Edinburgh South CFC Recreational Ladies

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What a season it’s been for Recreation Ladies in our very first competitive campaign. From the very first game to the final whistle of the season, this team has grown massively- not just as footballers, but as a group of friends, teammates, and a proper squad 🫶

At the start of the season, we were learning, adapting, and finding our feet in competitive football. By the end, we were taking points off top teams, beating sides who had dominated us earlier in the year, and showing every single week how far we’d come.🙌

The biggest success this season hasn’t just been results - it’s been the bond built between everyone involved. The team spirit, support for one another, and determination to keep improving have defined this group from start to finish ❤️❤️❤️

5️⃣ Season Highlights:

⭐️Taking points off Murieston at home- becoming the first team to do so that season. A special moment after a less-than-perfect pre-match speech, followed by the team going out and producing an incredible performance.
⭐️The first win against Polbeth- including the unforgettable moment of thinking the game had finished 4–4 before realising we’d actually won!
⭐️FaceTiming Agne all the way in New York to celebrate the victory together ❤️⚽️🍎
⭐️ Winning against Arniston after suffering a heavy defeat to them earlier in the season, showing just how much progress the team had made.
⭐️Becoming officially recognised as the only team in the rec league with a mascot 🐥a massive achievement in its own right 😜

💫Most importantly, though, the highlight for many has simply been seeing how much this team has grown together over the course of the season 🫶

🥇Player Recognition

🌟Tracy

Our captain and a rock at the back all season long. Tracy has constantly put the team first and has grown into such an important force within this squad- a true leader on and off the pitch. Player, coach and beating heart of the team 💓

🌟Megan

This season’s most versatile player without a doubt. Megan stepped into every possible position whenever needed, but at left back she was especially reliable, solid, and consistent all season.🤩

🌟Courtney

Another strong defender who has come on massively this season. Yes, there were a few handballs along the way, but Courtney kept pushing, improving, and has become a truly dedicated member of the team. Look at her tattoo- 4️⃣4️⃣4️⃣- she got it right 😜

🌟Cat

Cat puts her heart and soul into this team. Her passion for the game lifts everyone around her, she’s been brilliant on the wing, and of course we’d probably be lost without our treasurer too. She almost mastered set pieces and eyes on Cat next season 🤩

🌟Nago

Without a doubt one of the most skilled players in the squad. Plenty of teams would love to have her, but we’re very happy she chose WrecK team- she’s been a huge driving force behind our success this season. She also probably gets knocked over the most! 😬 but she gets up and keeps pushing forward 👊

🌟 Salome

It’s been amazing to see your confidence grow so much this year, and we’re expecting even more strikes and goals from you next season. Another congratulations on your wedding day Mrs ❤️

🌟Laura

From being the first to be subbed off to now driving the team for a full game, Laura’s energy and killer first touch make life miserable for opposition. Laura appears to be back undercover again- joking, she might actually be a spy 😜

🌟Callie

One of the newer members of the squad who maybe didn’t get as many minutes this season, but her hard work has been so clear to see. In the last game especially, she showed just how far she’s come and that consistency really pays off.🫶

🌟Mairi

Another new addition to the team, but already someone we’re excited about. We’re loving the skills she’s brought so far and are really looking forward to seeing even more from her next season 🙌

🌟Sarah

Sarah keeps putting in the work week after week and is always one of the loudest and most supportive voices on the sidelines. A future coaching career might definitely be on the cards 😜

🌟Anajú

Finding someone willing to go in goals is never easy, so we’re incredibly grateful for Anajú. She’s done an amazing job this season, and with a bit more goalkeeper training next year, she’s going to absolutely smash it.👌

🌟Hazel

Hazel showed in the last game exactly what competitive football suits her. Strong, fierce, and determined- we’re really excited to see even more from her next season.🤩

🌟Agne

Agne only had about 30 minutes in the game, but considering the circumstances, she did really well in goals. While she’s definitely chosen the role that suits her skills best, we’re so glad she gave it a shot out on the pitch too.🙏

🌟Ciara

Our top goal scorer this season. 🙌From the days when coach wanted to keep her in defence to becoming an absolutely top-class striker has been incredible to watch. She’s always seen as a danger by the opposition- and probably one of the most targeted players on the pitch because of it.🫣

🌟Lidia

Even though Lidia couldn’t make every game this season, whenever she was there, her excitement and passion for football were impossible to miss. She always gave 100% on the pitch and brought great energy to the team ❤️

