Azets Clydesdale Western
Clydesdale Western Hockey Club has a long and successful history. Previously know as Glasgow Western Ladies Hockey Club, the team has been a regular competitor in Europe as well as continuously challenging for domestic titles. The club is famous for winning 13 titles in a row in the 80s-90s and three club players from that era – Wendy Justice, Sue Fraser and Alison Ramsay – went on to win Olympic bronze medals at Barcelona in 1992. Another Western alumni, Laura Bartlett, also helped Great Britain win bronze in London 2012.
- Teams
For the 2025-26 season, the club will run seven ladies teams. The 1st XI are in the Women’s Scottish Premiership, the 2nd and 3rd XI in the Women’s Championship and four more in West District Leagues.
For indoor, the club has teams in National Division One and Two and also compete in local district leagues.
- Coaching
Azets Clydesdale Western 1st XI’s outdoor side play under the management of Fiona Semple.
Clydesdale Western 2nd and 3rd XI’s outdoor side play under the management of Liam King. Liam started his playing career at Clydesdale and played in the Men’s 1st XI for a number of years before moving to Bath. He recently moved back to Glasgow and has resumed his playing and coaching career at the Dale!
The Women’s 1s Indoor team is led by Fiona Semple
- Representation
Clydesdale Western have the following club members working with the Scotland Senior National Squad: Millie Steiger, Frances Lonergan, Bronwyn Shields, Jennifer Eadie and Jika Nyirenda.
There are also a number of girls involved in national age groups squads:
U21s: TBC
U18s: TBC
- Sponsor
We are delighted that Azets are sponsoring our for the 2025-26 season.
- Captains – at a glance – 2025-26 season
| Team | Captain | Coach |
| 1st XI | Fiona Semple | |
| 2nd XI | Liam King | |
| 3rd XI | Liam King | |
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| 5th XI | ||
| 6th XI | ||
| 7th XI |