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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join SWPL 1 side Spartans F.C. as Head of Goalkeeping. The role will be responsible for implementing and delivering the Club’s Goalkeeping strategy, to develop a GK Coaching Curriculum in line with the Club’s coaching philosophy, covering a holistic approach to athlete development, ensuring this is delivered and reinforced through effective coaching and mentoring. Further details can be found below.
We are thrilled to announce the signing of attacking player Keira Chuter to Spartans Football Club. Keira joins us from Celtic F.C. Women, after spending last season on loan to Dundee United Women F.C., and has signed a one year contract with the club.
Chuter, who received SWPL Goal of the Month Award back in September 2023 for a wonderful strike versus Rangers Women had this to say upon signing for the club: “I’m really excited for a new challenge in my football career and grasping the opportunity of SWPL football with a great team and club. I’m looking forward to growing as a player and giving it all for this team and can’t wait to achieve great things.”
The Spartans F.C is thrilled to announce the loan signings of Kate Fraser and Olivia Chomczuk from Hearts Women F.C. for the forthcoming SWPL 1 season. Centre Back Fraser adds composure and aggression to our back line with Chomczuk bringing invaluable technical and creative qualities to our midfield.
Upon signing with Spartans, Olivia said: “I’m delighted to be joining Spartans for the upcoming season. The team have been so welcoming and I’m really looking forward to working with Jack and Chris again. I’m very excited for the challenge of competing in the SWPL1 and hopefully I will gain lots of valuable experience.”
The Spartans Football Club have two vacancies available for the forthcoming SWPL 1 season, which starts in early August 2024 – Club Secretary & Kit Manager. With previous Kit Manager Adam Smith moving into a full time role at the Spartans Community Foundation, and current Club Secretary John Mitchell stepping down mid-July, we are welcoming applications from interested parties.
The Spartans Football is pleased to announce that Cacee McKenna will join the club on a one year loan deal from Rangers F.C. for the forthcoming 2024/25 season.
Cacee, 18, has been a key player for Rangers U18’s NextGen squad last year and is motivated to take her footballing journey to the next level by experiencing SWPL 1 football at Ainslie Park Stadium. The loan move is expected to provide McKenna with valuable playing time and experience in the SWPL 1, aiding in her development as a player.
We are delighted to welcome Eilidh Davies, from Hearts Women F.C., to Ainslie Park for the forthcoming SWPL 1 season. Davies joined Hearts from Jeanfield Swifts and made her first team debut towards the end of the 2020/21 season. A central midfielder, Eilidh showed great resilience to battle back from injury towards the end of the 22/23 campaign, before joining Dundee United WFC on loan in January for the remainder of the season.