty
who has been voted 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 standout performer in yesterday's match against
@livingstonwfc
!
See the full poll results below ⬇️
✍️NEW FIRST TEAM SIGNING✍️
Welcome Stella Paton!⚽️
Stella has been a servant for
@BTFC07
between the sticks 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 reactions!
#safehands
🙌⚽️
𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗔𝗔𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗟!!!
Oh my! Another absolute worldie, this time from Ria McCafferty who unleashes a pile-driver from around 20 yards out at the right side of the box and the ball soars into the top left corner!
🟢0-3🟣 | 45+1' |
#ThistleLive
47, GOOOOOALLLLL
Her first in a purple jersey and it’s an absolute screamer 😍😍😍😍😍
Eilidh Begg finds the net from outside the box with a lovely finish
2-0
✍️FIRST TEAM SIGNING✍️
Welcome back Alix Wilkinson!⚽️
Winner of the Managers player of the season award 2018, Alix signs on for 2019 as
@BTFC07
first team captain. Never been known to shy out of a tackle & has the heart of a lion. Her passion knows no bounds
#topskipper
✍️PLAYER SIGNING✍️
Welcome back Robin Gallagher!⚽️
Robin has just celebrated her 10th year
@BTFC07
which is a truly fantastic achievement. Robin brings pace & trickery on the wing, making her a handful for any opposition! Have a great 11th season!
#aspire
#purple
#pathways
8' | 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗔𝗔𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗟!!!
Robin Gallagher taps home from close range to give Thistle the lead after the Ayr 'keeper could only parry a cross onto the feet of the onrushing Gallagher!
🟣 1-0 🐼 |
#ThistleLive
✍️PLAYER SIGNING✍️
Welcome back Kim Goodchild!⚽️
Last seasons Players Player award winner has put pen to paper & committed herself to
@BTFC07
for the 2019 season! We look forward to seeing Kim in her central defensive role, helping keep many clean sheets for the team!
Coach
@shepherd_suzy
Coach Ian McDonald and Coach
@allan_todd
all saying the amazing team spirit they have seen from the girls during the crisis has been inspiring. Toddy reminding the girls the last time we met in person was the 12th March.
Full Time: 0-7
Thistle have started strong in their first game back. Final goal came from Templeton after a low cross across goal from Brown.
An excellent team effort today from starters to finishers 🙌
✍️NEW FIRST TEAM SIGNING✍️
Welcome Cara Lackie!⚽️
The 3rd of our 4 signings from Kelty Hearts this season: Cara plays her game in the left back position, bringing both pace and tenacity to the role. How would you dance your chances in a 1v1? 🏃♀️