Leading the Line

Chris and Campbell preview two huge World Qualifiers for SWNT as they host Ukraine at Hampden before travelling to Seville to face group leaders Spain. Chris speaks to women's football journalist Alex Ibaceta about what impact new Ukraine boss Lluis Cortés will have on Friday night's opposition before they do a deep dive on her home nation Spain, looking at the players, style and how Scotland could maybe sneak a result against the favourites. Get your tickets for Friday: https://scotfa.co/swnttw21 Follow Alex on Twitter: @alexibaceta23 Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris and Campbell return to review the weekend's SWPL action as Rangers maintain their lead at the top and Hearts pull away from the bottom. They also cover the ups and downs of SWPL2, the SWFL Finals day and wonder how to attribute more romance to the Scottish Cup. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris and Campbell return to cover a big week for Scottish Women's Football. They start by reviewing the two SWPL Cup semi-finals and hearing from all four participants before talking about the league's new sponsorship and the benefits it could bring. They cover Dundee United moving top of SWPL2, Players of the Month and hear from Pedro Martinez Losa ahead of SWNT's two huge qualifiers against Ukraine and Spain.

Campbell and Chris return to review the SWPL Quarter Finals as Celtic, Glasgow City, Hibernian and Spartans make the final four. There is also post match insight from Fran Alonso, Malky Thomson, Lauren Gordon and Joelle Murray. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris and Campbell have punched their ticket as they get aboard the SWNT hype train looking ahead to Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Hungary and friendly against Olympic Silver Medalists Sweden. They talk squad selections, starting line ups, the target of nine points from nine and the good mood music currently vibing around the national team. They also hear from SWNT Head Coach Pedro Martinez Losa, full back Rachel McLauchlan and Chelsea forward Erin Cuthbert. Get your tickets here: scotfa.co/swnttw21 Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris and Campbell return to review the SWPL action as the top two go head to head in SWPL1 and Celtic rescue a point at home to Spartans. At the bottom Motherwell continue to pull away after victory over Hearts as Accies and Thistle share four goals. In SWPL2 Glasgow Women go joint top and they end the pod by covering the good and the bad news from the SWF Championship. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris and Campbell return after a brief hiatus with their sights firmly set on the foot of the table as both Motherwell and Hearts pick up their first wins of the season. Celtic and Glasgow City rack up big wins to maintain their place at the top with Rangers maintaining their 100% start to the season with victory over Hibernian. They talk the importance of attracting fans week in week out before head to SWPL2 where Glasgow Women joined Dundee United at the top of the table. It's also Player of the Month time and the boys share their picks.

Chris and Campbell return to review Scotland's victorious start to World Cup qualifying and preview the visit of the Faroe Islands as Hampden becomes home. They also cover the weekend SWPL action as Partick Thistle get a first ever victory in SWPL1 and Dundee United stay top of SWPL2 before delving into the SWF Championship Cup. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris is joined by Faroese national team captain Ásla Johannesen to preview her side's trip to face Scotland's at the SWNT's new home, Hampden. Ásla shares insight into where women's football currently stands on the islands, past results, hopes for a tough campaign to come, her new coach and who out of her teammates should we be keeping an eye on come Tuesday night. Huge thanks to Ásla for taking the time to chat. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris is joined by journalist and women's football expert Sophie Lawson to get to know Scotland's opening World Cup 2023 Qualifying opponents, Hungary. They look at what impact new head coach Margret Kratz may have, their departed maestro, the new players to watch and try to understand the lay of the land of women's football in the country. Sophie also shares an outsiders perspective on a Scotland side recovering from Euro disappointment under the guidance of new head coach Pedro Martinez Losa. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine Follow Sophie on Twitter: @lawson_sv

