Potter, Graham & Scott up for SWPL manager of year

Rangers’ Jo Potter is vying with Brian Graham of Partick Thistle and Hibernian’s Grant Scott be crowned SWPL1 manager of the year.

The trio have been named on the shortlist for the award that is chosen by their peers.

Graham, who is also nominated for men’s Scottish Championship player of the year, steered Thistle to the SWPL Cup final and a top-six place.

Potter, in her first season at the helm, has Rangers chasing a treble after they won the SWPL Cup and set up a Scottish Cup final against Hearts, while Scott has led Hibs to the top six.

Billy Brown, the chairman of the Managers and Coaches Association, said: "I'm pleased to see Brian being so successful with Partick – I don't know how he finds the time to do it all whilst still trying to score goals on a Saturday.

"Grant has been at the forefront of growing women's football for many years and it's great to see him recognised for the good work he does at Hibernian.

"I've been really impressed with what Jo has achieved with Rangers this season, and her nomination is well deserved. To manage a squad competing on multiple fronts and give yourself a chance of a treble takes great skill."

The winners will be announced at the PFA Scotland awards dinner on Sunday night.