The CEO of Hearts has done wonders for the club and the women’s game in Scotland. The 74-year-old helped save the club in 2014 when she spent £2.5m to bring the Jam Tarts out of administration in 2014. In August 2021 the Hearts chair signed over her shares to the Foundation of Hearts fans' group. In her period as Chair, she has also overseen the integration of the women’s team into the club and the handing out of the first professional contracts for the players. Going forward, she targets parity for Eva Olid’s side before she retires. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)The CEO of Hearts has done wonders for the club and the women’s game in Scotland. The 74-year-old helped save the club in 2014 when she spent £2.5m to bring the Jam Tarts out of administration in 2014. In August 2021 the Hearts chair signed over her shares to the Foundation of Hearts fans' group. In her period as Chair, she has also overseen the integration of the women’s team into the club and the handing out of the first professional contracts for the players. Going forward, she targets parity for Eva Olid’s side before she retires. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
The CEO of Hearts has done wonders for the club and the women’s game in Scotland. The 74-year-old helped save the club in 2014 when she spent £2.5m to bring the Jam Tarts out of administration in 2014. In August 2021 the Hearts chair signed over her shares to the Foundation of Hearts fans' group. In her period as Chair, she has also overseen the integration of the women’s team into the club and the handing out of the first professional contracts for the players. Going forward, she targets parity for Eva Olid’s side before she retires. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

International Women's Day: Eight women to be inspired by in women's football in Edinburgh

This International Women’s Day we have picked out eight iconic figures from the football industry to be inspired by in 2023.
By Jack Dawson
Published 8th Mar 2023, 07:00 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2023, 12:25 BST

Hearts, Hibs, Spartans and Boroughmuir Thistle all have been mentioned throughout the list, each with their own story. This list is not a ranking but rather a celebration of what these women have achieved over their lifetimes and what they help bring to the community. Whether it is through the obstacles they have faced in life or their work outside of football, everyone on this list is an inspiration.

Long-time captain of Spartans, Marshall is one of the key players for the club as they continue to be a thorn for many sides in the league. The midfielder reached 200 appearances for the club last year which is even more remarkable considering the 35-year-old’s battle with multiple sclerosis. Playing over a year with the illness, the midfielder is still putting on a show on the pitch and scored a memorable goal in her side’s 2-1 win over Hibs at the start of the year. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie

5. Alana Marshall

Long-time captain of Spartans, Marshall is one of the key players for the club as they continue to be a thorn for many sides in the league. The midfielder reached 200 appearances for the club last year which is even more remarkable considering the 35-year-old’s battle with multiple sclerosis. Playing over a year with the illness, the midfielder is still putting on a show on the pitch and scored a memorable goal in her side’s 2-1 win over Hibs at the start of the year. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie Photo: Malcolm Mackenzie

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The Hibs defender has become one of the club's best players since joining in 2018. After a stop-start few seasons due to the COVID pandemic and injuries, the 22-year-old is now a permanent name on Dean Gibson’s team sheet. Her form has seen her gain a couple of caps for the Scottish National Team. The defender is also involved in spreading women’s football across the country. Late last year, she surprised Giffnock FC Under 16’s by telling them they had won the opportunity to train with Scotland's women’s national team. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

6. Leah Eddie

The Hibs defender has become one of the club's best players since joining in 2018. After a stop-start few seasons due to the COVID pandemic and injuries, the 22-year-old is now a permanent name on Dean Gibson’s team sheet. Her form has seen her gain a couple of caps for the Scottish National Team. The defender is also involved in spreading women’s football across the country. Late last year, she surprised Giffnock FC Under 16’s by telling them they had won the opportunity to train with Scotland's women’s national team. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group) Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group / SFA

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The former Hearts captain retired at the start of 2023 but has been a major figure around the club for years. Helping the Jam Tarts lift the SWPL2 title in the 2019 season, she has also become a trustee for the Big Hearts foundation which aims to give people safe and fulfilling lives. The 31-year-old has now passed on her wisdom to Georgia Hunter who now claims the famous armband. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

7. Mariel Kaney

The former Hearts captain retired at the start of 2023 but has been a major figure around the club for years. Helping the Jam Tarts lift the SWPL2 title in the 2019 season, she has also become a trustee for the Big Hearts foundation which aims to give people safe and fulfilling lives. The 31-year-old has now passed on her wisdom to Georgia Hunter who now claims the famous armband. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group) Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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New Zealander Rood joined Hearts in the summer as part of a new revolution at the club. The forward has played a key part in the club’s rise this season as they sit fourth in the SWPL. Off the pitch, the 30-year-old is also a big environmentalist and is part of the Champions for Earth. This is a group of athletes that use their voices to try and the climate and ecological crisis that the planet is facing. Credit: Malcolm MacKenzie

8. Katie Rood

New Zealander Rood joined Hearts in the summer as part of a new revolution at the club. The forward has played a key part in the club’s rise this season as they sit fourth in the SWPL. Off the pitch, the 30-year-old is also a big environmentalist and is part of the Champions for Earth. This is a group of athletes that use their voices to try and the climate and ecological crisis that the planet is facing. Credit: Malcolm MacKenzie Photo: Malcolm MacKenzie

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