Rangers prepare for Women's Champions League qualifier against Slavia Prague
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Rangers head coach Leanne Crichton spoke ahead of the team's Women's Champions League qualifying match against Slavia Prague on August 9 at Broadwood. Crichton expressed excitement about hosting the tournament, emphasizing the benefits of playing at home without travel complications. She acknowledged the strength of the opposition and urged her players to embrace the opportunity in Europe. The winner will advance to face either Ajax or Brondby. Rangers also announced the appointment of Colin Crichton as assistant head coach.
- •Rangers face Slavia Prague on August 9 in qualifying round.
- •Home advantage noted by Crichton as key for preparation.
- •Crichton calls Slavia a challenging opponent.
- •Colin Crichton appointed as assistant head coach.
- •Match winner progresses to face Ajax or Brondby.
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Crichton on 'huge' Ajax test in Champions League qualifying
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Crichton on European opportunity, home advantage & squad strength
"Rangers head coach Leanne Crichton has been speaking to the media before her side begin their Women's Champions League qualifying campaign against Slavia Prague on Wednesday. Crichton says she's "excited" about hosting the mini-tournament at Broadwood but "hasn't thought too much" about taking charge of her first Champions League qualifier. The winner of Rangers' game against Slavia progress to face Ajax or Brondby at the weekend, and Crichton says being at home is "brilliant because there's no upheaval... we've not had to think about travel and logistics".
"Rangers head coach Leanne Crichton has been speaking to the media before her side face Ajax in their Women's Champions League qualifier on Saturday. Crichton concedes taking on the Dutch side will be a "huge test" as they seek to reach the play-off round. Rangers reached the final of the mini-tournament they are hosting by coming from behind to defeat Slavia Prague late on midweek.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:44 PMCrichton on 'huge' Ajax test in Champions League qualifying
Rangers head coach Leanne Crichton has been speaking to the media before her side face Ajax in their Women's Champions League qualifier on Saturday. Crichton concedes taking on the Dutch side will be a "huge test" as they seek to reach the play-off round. Rangers reached the final of the mini-tournament they are hosting by coming from behind to defeat Slavia Prague late on midweek.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:30 PMCrichton on European opportunity, home advantage & squad strength
Rangers head coach Leanne Crichton has been speaking to the media before her side begin their Women's Champions League qualifying campaign against Slavia Prague on Wednesday. Crichton says she's "excited" about hosting the mini-tournament at Broadwood but "hasn't thought too much" about taking charge of her first Champions League qualifier. The winner of Rangers' game against Slavia progress to face Ajax or Brondby at the weekend, and Crichton says being at home is "brilliant because there's no upheaval... we've not had to think about travel and logistics".
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