Hayley Lauder named player-assistant coach at Glasgow City | OneFootball

Glasgow City have announced that club legend Hayley Lauder has taken on a new role as player-assistant coach ahead of the 2025/26 SWPL season.

Following the departure of former assistant coach Leanne Crichton, the club moved quickly to find a suitable successor. Chief Executive Officer Laura Montgomery and head coach Leanne Ross identified Lauder as the ideal candidate. Her wealth of experience and deep connection with the club make her a standout choice.

The 35-year-old midfielder joined City in December 2014 and has since made 252 appearances for the club. The No. 4 has won seven SWPL titles, two Scottish Cups, and one League Cup. She also played a pivotal role in the squad that reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

On the international stage, Lauder represented Scotland 106 times, including appearances at the 2017 Euros and the 2019 World Cup.

“It is a move that makes sense for me”

Speaking on her appointment, Lauder said: “I’m very excited. The stage that I’m at, playing-wise, it is a move that makes sense for me. I can continue providing that support as a player to the team, but also as a member of staff to Leanne”.

“We have always had a good relationship and one that is really honest. We can challenge each other, but always have that respect there. I’m looking forward to continuing that.”

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Head coach Leanne Ross added: “I’m absolutely delighted to have Hayley stepping into the role of player-assistant coach. She is someone who knows this club inside out, having been here for over a decade, has strong and genuine relationships within the team, and is someone I have complete trust in”.

“Her knowledge of the game is exceptional, and moving into coaching feels like a natural progression for her at this stage of her career. She’s been a leader on the pitch for years, and now she’ll bring that same insight and passion to the coaching side. I’m delighted to have her working with the team in this role.”

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