Sibling Rivalry at Hampden: Crichtons Face Off in Women's Scottish Cup Semi-Final

Glasgow City and Motherwell are set to clash in the Women's Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park, but this match is more than just a game—it's a family affair. Leanne Crichton, assistant coach for Glasgow City, will be up against her older brother Colin Crichton, who serves as an assistant coach for Motherwell.

A Family Divided

The Crichton siblings' rivalry adds a unique dynamic to the match. Colin humorously posed the question, "Who are Mum and Dad supporting?" Leanne admits, "It's a big issue, it's a big problem." Colin adds, "They've been supporting City in the league games. That's 100% been happening. This is 50-50."

A Legacy of Success

Leanne, a former player for Glasgow City, has enjoyed immense success both on and off the pitch. She approached Colin, a former semi-professional player, to join the coaching team at Motherwell when she was a player-coach. Colin describes himself as "inspired" by his sister's career and the pair were involved in Motherwell's last Hampden trip—a 2-0 semi-final loss to Rangers in 2023.

Coaching with Passion

Colin expressed his excitement about returning to Hampden Park in a coaching capacity, calling it "incredible." He reminisced about their first trip to Hampden, where they were in the same dugout, and Leanne played in the game. "I hope that this Saturday that the stars align for us," Colin said.

A Competitive Spirit

The Crichton siblings have always been competitive. Colin explained, "Me and her have been really competitive obviously for 37 years... Since the two of us could ever play darts or snooker or football—anything that we could do up against each other." Leanne added, "May the best Crichton win, I'll see you at Hampden. We'll see how it goes."

The Bigger Picture

Both siblings are focused on their respective teams and the ultimate goal—winning the Women's Scottish Cup. Leanne emphasized, "We both want to be in a cup final. You want to be playing in the big game. You want to win silverware. It's in our DNA at Glasgow City as well that that is the expectation—that you win silverware."

Conclusion

The Women's Scottish Cup semi-final between Glasgow City and Motherwell promises to be an exciting match, not just for the teams involved but also for the Crichton family. Whether it's Leanne or Colin who comes out on top, one thing is certain—the Crichton legacy in Scottish football continues to thrive.