The Sideline

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A brand new Scottish women's football podcast hosted by Megan and Amanda. Follow us on Instagram: @_thesidelinepodcast

  1. 3 MARS

    Scotland Head Coach Melissa Andreatta Talks World Cup Qualifiers and Settling into Life in Scotland

    Scotland’s World Cup Qualifying campaign kicks off tonight taking on Luxembourg before playing the team again at home at Hampden on 7th March. We were delighted to catch up with the Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta to find out more about her ambitions for the national team, what led her to taking up a career in coaching, and how she’s settling into life in Scotland. We also get you up to speed on the upcoming Cup games, and of course, the lowdown post split with how the SWPL table is looking, what teams are risking relegation and what teams to watch from SWPL 2. Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    33 min

  2. 13 FÉVR.

    Striker Kaela McDonald-Nguah on Climbing the SWPL with Montrose and Her Work With Show Racism the Red Card Scotland

    After a break we are finally back! And there is a lot to discuss. In this episode we are delighted to catch up with Montrose striker Kaela McDonald-Nguah to find out more about her career from answering an advert in the Celtic Annual one Christmas as a wee girl to winning Player of the Month in the SWPL in December. We chat about her incredible career and how she juggles all of this whilst working full time as an educator delivering workshops across the country with Show Racism the Red Card Scotland. You can find out more about the work of the organisation here. Alongside this, the transfer window is now officially closed with some exciting new signings entering the SWPL for the second half of this season. We discuss our ones to watch, as well as catch you up with all the latest fixtures between the league, the Scottish Cup and the Sky Sports Cup! Phew! Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    55 min

  3. 24/12/2025

    “Goal Scoring is my Job” - Katie Wilkinson Talks Scoring Screamers and the Career That's Led Her to Rangers

    It’s Christmas! And to round out the year, we were delighted to sit down with Rangers striker and SWPL top goal scorer, Katie Wilkinson, to find out more about her career, how the move to Rangers came about, and most importantly, what fuels all them goals! In this episode we also catch up with Victoria aka VictoryVague, who many fans of the SWPL might recognise from her fan art and banners on Rangers game days, to talk about the importance of nurturing fan culture here in Scotland.  We also discuss the ongoing campaign to induct Scotland's first captain Margaret McAulay to the hall of fame. You can sign the petition here. Alongside this, we breakdown the table going into the Christmas break, international reflections from Scotland’s latest friendlies, and our INs and OUTs for 2026. Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    1 h 25 min

  4. 07/11/2025

    From Fighting Fires to Defending Up The Peasy, It's All in a Weekend's Work for Thistle's Cheryl McCulloch

    From fighting fires to defending up the Peasy, it's all in a weekend's work for Thistle's Cheryl McCulloch. We were delighted to sit down with the player/coach for Partick Thistle to talk about her career both on the pitch and off it. Alongside our interview with Cheryl, we discuss the recent SWNT friendlies, the upcoming Sky Sports Cup and Scottish Cup fixtures, and we round up how the SWPL is looking after some big games of late. Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    58 min

  5. 03/10/2025

    "I Don't Think I'd Play For Anyone But Hibs" - Claire Emslie On Being Loyal to Her Roots and Life in LA with Angel City

    From Penicuik to valley girl, this month we caught up with everyone’s favourite Scot in LA, Claire Emslie! We hopped on a call with the Scotland international to discuss everything from her early days of playing in centre defence for Hibs, to playing with Marta in Orlando, to life in LA now and of course THAT viral Natalie Portman video at Angel City. Alongside our interview, we discuss recent derbies across the league, how the table is shaping up from top to bottom, and what to expect from the next couple of international fixtures for Scotland under Melissa Andreatta. Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    1 h 5 min

  6. 22/08/2025

    “It’s Always Been About Being a Part of Something Bigger” - Lisa Evans on the Life Football has Gifted Her, and Her Return to Glasgow City

    Nu Szn who dis? We are so back! And so is the SWPL!  To kick off this new season we are delighted to have Glasgow City winger and Arsenal legend, Lisa Evans on the podcast to chat about her career to date and her ambitions for the season ahead. Alongside our conversation with Lisa, we catch up on the summer, reflect on the results from the opening weekend, and of course, we take a moment to congratulate Caroline Weir on her Ballon D’Or nomination, alongside so much more! Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    59 min

  7. 04/07/2025

    Scotland Striker Jane Ross Talks Career Highs and Securing the Double in Her Final Season with Rangers

    It might be the off season, but that hasn’t stopped us pinning down an absolute legend of the game for a catch up. Following the announcement that she is hanging up her boots, we were delighted to sit down with Rangers and Scotland striker Jane Ross to reflect on her career, from growing up on the Isle of Bute to the header that secured Scotland’s place in their first ever World Cup. An absolute legend of the game who has had an incredible track record for scoring huge goals for every team she’s been a part of, she leaves the game holding the spot as Scotland’s 2nd top goal scorer of all time!  In this episode we also catch up with Motherwell and Scotland International physiotherapist, Heather Bennett aka Glasgow Physiotherapy and Performance Centre, to find out more about the work she does in preventing injuries through busy SWPL schedules and international camps, as well as juggling her own business in Glasgow at the same time! Alongside all that, we discuss the latest transfer news, Rangers search for a new manager, Hibs and City in the Champion’s League, and more! Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Jingle by Martha Ffion.

    1 h 16 min

  8. 23/05/2025

    Hibs Take the SWPL! Plus Sideline Snacks with Erin Cuthbert’s Private Chef Jodie Smith

    18 years later, Hibs are once again winners of the SWPL! As a tense title race finally comes to a close, we take a minute to wrap up and reflect on the drama of the last few weeks. Melissa Andreatta has announced her first SWNT squad, and Megan heads to Celtic Park to catch up with Elena Sadiku.  We are also one whole years old! And to celebrate, we take Sideline snacks to a whole new level as we catch up with Erin Cuthbert’s private chef, the fantastic Jodie Smith, to talk meal planning, recovery treats, and what snacks she’d like to introduce to stadiums.  Join us on 24th May at the Millwood in Glasgow as we screen the Champion’s League final - Kim Little v Barcelona from 5pm. And on the 7th June we are also hosting a women’s football history walking tour with Glasgow Football Tours. To find out more and book your spot head to their website. Find out more about the Call to Action following the Supreme Court Ruling and SFA's ban on trans women in football via Leap Sports Scotland. Hosted and produced by Megan and Amanda. Keep up to date with all things Sideline by following us Instagram! Thank you to our sponsors, The Millwood, and Us V Them. Jingle by Martha Ffion. Cover art by Sophie Morrison.

    1 h 3 min
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A brand new Scottish women's football podcast hosted by Megan and Amanda. Follow us on Instagram: @_thesidelinepodcast

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  • Création
    The Sideline
  • Années d’activité
    2024 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    22
  • Classification
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