Freelance football writer and broadcaster.
glasgow
Joined April 2009
- Tweets5.7K
- Following979
- Followers5.4K
- Likes9.7K
I don’t normally share milestones like this, but I wanted to give credit where it’s due. I withdrew some of my crypto profits, and today I was able to buy a car. It’s an amazing feeling to see the progress. Huge thanks to @ines_ferre for the guidance and support along the way.
Alison McConnell retweeted
🎙️A Level Playing Field Season 2️⃣
Episode 1️⃣ is out now as the players look ahead to the new SWPL season.
🎧 Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Use code 'alpf' to get your first year of @NutmegMagazine plus access to Nutmeg FC for just £40!
🔗 Don’t miss out! Click the link to subscribe: nutmegmagazine.co.uk/subscri…
🚨 A Level Playing Field hosts a live preview ahead of the 2026/27 SWPL.
➡️ Tuesday 11th August 2026
🏟 EXIT GLASGOW
⏰️6:00pm til 10:00pm (Last entry 6:30pm)
🍸Refreshments on offer. FREE event but you do need a ticket!
🎟 TICKETS: shorturl.at/gqvmU
Alison McConnell retweeted
📕 Nutmeg Issue 40 is out now
⚽️ Includes A Year With Glasgow City: Nicole Kozlova season of extremes.
🛒 Order here: tinyurl.com/46y6b3wc
📱 Or make it part of a Print + Digital subscription and get access to our digital companion Nutmeg FC.
tinyurl.com/3u3ujw7e
Alison McConnell retweeted
'Hand a woman a bit of chalk, a blackboard, and ask her to analyse a game of football and watch the meltdown.'
With Emma Hayes providing 'succinct, compelling, and straightforward breakdown of fairly complex tactical issues' as part of ITV's World Cup coverage, Alison McConnell says: "a woman, and a substantially qualified one at that, speaking with any authority about football triggers a certain type." 👇
Alison McConnell retweeted
🗣️ 'It is not about the name next to the opponent, it is about what we are going to do.'
🏴 Melissa Andreatta reacts after Scotland were drawn against Czechia and, if successful, the winners of Lithuania v Sweden in the #FIFAWWC play-off draw.
Alison McConnell retweeted
We are delighted to announce that Club Captain Rachael Boyle has signed a one-year contract extension! 📝
Alison McConnell retweeted
Share, if you know of anyone ...
🚨Apply for the Nutmeg Academy.
We're seeking the next great voice in Scottish football content.
Read more about our paid, season-long apprenticeship covering print, digital and broadcast football media below:
🔗 shorturl.at/w63Oc
Alison McConnell retweeted
🎙️ NEW! @JournoCherylS and @alibali76 break down an action packed SWPL campaign.
🔝 Hearts' historic title win
🔄 Changes in the dugout
🏆 Glory for Glasgow City & Celtic
Apple I shorturl.at/BlCZX
Spotify I shorturl.at/9kD1z
📍Sponsored by @NutmegMagazine
Alison McConnell retweeted
Scotland winger Christy Grimshaw has said that there was no personal dilemma over playing for her country against Israel across the next ten days – but has said that the governing body should be doing more to address Israel’s participation in major tournaments 👇
Alison McConnell retweeted
🗣️ ‘We are very aware of what is going on and we feel that…but as players we have been put in this situation.’
Scotland winger Christy Grimshaw says players have been out in an impossible position ahead of the closed doors games against Israel in Budapest.
Alison McConnell retweeted
🗣️ 'I thought it looked 50-50...it is what it is. We had VAR today. I'm sure the VAR team and Abbie [Hendry] would come to the right decision.'
Leanne Crichton had no real complaints about a last gasp Rangers shout for a penalty at Hampden.
Alison McConnell retweeted
🗣️ 'It is debatable whether she could have given the player a ticking off but I don't think I can argue with it. No complaints.'
Celtic manager Grant Scott on the red-card for Emma Lawton as his side claimed the Scottish Gas Women's Scottish Cup.
Alison McConnell retweeted
🗣️ 'We will stew over summer. We are Rangers and we want to win trophies...we will come back stronger.'
Leanne Crichton on the hurt of finishing the season empty-handed after losing two cup finals and the league on the last day of the season.
Alison McConnell retweeted
📽️ WATCH | Grant Scott celebrates while the Hoops players delight in Scottish Gas Women’s Scottish Cup triumph.
The 1-0 win over Rangers is Celtic’s first victory over the Ibrox sode in 12 games.
Alison McConnell retweeted
An emotional - and relieved - Emma Lawton celebrates Celtic’s Scottish Cup win.
The fullback van was sent off for a second bookable offence on the hour mark. Celtic held on to beat Rangers 1-0.
Alison McConnell retweeted
🗣️ 'They've got to give it everything...these opportunities don't come around very season.'
🏟️ Celtic manager Grant Scott reveals his final message to the Hoops players before they face Rangers at Hampden today.
🎟 Tickets Here I shorturl.at/9wGPN
🗣️ 'You can expect a Rangers team who are desperate to bounce back and a Celtic team who are hungry.'
🏆 Leanne Crichton urges supporters to get to Hampden this afternoon for the Scottish gas Women's Scottish Cup Final.
🎟 Tickets Here I shorturl.at/9wGPN
Alison McConnell retweeted
Celtic and Rangers Women both licking their wounds heading into cup final ift.tt/U9xmvzM
