There is a lot at stake in today’s SWPL1 clash between Rangers and Glasgow City at Auchenhowie.
Given the stranglehold that City have had on the Women’s game in Scotland in recent years, this fixture carries added emphasis and the current Gers crop have good reason to believe that they can depose the current champions.
Malky Thomson’s side have been in good form since the resumption of league duty and only three points stand between his team in second place and the leaders, City.
‘In a game that has been billed as the biggest in the league’s history, Scott Booth’s Glasgow City travel to Malky Thomson’s Rangers this weekend for a top-of-the-table clash that will surely prove crucial to both sides hopes of lifting the SWPL trophy.’
‘A Glasgow City win would put them a commanding six points clear at the summit, while a home win for Gers would allow the title hopefuls to overtake them on goal difference and in pole position to bring home the club’s first trophy and, in turn, wrestle the trophy from the dominant force of 13-time reigning champions Glasgow City.’
Thomson’s side will be buoyed by the contract renewals confirmed over the past week, with the likes of Brogan Hay, Chelsea Cornet and Megan Bell signing fresh terms.
A league title and Champions League football is well within Rangers grasp and Thomson wants his players to continue their momentum in today’s game:
“We’ve been really confident in training. Glasgow City are three points ahead, so it’s up to us to go and do the exact same thing as we’ve been doing and keeping confidence levels high and playing in the manner and style we play.”
“We create numerous chances, we average 10 attempts at goal per game, and dictate the play in every game with 64% possession. That’s being a top-level club and we’ve got to handle that.”
The game is live on BBC Alba with a 4.10pm kick-off.