Chris and Campbell return to discuss the weekend SWPL action as the sides that finished first and second go head to head at the Excelsior as Rangers score seven but it is Hibs that go top. Three sides maintain their 100% start to the SWPL2 season and they touch on Scotland's start to their 2023 World Cup qualifiers this Friday. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris and Campbell return for a jam packed edition as the SWPL league season swings into action. They cover all the SWPL1 action as well as previewing Glasgow City's UWCL clash with Servette. Talk about the improved fan experience so far this season. Delve into SWPL2 and the SWF Championship before taking a look over Pedro Martinez Losa's first Scotland squad as we heard from the Spaniard ahead of World Cup Qualifying. Feat: Tyler Dodds, Grant Scott, Lee Alexander, Michaela McAlonie, Dean Gibson and Pedro Martinez Losa. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris and Campbell preview the return of the SWPL2 league season as they take a look at all ten sides and try to figure out their strengths, their weaknesses, their most interesting signings and the players that they can't wait to see. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris and Campbell preview the return of the SWPL1 league season as they take a look at all ten sides and try to figure out their strengths, their weaknesses, their most interesting signings and the players that they can't wait to see. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris and Campbell return to review the SWPL Cup Group Stages and discuss the pros and cons of the tournament. Chris is then joined by Glasgow City Interim Head Coach Grant Scott and midfielder Niamh Farrelly to preview City's UWCL tie away to Servette this coming Wednesday before debate rages about whether or not the new UWCL theme is any good. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

We're still on a bit of an extended break just now but while we figure some stuff out we've got a special interview with the new CEO of Scottish Women's Football, Aileen Campbell who after 14 years in politics has taken on the task of helping to growing the women's game in Scotland. Chris talks to her about her upbringing as a football fan, the challenges the game face and her ambitions for the women's game in Scotland as we all hope it continues to grow. Hopefully there's a little bit of something for everyone. Twitter: @LeadingtheLIne

It's the final podcast of the season so just for funsies @Campbell6_2 and @mershdoes get together to share who they would vote for in the SWF Awards before creating some honours all of their own. Thank you to any who has listened to and shared the podcast this season, your support is always appreciated! Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell are back to talk over the final day of the SWPL2 season as Hamilton Accies join Aberdeen in next season's SWPL1. They talk about cake, next season's competitions, big name departures and arrivals before talking over the not as complicated as people think it is UWCL draw for the Scottish clubs. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell return to talk through the penultimate weekend of the SWPL2 season as Aberdeen claim the title and Hamilton Accies, Dundee United and Partick Thistle go into the final day with promotion on their minds. They discuss SWPL1 transfer business and preview the tricky UWCL path ahead for Glasgow City and Celtic.

