Head Coach Grant Scott has left Hibernian Ladies by mutual consent due to a change in his personal circumstances.
He told Hibernian Media “I’m devastated to be leaving Hibernian.
“I’ve enjoyed my most memorable moments in football with these players and it was a very difficult decision.
“My life away from football has changed in the last year and it would be difficult for me to give the required commitment, time and effort to these players for another season.
“The very least the players deserve is a manager who can give them full support.
“I have life-long memories to take with me.”
Scott leaves having helped steer Hibernian Ladies to another successful season – both domestically and in European competition.
Initially stepping into the Head Coach role on an interim basis, he enjoyed an early triumph with the 9-0 Scottish Women’s Premier League Cup Final win in 2018, which was followed by his permanent appointment in the position.
His work was recognised by his peers, as he was named Scottish Women’s Football’s Coach of the Year.
During his time at the club he brought both the SSE Scottish Women’s Cup and a second SWPL Cup back to Easter Road as well as guiding the team through the qualifying stages of the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers last season.
Captain Joelle Murray will step in on a short-term basis to lead the team until Scott’s successor is named – working in tandem with the existing backroom staff.
The club have thanked Grant for everything he has done for Hibernian Ladies and women’s football in Scotland over the years and wish him every success for the future.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
