From amateurs to SWPL champions - how Olid transformed Hearts
Eva Olid has significantly transformed Hearts FC since her arrival in 2021, leading the team from the bottom of the SWPL to their first league title. This achievement marks a historic moment for the club, allowing them to participate in European football for the first time. Olid announced her departure at the end of the season, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and success.
- ▪Hearts finished bottom of the SWPL in 2021 but have since won their first league title under Eva Olid.
- ▪The club became semi-professional in the 2022-23 season, achieving back-to-back fourth place finishes.
- ▪Olid will leave Hearts at the end of the season after dedicating five years to the club.
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