New man at the Uni side
Stirling University veteran Chris Geddes is the new head coach, taking over from Shelley Kerr, who will take over as ScotlandWomen’s national coach after this summer’s European Championships in the Netherlands.
Geddes has been scoring goals for the students since 2011 and will continue operating in a player-coach role.
Having come through the ranks at Stirling Albion, he represented Scotland at youth level before embarking on a career across numerous clubs in the professional and semi-professional leagues.
As well as an impressive playing CV, Geddes boasts a UEFA B Licence and has spent a number of years honing his coaching skills in various locations including a season in Australia with Central Queensland as well as stints with the Forth Valley Football Academy and numerous university squads.
He said:“Having been a part of the football programme here for a number of years, I know first-hand what the university has to offer and I’m grateful to be given the opportunity to test my coaching at a higher level.
“There is an excellent ethos within the club and with a lot of talented players, it is in a really strong position which I’m excited about taking forward.
“There has also been some positive recruitment activity going on behind the scenes and with pre-season only a couple of weeks away, there is a great buzz about the place with the boys looking forward to getting started.”
Kerr, who leaves Stirling after three years in charge, added:“Chris has been an important player for the team and, during his time on the pitch, has built up a respect and rapport with the boys that will be extremely helpful as he moves into the coaching role.
“I’ve watched him develop as a coach over the past few years, culminating in him helping the U20s secure an impressive third place finish in their first ever season, and I’m delighted the university has given him the chance to show what he can do.
“I’ll be sure to keep an eye on results.”