The final whistle blows, we have made the difficult decision to end How's Your Touch after 8 years of covering Scottish Women's Football. Thank you for supporting us on this journey. howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/thank-you

It's that time of year again, the Scotsman have published their SWPL top 30 list curated by a panel of 10 judges from players to managers to experts (and us!) You can read the whole thing ⬇️ www.scotsman.com/sport/footba...

2025, over and out! 🎉 That's us signing off after another great year of Scottish women's football. We hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year, and we'll see you all in January 👋

And 24 more hours after that... Hibernian have today announced that Joelle Murray will be promoted to Head Coach, supported by assistant manager Stewart Hall. May the Murray-ball era commence!

Grant Scott leaves Hibernian for Celtic as Sadiku exits stage left. A Christmas present for some, a lump of coal for others. The start of a winter break that looks like it will be full of drama. Read all about it 👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/manager-mo...

Merry Christmas Jo Love, last minute winners don't come much better than that 🚀 📹 Partick Thistle

On Sunday Montrose's season took another impressive turn as they upset the title holders at Links Park. We sat down exclusively with manager Craig Feroz to chat about the game, his footballing philosophy, and the fight for top six. Read it now 👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/making-waves…

Exclusive: A conversation with Hibernian icon Rachael Boyle. We sat down with the Hibernian captain to chat about her career, maternity, ACL injury, and a 2025 that Hibees will not forget in a hurry… Read it all 👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/rachael-bo...

The @SWPL has broken up for an international break with everyone in the top flight having played everyone once, and SWPL 2 only one game behind. Here are three learnings we've picked out from the action so far 👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/first-roun...

A cup format shake-up, a new face in the Scotland squad, and milestone moments for three centre backs. Here are the headlines that you may have missed 🗞️

On Sunday we made the trip to Hamilton to get a look behind the scenes of an SWPL matchday, and find out what is going on as they take on the challenge of the top flight. Read all about it on our Substack 👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/behind-the...

Another game week in the best league in the world, another set of incredible performances make up our #5OTW! Lisa Rodgers pulled out all the stops to earn the ⭐ this week, making an incredible 8 saves for Celtic.

David Elliot was appointed as Thistle manager early in the summer, now 5 games in we have seen his vision for the team (in between the experiments). We've taken a look at the tactics so far as Thistle aim to return to the top six. Read all about it👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/david-elli...

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Happy #5OTW day! Another round of fantastic SWPL action gone, and here is the five of the week to celebrate. Tegan Bowie recorded three assists as she ran riot down Hibernian's let hand side, earning the 🌟 this week!

European football, derby weekend, transfer drama... it's been a busy time recently. Here are some things you might have missed 😮

3 games into Crichton's tenure at Rangers have given us some insight into her tactical mind and how she plans to lead title hopefuls to glory. We've taken a look at the tactics so far, and what the Hearts game in particular revealed. Read all about it👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/leanne-cri...

Another week of incredible action in SWPL, here's the 5OTW to celebrate the top performers of the last week. A ⭐️ performance from Morgan Cross helped Celtic to a big win as they set the early pace in the title race.

Hibernian and Glasgow City have been representing the SWPL in European action this week with the #UWCL qualifying mini-tournaments distracting from regular programming. Find out how they got on, and what happens now here 👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/swpl-uwcl-...

It's admin's birthday today and to celebrate we have FREE UK SHIPPING on everything in our store this weekend PLUS a brand new design 👀 All sales go towards our coverage of Scottish women's football. Shop here: hows-your-touch.teemill.com

📺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #UWCL where to watch? Looking to support your favourite SWPL club/hatewatch your rivals but don't know where to go? We have you covered 👇

A full weekend of SWPL action complete, now we're here with the 5OTW to celebrate the best of the best. Kaela McDonald-Nguah was in unbelievable form, contributing to all four Montrose goals, earning the ⭐ honours this week.

The SWPL is back, and what a way to return! Screamers, big tackles, gravity-defying saves, it had the lot. We're here with the 5OTW to celebrate the top performers. Jenna Ferguson takes the 🌟 after her last minute, last ditch, block led to Partick Thistle picking up a dramatic win.

This week on the pod, we got out our tea leaves/tarot cards/other fortune telling methods to predict this season's SWPL winners 🔮 Are you brave enough to throw your predictions in the mix?

