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Congratulatory Motions

Meeting: 28/10/2021 - City of Edinburgh Council (Item 12)

By Councillor Barrie - Hibernian and Hearts Ladies Football Teams Encouraging Women and Girls into Sport

By Councillor Barrie - Hibernian and Hearts Ladies Football Teams Encouraging Women and Girls into Sport

“Council applauds Hibernian Football Club’s decision to throw open the doors of Easter Road Stadium to host the Women’s Premier League fixture, Hibernian Women versus Hearts on September 29th, with no admission charge to fans.

This ground-breaking initiative to support and promote women’s football in our city, by playing the game in a major stadium, free of charge to fans, is extremely welcome. This initiative saw a record-breaking crowd of 5,512 fans attend a thrilling game where Hibernian Women prevailed with a 3-0 win.

Council congratulates both teams, those on the field and behind the scenes, for their part in making this such a success, whilst demonstrating what a credit to the city both teams are, and also for doing a magnificent job in supporting and encouraging girls and women in to sport at all levels.”

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