🌟Joanna

We’re so glad Joanna got a chance out on the pitch this season. As one of the rec team OGs, it’s amazing to still have her with us and continuing to be part of the squad.🫶

🌟Clara

Clara has some amazing skills and so much potential. We’d love to see even more of her next season- and honestly, Ciara probably needs a strike partner up front, so we may have a job for you! 😜

🌟Chechu

Chechu has definitely been one of the most positive members of the team this season… and maybe also the most confused at times! 😜But her attitude and energy are always appreciated, and we hope to see even more from her next season.🫶

🌟Kirsty

Kirsty has great skills and always stepped up whenever asked to help drive the team forward. We’re looking forward to seeing even more of those moments and even more magic from her next season.✨

🌟Gaelle

She was with us for most of the season and made a massive contribution to the team. Whether it was driving, scoring, or simply doing whatever the team needed, she was always there giving her all. Her commitment, energy, and team-first attitude made a huge difference throughout the season.👊

🌟Alessia

Was another outstanding goalkeeper for us, playing many important games and always stepping up when needed. Even during her holidays, she still came along to support the team, which says everything about her dedication and character. 🫶

🌟 Louise

She relocated during the season, which meant she wasn’t able to commit for most of it. But at the start of the season, when she was with us, she was absolutely fierce! We hope to see her rejoining us next season 🙏

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❗️This season was about far more than wins and losses. It was about building something from the ground up- creating a team culture, building confidence, and proving that Recreation Ladies belong in competitive football.❗️

The future is incredibly exciting for this squad, and if this first season is anything to go by, there’s a lot more still to come. ⚽❤️

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👊🎉👊What a way to end the season — Edinburgh South 2️⃣-2️⃣ Haddington! ⚽🔥

First of all, what an amazing experience this season has been. Our very first competitive season, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone involved- organisers, players, supporters, and all the people behind the scenes who helped make it happen. We truly appreciate every single one of you. 🙏

Now, about the game…

End of season football means injuries, tired legs, and very low numbers- but that didn’t stop us. One thing this team has shown all season is that we stand strong and never give up.
We started the game safe, controlled, and composed. Both sides created chances, but we were the first to make it count after an absolute beauty from Salomé from the edge of the box! 🚀⚽

We knew we had to stay tight, but after a couple of dangerous counterattacks, Haddington found an equaliser from a corner scramble. 1-1 at half-time. 😬

We knew a draw was enough for us- but Haddington wanted more. They came out strong in the second half, and so did we. We adjusted things in the middle of the pitch and trusted the plan, but suddenly we found ourselves watching the ball hit the back of our net. 2-1 down… and now we were chasing the game.

10 minutes to go… could we pull this off?
Of course we could. 💪

After a calm and clinical finish from Ciara, we were level again at 2-2! The final minutes felt endless, but then came the whistle- full time, a draw! 🙌 🎉🎉🎉

A great game and huge thanks to Haddington for hosting us. Looking forward to hopefully arranging some friendlies over the summer! 🤝☀️🫶

To sum up the season:
First half of the season:
❌ 3 losses
🤝 3 draws
Second half of the season:
✅ 3 wins
❌ 2 losses
🤝 1 draw

Finishing 4th in the league 🎉🎉🎉

We call that improvement. 📈 😜

Well done to every single player. What we’ve achieved together is amazing, and it feels like we’ve built something special here. Let’s keep it that way and push on to next season! ❤️⚽

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🗒️ Match report: Edinburgh South 0 – 2 Corstorphine Dynamo

“Dai dai dai, we go, dale ale, let’s go!”- that tune was stuck in our heads all evening and perfectly summed up the spirit of the squad from start to finish.

The night didn’t exactly begin smoothly, with an unpleasant surprise waiting for us when we arrived to find our booked pitch locked up! 🙈But credit to everyone for the quick reaction- we regrouped fast and made our way to Jack Kane instead. A quick setup, a short warm-up, and we were ready to go on a beautiful evening for football.🌅

And what a start we made. Sharp, confident, and full of energy from the first whistle. We were moving the ball well and creating chances immediately. Then came the moment that should have put us ahead- a brilliant header from Ciara that clearly crossed the line before bouncing back off the post… but somehow no goal was given! 😬

Despite the setback, heads never dropped and we kept pushing forward. Unfortunately, football can be cruel sometimes. The opposition had their first real shot on goal and, with a bit of bad luck, we found ourselves 1–0 down at half-time despite dominating large spells and creating chance after chance. 💪