The SWPL returns on Sunday! Another dramatic season of action is ready to kick off, and we are buzzing. We were at Scottish Power HQ to bring you quotes from every club for our season preview! Click ⬇️ to read howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/swpl1-2526

A long summer of fitness drills, friendlies, new signings, and more fitness drills is over. The SWPL is back! We were at Scottish Power HQ to bring you quotes from every club as part of our season previews. Kicking it off with SWPL 2. Click ⬇️ to read! howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/swpl2-2526

The SWPL is back this Sunday! Whether you’ve been captured by the magic of the EUROs, are a fan from another league, or are a dedicated SWPL fan, we’re here to guide you through women’s football in Scotland ahead of the 2025/26 season. Read it here⬇️ howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/2526-swpl-...

Ahead of next weekend's return to SWPL action, we're taking some time to look at some of the most exciting transfers of the summer. Ross Cameron joins us to run through seven players making moves that you should keep an eye on. Read all about them ⬇️ howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/signings-t...

Partick Thistle have become the first SWPL club affiliated with a men's team to release a bespoke kit for their women's team 👀 The sky blue and lilac marbled away kit and "cosmic" goalie kit will be worn throughout the 25/26 SWPL season

ICYMI: Keeping you up-to-date with all you need to know. What should the next Bend it Like Beckham be called? Our vote is for Curl it Like Cuthbert

Another season is rapidly approaching, and with World Cup qualification on the line for the SWNT we are looking at the uncapped stars in line for a breakout in the next 12 months 🔎 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/scots-to-l...

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Well, if it's good enough for the stars of the EUROs you better get yourself one eh? Shop here hows-your-touch.teemill.com 🛍️

With three weeks to go until a return of the @SWPL, we have taken inspiration from the scenes at the EUROs, AFCON, and Copa America to put together our wishlist for the season ahead. Read all about it 👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/wishlist-2...

ICYMI: Recapping some of the news that we have double tapped recently ❤️

Solidarity with Jess Carter, and every player of colour that has experienced similar abuse. Racists are not welcome in our game.

As clubs across the SWPL are stretching their muscles and getting back up to match fitness with their first friendlies, we are starting to gear up for the new season ourselves and we’ve got a big question for you all… What would you like to see from our coverage in 2025/26?

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Recent transfer news you might have missed ✍️ • Kirsty MacLean joins Liverpool from Rangers • Amy Rodgers and Kirsty Smith have both signed for WSL2 Nottingham Forest • Partick Thistle have announced the signings of Jo Love, Addie Handley, and Lia Tweedie, as well as a new contract for Jeni Currie

Jess Fishlock has scored more SWPL goals than any other goalscorer at this summer's EUROs #stats

UEFA have confirmed that €160,000, or €16,000 each, has been distributed to the 10 SWPL clubs that did not participate in last season's UWCL as solidarity payments. Celtic and Rangers are excluded as they earned prize money by participating in the competition.

Recent SWPL news you might have missed: • Holly Daniel and Jess Broadrick have signed for Aberdeen. • Hibernian have signed Caley Gibb permanently after her successful loan. • Partick Thistle have signed Erin Rennie from Spartans. • Accies have bolstered their squad with Sarah Gibb and Shona Cowan

Glasgow City's Linda Motlhalo (alongside a cast of vaguely SWPL-adjacent stars) is preparing to star for one of the favourites at this summer's WAFCON. Mohamed Barrie joins us to give you a rundown of the competition, and Motlhalo's chances. Read it 👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/linda-motl...

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A spanner has been thrown into Rangers' summer plans as they now face the prospect of replacing their most successful manager as Jo Potter departs for Crystal Palace. We have taken a look at what qualities the next manager needs, and who is available 👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/replacing-...

The draw is done, Hibernian and Glasgow City's opponents for UWCL qualifying have been decided, and we have looked into each of them. We've also explained the new UWCL format to get you up to speed of what is on offer. Read all about it 🔽 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/swpl-on-tour

Just in time for summer, we are celebrating the greatest(s) of all time to mark the launch of our new merch store! Two new designs, a return of the 'Everyone Loves Women's Fitba' design, *and* as an added bonus, free UK shipping this weekend! Click ⬇️for more hows-your-touch.teemill.com

Comunicado oficial, Friday 10am. Might want to get those notifications on 👀🐐

For the final time in the 2024/25 season, here is your How's Your Touch Five of the Week. Celebrating the best performances of the last 7 days in SWPL. Who else but Linzi Taylor could take the ✨ this week? Defending, en point. Goalscoring, crucial. Trophy, lifted. 10/10.

Here we go for one final time in the 2024/25 season. We have recapped Wednesday's action, and reviewed what each team needs to do on Sunday as the title and relegation go to the wire. 👇 howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/it-all-com...