Chris and Campbell burn the 1045pm oil to provide a review of the midweek SWPL2 action as Aberdeen stay on course for the title and the three way race for second takes another turn. There is also an impressive win for Stirling University and the usual discussions around things we can't quite believe we saw. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell are bak for a podcast interrupted by power cuts, door knocks and general Thursday night memory loss to review the midweek SWPL2 action as Aberdeen stay eight clear at the top and Partick Thistle, Hamilton Accies and Dundee United remain in the promotion hunt. They also touch on a low key SWNT victory over Northern Ireland in Belfast. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell return as Glasgow City secure a 14th consecutive title in a row, Celtic secure Champions League football and the managerial merry-go-round begins in SWPL1. SWPL2 returns with a cracker in Dundee, Aberdeen continuing at pace on top but some games remain unseen. There's time for a quick not to the SWNT friendlies before the boys head off into the night. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell are back to review the penultimate weekend of the SWPL1 season as Glasgow City and Celtic are left as the final two standing in the title race. They welcome back SWPL2 and talk over the latest SWNT squad filled with new faces but with still no manager in site. Twitter: @LeadingtheLIne Website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell return to look over the midweek action as Celtic and Glasgow City continue the race for the title. Spartans come back from two goals down against Motherwell and Rangers win in Angus. They also discuss the Team GB squad announcement and whether going to an Olympics would be sound or not? Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell are back as the title race in SWPL1 take another turn. Celtic make it three wins out of three against their Old Firm rivals, Hibs hold Glasgow City in front of fans at Broadwood. Becky Galbraith scores a hat trick of offside goals, Motherwell move up to 6th and what next for SWPL2 as Level 3 restrictions remain in Glasgow? Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell get together for a slightly higgledy piggledy round up of the last week or so's SWPL action as well as previewing another big weekend in the race for the title and Champions League places. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell return to review the big game at the top of the table as Glasgow City extend their league at the top with victory over Rangers as Celtic move into second with victory over Motherwell. They discuss the need to cover talking points, preview the big midweek game at K Park and then speculate around the return of fans to women's football as SWPL2 gets ready to take centre stage. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell are back to reviewing the SWPL1 action as Glasgow City maintain their three point lead at the top of the table, as Celtic score eight in Forfar and Hibernian cruise to an Edinburgh derby win. They preview the big game at the top of the table as Rangers take on the leaders this Sunday, cover the SWPL1 Player of the Month nominations and react to the SWNT World Cup draw. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell get together to review the weekend's action where Celtic make it three wins of the bounce, Glasgow City stay top and Rangers hit eleven before they discuss the importance of competition as women's football grows. They then talk about the news around the UWCL and what impact it will have on Scottish sides. They look ahead to the 2023 World Cup draw qualifying on Friday where they pick their dream and nightmare draw scenarios before dreaming of the best possible away days. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell get together for the 100th episode of the Leading the Line podcast where they review a big midweek card as Celtic defeat Rangers 1-0 in the second Old Firm derby of the season, Glasgow City move three points clear at the top of the table and the race for 4th hots up. Thank you everyone that listens, shares and talks about the podcast we've made it to 100, will there be 100 more? We'll have to wait and see! Twitter: @LeadingthelIne website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell are back for the first of two podcasts this week with a full midweek card on the horizon. They recap a weekend which saw Glasgow City move top by virtue of goals scored as Forfar Farmington's goalscoring keeper Lauren Perry grabbed the headlines against an improving Hearts before they look ahead to the midweek fixtures including two interesting tactical battles as the Old Firm take centre stage at Celtic Park and Hibernian take on Glasgow City in Edinburgh. website: www.leadingtheline.com Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Campbell and Chris are back to review the SWPL1 action as Rangers and Glasgow City continue to hold the advantage at the top, Hibernian bounce back from defeat last week to reclaim fourth and Sarah Ewens makes her case for a more regular starting role as Celtic defeat Hearts. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell are back to talk about some actual factual football including an impressive return from Glasgow City as Rangers stay top with a 6-0 victory in Edinburgh. Spartans moving into fourth, the brand new Sunday night highlights show and the search for a new SWNT coach continuing. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

It's the final player interview of SWPL1 Hype Week as Chris is joined y Hearts captain Mariel Kaney to speak about her path in the game, being an experienced head in a young changing room, balancing work and football, the exuberance of youth and her work with the Big Hearts Foundation. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Chris and Campbell are back after their whirlwind week speaking to the great and the good of SWPL1 to preview the return weekend including news on a significant new broadcast deal, the race for the title, expectations for the rest of the league and what could be next for SWPL2? Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

We've reached club eight in our SWPL1 hype week series of interviews as Campbell Finlayson chats to Celtic's American midfielder Sarah Teegarden. They discuss soccer stateside, her move to Europe, coming back from her ACL injury and the exciting times she sees ahead for the Glasgow club. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

The SWPL1 return hype train pulls into Gorgie as Chris is joined by Hearts defender Claire Delworth to talk about playing for her heroes, switching positions, bouncing back after a tough start to the season under the guidance of Andy Kirk and Aaron Hughes, the role her family played in developing her love for the game and being both a player and fan of the Edinburgh side. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine Website: www.leadingtheline.com

The hype for the return of SWPL1 this Sunday doesn't stop as this time out Campbell Finlayson is joined by Motherwell's Rachel Connor where she talks about playing top flight football from a young age, the SWNT Young Team and competing at a home Euros, balancing her studies with football and a look ahead to their fixture against Forfar Farmington. Twitter: @LeadingtheLIne website: www.leadingtheline.com

SWPL1 Hype Week continues as Campbell Finlayson gets to know Forfar Farmington duo Donna Paterson and Cassie Cowper as they shed a little light on their careers to date, give the lowdown on their team-mates and the Angus side's start to the season. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

