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Spartans FC Women's Premier League
05 January 2012
		Spartans Welcome Chloe Spartans FC Women's Premier League side are delighted to announce the signing off Chloe Fitzpatrick from Aberdeen LFC. Chloe left Spartans after 2 games in 2011 to play for Aberdeen while she carried out teacher training up North. Aberdeen gained promotion to the Premier League for this season. Chloe was an important player for Spartans in 2010 when she was a first team regular, she brings a versatility to the team and is capable of playing anywhere in the midfield or defence. Everyone at Spartans are looking forward to having Chloe back within the Spartans family.

Spartans FC 2011 Presentation
17 December 2011
		2011 Presentation Night Spartans FC Women's Premier League side gathered at the Academy on Saturday night to celebrate the 2011 Season. finishing in runners-up spot to worthy champions Glasgow City was a great achievement and full credit must go to the full squad of players, coaching staff and volunteers for their hard work and determination throughout the season. It was time for the Spartans Players to recognise their team mates contributions and the Players Player of the year awards were as follows: - In 3rd place was central midfielder Kirsty McLaughlin who has really excelled in her first season at the club with terrific performances. 2nd place went to striker Sarah Ewens who has blossomed as a player this season and is fulfilling the potential she displayed when she joined the club in 2009 scoring 21 goals in 2011. Spartans Players Player of the year and also the Coaches Player of the year was awarded to Hayley Lauder for a fantastic season for both
Scotland, the young midfielder played a huge part in Spartans success and all involved at the club are extremely proud of her individual achievements and we are all excited for her future. To honour the contribution made to Spartans and acknowledge the achievement of scoring 100 goals during the 2011 season the final award of the evening was made to Diana Barry, a special award to a special player. Diana has now scored 118 goals in 94 games for the club and as she continues to score goals she will continue to set records that will be very difficult to match. All the players receiving awards also received a generous gift from our fantastic sponsor Scott & Co and all pass on their gratitude for such a kind gesture.

Spartans FC Women's Premier League
14 December 2011
		Spartans Welcome Mike Ross Everyone at Spartans are delighted to welcome Mike to the coaching staff to work along side Debbi McCulloch with the Women's 1st Team. Mike holds a UEFA B License, USSF B License, NSCAA Master Coach Diploma, NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma, to name just a few coaching qualifications from an impressively long list. Mike said "I am very excited for the 2012 season to be given the opportunity to come back to Spartans and coach a very talented group of players in the SWPL. Having been given the chance last pre-season to coach at the club, I am looking forward to using my experience gained over the years coaching in Newcastle, England and USA with professional team New York Red Bull to improve standards. Having worked with some very talented players in New York in their excellent player development system, I plan to transfer my knowledge to the players at Spartans and work closely with Debbi, Carson and Walter who did an excellent job last
season getting the players to a cup final and 2nd place finish in the fast improving women's league. I am really looking forward to being involved with the Spartans community and working at the great facilities the club have here". Debbi stated "I'm personally looking forward to working with Mike, having this extra support for myself and the team in place is certain to have a positive impact on the club. Having worked previously with Mike at the start of last season his knowledge of the game will be a very valuable asset to the team for the forthcoming season".

Spartans FC Women's Premier League 2011 Review

12 December 2011

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Spartans Youth Teams
04 December 2011
		Spartans Have a Fun Time Spartans FC U11, 13 and 15's along with teams from Hutchison Vale, Musselburgh Windsor and Muirieston enjoyed an afternoon of football at the Academy. It was great to see so much talent and enthusiasm at the Academy at what was a very enjoyable event. Spartans Women's Team players Sarah, Kirsty and Nicky were down to help out along with 1st team coach Mike Ross. Click here for photo gallery
Spartans FC is recruiting players to add to their U11, 13, 15 and U17 girl squads for next season. Spartans is a Scottish FA Quality Mark Community Award Club and can offer great facilities and coaching to players of all abilities. The Ladies team provide great role models for young players and there is a player pathway within the club to allow development to the senior level. The U11 and 13 squads train 6 – 7:30 pm and the U15 and 17 squads train 7:30 – 9:00 pm on a Monday evening at Spartans Community Football Academy and players are welcome to come along and join in. For more information contact Rab Aitchison 07724162840 or Michele Macnab 07815793193.

Scottish Women's Premier League Celtic 1 Spartans 2
06 November 2011
		Spartans Finish SWPL Runners Up Spartans travelled to Glasgow to round off their league campaign, needing a draw and Celtic needing a win to claim second spot but Spartans went one better with a 2-1 victory which relegated Celtic to fourth and Hibs to third. Spartans got on the score sheet first with just five minutes on the clock. Ewens charged down Fay's clearance and was delighted to see the ball end up in the back of the net for her 21st goal of the season. Spartans doubled their lead in the 37th minute when good combination play between Clelland and Barry set up Lauder who lifted the ball over the advancing Fay for her 19th goal of the season. Celtic pulled a goal back seven minutes into the second half, Brown cut in from the left and played in Arthur who finished into the far corner. The game raged from end to end without any further scoring. Celtic's young players were impressive throughout and clearly this squad will do well next season. Spartans can be well satisfied with
the second half of the season losing only one of their ten league matches to champions Glasgow City. Head Coach Debbi McCulloch stated "I am pleased with the whole squads quality, application and desire over the season and feel that they really deserve their 2nd place position".

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