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Motion · S6M-15812 · 10 Dec 2024

Bishopbriggs Footballer is Scottish Women's Player of the Year

Lodged by Rona Mackay Standard Motion 27 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Bishopbriggs footballer, Eva Ralston, on being named ScottishPower Scottish Women’s Football League One Player of the Year 2024; understands that Eva, aged 23, who plays for Stenhousemuir FC, was presented with her prestigious award before a star-studded audience at Hampden Park national stadium in Glasgow on 30 November 2024; recognises that this annual celebration of the women’s and girls’ game in Scotland shines a spotlight on success and recognises achievement both on and off the pitch; believes that Eva started playing at the age of 17 when she helped captain her school team at Turnbull High School in Bishopbriggs to the Scottish School Under 18s Cup Final; understands that Eva was a nominee for the prestigious Kat Lindner Award at the Scottish Women’s Football Awards in 2023, for her outstanding athletic and academic achievements, and praises Scottish Women’s Football’s determination to use the sport as a powerful force for positive change for women and girls in Scotland, organising more than 70 competitions and seeking to strengthen the women’s and girls’ game by building resilience, visibility and increasing investment in the game.

Supporters (27)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.