Something To Shout About

Supporting Scottish women’s football with something a bit different

“We’re just us. We’re not trying to be Sportscene or Match Of The Day.
I’m not Eilidh Barbour and he’s not Julie Fleeting…”

Something To Shout About is a video blog by Ali & Rob, two committed supporters of women’s football who want to try and make a difference for clubs and players in the Scottish Women’s Football national and regional league pyramid.

We have been actively involved in women’s football for several seasons, as club and player sponsors, volunteers, dedicated supporters and more in the Scottish Women’s Premier League and the English Women’s Championship.

Here at STSA, we do things differently. This isn’t your typical fitba blog. Nobody needs more armchair/terrace critics.

More than performances, results and league tables, we want to highlight the benefits that SWF clubs bring to their players, staff and communities, the challenges they face and the hard work of an inevitably small number of very dedicated people throughout Scotland.

We bring open-hearted support, down to earth honesty, wry humour, originality, integrity, occasional raised eyebrows, a willingness to kick the odd ivory tower and, through it all, only wanting women’s football to succeed.

We will never ask for (or expect) any freebies, including admission to games, food, drink, travel, souvenirs or give coverage to the highest bidder. This is on us, purely for our love of the game and admiration for the people within it.

Many thanks to all the clubs, staff and players who have given us their time and gone out of their way to be so welcoming and to Scottish Women’s Football for their support.

By the way, Something To Shout About not only sums up our opinion of Scottish women’s football, it was the title of Lulu’s first album. As a well-known, very successful Scottish woman, it seems appropriate.

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Latest Posts

  • Benburb v Harmony Row
    A few months ago, Benburb in SWFL West really helped us out when we had technical issues. We promised to return the favour so, for the last league match of the season, we went to see them again. This time it’s against Harmony Row and it’s another entertaining one, with strong contenders for both goal… Read more: Benburb v Harmony Row
  • Scottish Power National & Regional League Cup Finals
    A day in Alloa for the Scottish Power National & Regional League Cup finals, at the kind invitation of SWF. It’s an excellent day, with two very enjoyable matches, meeting new people and catching up with a few we have met during the season. 
  • Nairn St. Ninian v Caithness
    Our first trip to the Highlands & Islands league, as Nairn St. Ninian take on Caithness at the wonderfully-named Farmers’ Showfield. It’s a competitive match played in a great spirit, which for us is what football should be all about.
  • Aileen Campbell interview (Part 2)
    In Part 2 of our interview with SWF CEO Aileen Campbell, the topics include supporter facilities, the women’s football audience, inclusivity, role models, safeguarding, encouraging more players and the future. Many thanks to Aileen for giving so much of her time for this two-part interview.
  • Aileen Campbell interview (Part 1)
    The Scottish Women’s Football CEO sits down with us for a fascinating, wide-ranging chat about the SWF national and regional league pyramid. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, the subjects include Aileen’s appointment to the role, sponsorship, league structure and evolution, support for clubs and the relationship between the women’s and men’s game.