Spartans not set to announce new head coach before Scottish Cup tie

Long-term manager Debbi McCulloch announced in early December that she planned to resign as head coach of the Edinburgh side after she was appointed CEO of the Community Foundation. As a result, applications opened for the role which closed on December 15. 

Spartans have not played since their 1-1 draw against Montrose on December 17. This was presumed to be McCulloch’s last game in charge as the league’s winter break then began. The club are believed to be making good progress on appointing a new head coach for the women’s side. However, the Edinburgh Evening News understands that the club will not be making a new appointment before their third-round Scottish Cup tie away to Glasgow Women on the weekend.

McCulloch and her coaching staff have been leading the squad in training in preparation for the match and are set to take charge of the team for Sunday’s game at Alliance Park. This will give McCulloch another opportunity to win what could be her final game in charge after over a decade at the helm over two spells. 

Spartans have struggled this season and fallen below expectations. The side is without a win in 10 in all competitions and sits in the relegation play-off zone. However, Glasgow Women have also struggled since their relegation from the SWPL1 last season. They currently find themselves seventh in the division and in the relegation play-off zone.