PERS. INFORMATION

CLUB HISTORY

• Buchan FC | Youth
• Aberdeen FC Women | Youth – 2023
• Montrose WFC | 2023 – …

INTERVIEW

Introduce yourself…

Louise Brown right wingback at Montrose WFC.

Can you describe your playing style and what makes you a unique striker?

My playing style is to constantly give 100%, be hungry every game, fight for every ball and never give up.

As a forward, what’s your process for handling pressure in tight games, and how do you maintain focus when things don’t go as planned?

Handle pressure through believing in yourself and believing in your teammates around you. Never put your head down, you’ll get the next one.

You began your football career playing in a boys’ team before moving to Buchan FC, once you were no longer allowed to play with the boys. How did that transition make you feel?

I initially didn’t want to transfer to girls team as playing with the boys is all I had known but it was a great set up and I progressed loads at Buchan.

What do you remember most about your first training sessions or matches with Aberdeen? Was it intimidating, exciting, or something else? 

I remember thinking I would be unfit against a higher club than what I was currently at. I approached Aberdeen for trials to see if I could push myself after just becoming a mum. I showed up to training and was first finishing in any fitness runs. I was excited to try push myself at a higher club but I personally didn’t enjoy my experience there.

What prompted your decision to leave Aberdeen and join Montrose Women FC? 

Craig had tried to encourage me to Montrose for years but the travel put me off. My experience t Aberdeen blow my confidence and I was happy to retire and focus on my boys but Craig called me and he was really keen to take me under his wing. Having a manager who cared and wanted you to personally progress is what made it easy for me to finally say yes.

Could you walk us through your hat-trick against Stenhousemuir in the Scottish Cup? What was clicking for you that day?

Honestly I can hardly remember what happened in last week games let alone that far back. I just remembered Jade being annoyed about it as it got me closer to the golden boot.

You were named SWPL 2 Player of the Year—what did that recognition mean to you personally, and how has it impacted your confidence moving forward?

Amazing feeling, I have a lot of self-doubt so to achieve that in my first year with Montrose was just incredible. Always try stay positive and remind myself of how good I can/have been.

Are there any skills or areas of your game you’re particularly focused on improving this year?

All of them.. Mainly awareness, moving the ball sharper- being aware of the next move/pass I’m making and shooting.

What are your personal and team goals for the upcoming season in SWPL 1?

Personally I just want to keep working hard, keep trying to improve game by game. Keep a positive head for the season, juggling work, football and kids can take its toll at times but I just look to give my best in all I do. Team goals is just the same, give our best and don’t roll over when times get difficult. We are a club that will never give up, we look to do the same this season.