The second half followed a similar pattern. We continued to press and attack, but another quick run down the left saw Corstorphine double their lead and suddenly it was 2–0. Even then, this team never stopped fighting. We kept coming forward, played some excellent football, and gave absolutely everything right until the final whistle- it just wouldn’t go in for us tonight.🫣

Special mention as well to our goalkeeper for pulling off some outstanding saves and keeping us battling right to the end. On another day, the scoreline could have looked very different.👏

One more game to go now, and plenty to be proud of. It’s been a really positive first season for us so far and you can see this team continuing to grow, improve, and find its feet every week. 💫

Disappointing not to come away with points tonight, but it was still a good game played in great spirit. Good luck to Corstorphine Dynamo in your final match of the season!🙌

And finally… that scenery after the game almost made up for the result 🌅

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🗒️Match Report: Jeanfield 5-1 Edinburgh South

What a scorcher of an evening- surely the hottest day of the year! And honestly, we’ll take it every time over battling through hail, rain, and sideways wind.☀️

It was always going to be a challenge. A slightly stretched squad meant we kicked off with just nine, with reinforcements arriving at half-time. 💪 But the message in the team talk was clear: different surface, different conditions- no excuses. We didn’t need perfection, just the right mindset to make the game ours.

And for a while, that’s exactly what we did.
We started brightly- composed on the ball, calm under pressure, and creating real chances. The movement was sharp, the defence solid, and we were asking serious questions of the Jeanfield keeper. Then came the moment: Gaelle, take a bow! 🎉🎉🎉An absolute rocket of a strike that lifted everyone! 🙌🙌🙌1-0, belief surging. 💪We’ve got this. Let’s go again.🙌🙌🙌

We pushed for more, but Jeanfield responded with a moment of their own- a looping effort that sailed over the keeper and into the net 🙈 1- 1 at the break, and it felt like a fair reflection. Half the job done, tweaks made, and a plan to tighten the midfield as our subs arrived.

But the second half told a different story.
Jeanfield came out sharper, more aggressive, and began to edge the battle. An early goal put them ahead, and you could feel the momentum shift 🫣Heads dipped slightly, and before we could reset, another one followed. Suddenly they were roaring, and we were chasing.😬
To our credit, the fight never disappeared- “Come on, South, we can do this!”- but Jeanfield showed real energy and physicality, and it just wasn’t our day. The final scoreline of 5- 1 doesn’t reflect the heart shown, but it does highlight where we can grow. There are lessons here, no doubt. And we’ll take them 🙏

A special mention- and a heartfelt farewell- to Gaelle, who signs off in style with that stunning goal. We’re gutted to see her go, but so grateful for everything she’s brought to the team. 🫶 Wishing you nothing but success in your next chapter- you’ll always be part of this squad ❤️

The long journey home gave us time to reflect… and, surprisingly, to discover a few hidden talents- who knew we had such pitch-perfect whistlers in the ranks? 😜

No hummer limo, girls- but plenty of character, resilience, and spirit. Two games to go, and we’re still standing strong. Onward.👏👏👏

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🗒️ Match report: Arniston 0–1 Edinburgh South

☀️It was a bit of a strange feeling stepping onto the pitch while it was still daylight- but something we’ll probably need to get used to… just like winning! 😜

🌦️The weather couldn’t quite make up its mind either- one minute the sun was shining, the next it was hailing. To add to the chaos, even the referee got the day mixed up! 🙈 But after a short delay and their eventual arrival, we finally kicked off under the Bonnyrigg lights. 🙌

With a number of illnesses and injuries in the squad, we had to be flexible with our approach. We started with a solid 3-3-2 formation, keeping things compact and controlled- and it worked brilliantly. 🙏 Both sides created chances in the first half, but it was us who made ours count. After an unfortunate bounce from Arniston goal keeper, we were quick to react—and the ball was in the back of the net! 🙌

We went into half-time with a well-earned lead. 💪A quick team talk followed, with one clear message: stay focused and switched on.
The second half showed exactly what this team is about. Composed, organised, and in control. 😊 Both teams continued to push, creating chances and testing the goalkeepers. A special mention goes to Alessia, who was outstanding- pulling off crucial saves and distributing the ball brilliantly to keep us moving forward.🙌🤩🙌

It’s a great feeling, isn’t it? 😜🤩😊The teamwork, the belief- it’s all coming together. Teamwork really does make the dream work, and we’re seeing that pay off now. 🫶 Mon the South 🔴⚪️

Well done to Arniston for a strong game, and best of luck for the rest of the season! 🙏

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