RANGERS can today confirm Nicola Docherty has been named captain for the 2023/24 Scottish Power Women’s Premier League season.
The defender joined the Gers for a second spell back in 2020 and has spent time as vice-captain in the past two campaigns but will now wear the armband for the season ahead.
On the captaincy, Docherty said: “It is obviously a huge honour, it is something that I didn't really expect, but I have just come into pre-season and been myself. There are so many leaders in this dressing room and this group of girls so it is not going to just take one person to lead this team this season. It is going to take all of us and there are at least four, five or six players who have got huge qualities that they bring in terms of leadership.”
Head coach Jo Potter added: “I am delighted to be able to announce Nicola as our captain for the season ahead. She has fantastic leadership qualities and built strong relationships with myself and the staff since we have come in this summer.
“She gives everything for the club and with the support of several experienced players in the squad, we have a strong leadership group for the season ahead.”