Red letter day for Accies Women

Hamilton Accies Women boss Robert Watson got his hands on the SWPL2 trophy and says his “brilliant” team deserve all the credit they will receive, after winning the league with a bit to spare.

- Andy McGilvray

Accies received the silverware on Sunday after beating Rossvale 5-1 at New Douglas Park, ending their campaign four points clear of Kilmarnock in second, having scored 103 league goals and conceded just 28, and with 21 victories from their 28 games.

With final day doubles, Josi Giard was top league scorer on 26 [27 in total] and Sophie Townsley ended on 20, with Justine Strain also on the score-sheet.

Watson says his record-setting squad deserve all the plaudits.

He said: “Sunday was really good, being able to finish off with a really good win and put a wee bit of a show on for the crowd that come in.

“When you lift a trophy, you want to make sure you win on the day, and it was good that Josi managed to finish top scorer in the league, Sophie was aiming for 20 league goals, which she did, and Justine got another goal.