Cup win would take Hibs 'back where they belong' - Scott

Victory in the SWPL Cup final would be "the stamp of approval" that Hibernian have got back to where head coach Grant Scott wanted the side to be when he returned in June 2023.

Scott, who signed a two-year contract extension last month, enjoyed success in both domestic cups during his first spell in charge of the Edinburgh club in 2018 and 2019, and set his sights on reaching such heights on his return.

Much changed in the women's game during his time away from the club, with increased investment from Celtic, Rangers and Hearts - as well as Glasgow City's maintained dominance - leaving Hibs a little behind.

That was before this season, though, as Scott's side top the SWPL after the first round of post-split fixtures, in addition to their spot in Saturday's final at Fir Park where they face holders Rangers.

"When I returned to the club, along with some of the players that we've brought in, the aim was to get our women's side back to that level of competition, to competing for the deep end into the competitions," Grant said.

"I think winning it gives us a good marker that we've done our jobs well, but I don't think losing it has the counter.

"We've done well to get where we are as the league's changed so much, the competition's much fiercer, but I think winning it just gives us that stamp of approval that we've done what we set out to do.

"And for me, it puts Hibs women back to where they were and where I rightly believe they should be."

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