SWPL1 Hype Week continues as Chris Marshall is joined by one of only 14 players to be capped over 100 times for Scotland, Hayley Lauder. They discus her early career, being amongst the first of a generation to take the plunge by moving abroad, favourite Glasgow City moments, representing Scotland from youth to the Women's World Cup and her beloved Livi Lions. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Leading the line continues it's hype towards the SWPL1 season return as Chris Marshall sits down over Zoom to chat with Spartans rising star Robyn McCafferty. They discuss the SWPL1's return, her time with the SWNT Young Team and coming through the Hibernian Academy, female voices in the media and what national team success in recent years has meant for her as she hopes to follow in their footsteps. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

it's SWPL1 Hype Week and we're out talking to players from all eight SWPL1 sides ahead of the season return. This time out Campbell Finlayson talks to Hibernian forward Amy Gallacher to discuss the season so far, old rivalries with Glasgow City, scoring in some of Hibs biggest games and how the squad has evolved over the last two years. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

In the latest meets podcast Chris is joined by Scotland international and FC Rosengård attacker Fiona Brown to discuss her path from Dunblane to the Damallsvenskan and everything in between. Including coming through at Celtic and success at Glasgow City to coming back from not just one but three ACL injuries and to her current life in Sweden where she has lived for the last five years. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

In the latest Leading the Line Meets Chris is joined by FC Pirin Blagoevgrad goalkeeper Jeni Currie to share her life in behind the gloves from youth football at Mussleburgh Windsor to Hibernian to playing pro under the Pirin Mountains in one of women's football's most most unlikely of outposts, Bulgaria. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

In something a little bit different Chris is joined by Steven Lawther (@stevenredcircle) author of a new book documenting the rise of SWNT called Arrival. They discuss how the book came about, why he took the plunge to write it, what you can expect inside and share some of their experiences as fans of the women's game. Pre-order here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/arrival website: www.leadingtheline.com Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris and Campbell get together to pick over the wreckage of a Scotland qualifying campaign that ended in yet another defeat marred by the same old problems. What happens next and where has it all gone so wrong? website: www.leadingtheline.com Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris Marshall and Campbell Finalyson are back to cover all the things that have happened in the world of Scottish women's football since they went there separate ways from New Tinto Park on the 20th December: 1:14 - The continued absence of Scottish women's football and it's place on the fringes of Scottish football discourse. 15:42 - SWNT New Interim Coach, squad announcement and trying to get hyped for the forthcoming fixtures. 33:21 - The SWPL1 Transfer Centre. There may be no competitive action but clubs have still been welcoming some exciting new arrivals. Twitter: @LeadingtheLine website: www.leadingtheline.com

Campbell joins a festively merry Chris to go over the final SWPL weekend of 2020 as Rangers take top spot and the Aberdeen SWPL2 train continues to roll on. They also discuss Glasgow City's exit from the Champions League on a difficult night for Scott Booth's side. Thank you to everyone who has listened in 2020, have a wonderful Christmas and we'll speak to you again in 2021! website: www.leadingtheline.com Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris is joined by Campbell to talk through an action packed weekend in the SWPL1 as Hearts get their first win of the season, Forfar come close to victory at Celtic and the top two win ahead of their clash next Sunday. In SWPL2 Boroughmuir won the battle of the thistles as Dundee United join Aberdeen in the promotion places. There's also chat about coverage gaps and the SWPL Player of the Month. website: www.leadingtheline.com Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson are back to talking over a hugely disappointing and premature end to the SWNT Euro qualifying campaign. They try to figure out what went wrong and what happens next? They also cover the weekend's SWPL2 action as the promotion race hots up. website: www.leadingtheline.com Twitter: @LeadingtheLine

Campbell Finlayson and Chris Marshall return to discuss all the action from SWPL1 and SWPL2 as Celtic hit Hibs for six and Partick Thistle end Aberdeen's 100% start to the season. They discuss Glasgow City's Champions League draw and they break down what will be two crucial qualifiers for SWNT against Portugal and Finland this coming weekend. website: www.leadingtheline.com Twitter: @LeadingtheLine