CUP heroine Donna Cheyne is sick of men
slagging off women's football.
And the FC Kilmarnock midfielder insists the
snipers will be shocked by the quality of football at today's Scottish
Cup Final.
The Ayrshire girls take on Hibernian at
Livingston's City Stadium as they chase back-to-back trebles.
The 24-year-old, who is a youth development
officer at Rugby Park, said: "The chance of sealing the treble gives
this match added excitement.
"It was this competition that set FC Killie
on our way. We beat A*r United two years ago
in a penalty shoot- out.
"That was so special as United are our derby
rivals and were the best team in Scotland. Since then we completed the
treble last season, have played in the UEFA Cup and already won the
title and League Cup this term.
"It would be a fantastic achievement to win
the treble two seasons in a row.
"But Hibs have given us three tough games
this season.
"Our boss Jim Chapman likes us to get the
ball down and pass it around. People will be surprised at how good
women's football is."
Team-mate Michelle Barr played for Doncaster
Belles against Fulham in last season's English FA Cup Final at Selhurst
Park before a 10,000 crowd and live TV audience.
Now she hopes to match that achievement
north of the border and realise her dream of playing professionally.
She said: "It's every footballer's dream to
play full-time and to get paid for doing something you love - and I'm no
different! The women's game has enjoyed real exposure in England so
hopefully that will rub off up here."
Admission to today's final is FREE.
Kick-off: 3.15pm.
