Go Radio Podcast Glasgow 850 Special: The Rise and Recognition of Women’s Football

30 Sep 2025

As part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations, a landmark podcast episode has been released that shines a spotlight on the incredible rise of women’s football in our city and across Scotland.

“Glasgow 850 Special: The Rise and Recognition of Women’s Football”, hosted by veteran broadcaster Paul Cooney, the episode features:

• Laura Montgomery: Co-founder & CEO of Glasgow City FC
• Fiona McIntyre: Managing Director of the Scottish Women’s Premier League
• Maureen McGonigle: Founder of Scottish Women in Sport

They explore the journey from grassroots struggles to professional dreams. It’s a powerful, honest, and uplifting conversation about equality, ambition, and the future of the women’s game.

• The fight to play - from bans and barriers to building a legacy Glasgow City’s rise as Scotland’s most successful women’s club
• The power of visibility - how Sky Sports and BBC are changing the game.
• Role models, resilience, and the next generation of footballers
• Why Glasgow remains at the heart of Scotland’s football story

Watch or Listen Now:

You Tube - https://bit.ly/46PWOP7

Spotify - https://bit.ly/46PWOP7

Apple - https://bit.ly/3KsYV3N

Amazon - http://bit.ly/4lNxn62

This special episode is produced by Go Creative, the podcast arm of Go Radio, Glasgow’s Own Radio Station, available across Glasgow and the west on DAB.