Glasgow City Expands Coaching Team with Former Scotland Star
As the new Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) season approaches, Glasgow City Manager Leanne Ross has welcomed a new addition to her coaching staff. The club has appointed former Scotland international Michelle Barr as the assistant coach.
Barr joins Glasgow City after a coaching stint with the Old Dominion Monarchs in Virginia. Most recently, she worked for the Scottish Football Association (SFA) as a national youth support programme manager focused on girls and women’s football. Additionally, Barr contributed to the national team as part of the scouting team leading up to the 2019 World Cup.
During her playing career, Barr showcased her talent in Scotland, England, Iceland, and the United States, earning 87 caps for Scotland from 1996 to 2005.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role in an interview with club media, Barr stated, “It’s a great opportunity to work with a team that’s been so successful over the years. One that is fully led by women, very independent and doesn’t rely on men’s clubs.”
Barr also emphasized her excitement about working closely with the players, saying, “I’m very passionate about that, developing players, helping them be the best they can be and to work alongside Leanne, who has had success here both as a player and as a coach.”
Reflecting on her rivalry with Ross, Barr remarked, “We’ve only ever played against each other so it’s nice to now be on this side of things. I’ve been against them and now I get to be alongside them, so that’s pretty, pretty cool.”
Ahead of the new SWPL season kicking off this weekend, Glasgow City boss Leanne Ross has added to her backroom staff.
The Petershill side have hired former Scotland centre-back Michelle Barr in the role of assistant coach.
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Previously a coach with the Old Dominion Monarchs in Virginia, more recently Barr held a role within the SFA as a national youth support programme manager for girls and women’s football, and was also part of the national side’s scouting team before the 2019 World Cup.
As a player, she competed in Scotland, England, Iceland and the United States while racking up 87 caps for her country between 1996 and 2005.
Speaking to club media, Barr said: ”It’s a great opportunity to work with a team that’s been so successful over the years. One that is fully led by women, very independent and doesn’t rely on men’s clubs.
”I’m excited to work with players. I’m very passionate about that, developing players, helping them be the best they can be and to work alongside Leanne, who has had success here both as a player and as a coach.
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“We’ve only ever played against each other so it’s nice to now be on this side of things. I’ve been against them and now I get to be alongside them, so that’s pretty, pretty cool.”
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