Celtic Football Club is delighted to announce Scottish footballing legend Rose Reilly as the new Ambassador of Celtic FC Women.

Rose has dedicated her life to women’s football, playing in Scotland, France and Italy at club level, and in 1984 she captained the Italian side which won the Mundialito (a precursor to the women’s World Cup).

She was voted best player in the Italian team and scored one of the goals in the 3-1 victory over West Germany in the final.

Rose eventually retired aged 40, having won eight Serie A titles, a French title and four Italian Cups.

All her life she has campaigned to promote women’s football and Celtic is delighted to be able to call on her knowledge and experience.

Rose has gained renowned status in Scotland, with an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow and induction to the Scottish Hall of Fame.

As a trailblazer for women’s football, Rose joins Celtic as Ambassador, a representative of the club, to support the players and contribute to the growth of the game in Scotland.

As an avid Celtic fan, Rose proudly displays a Hoops jersey with the No.7 on the back and reflects on her experience as a youngster when she played for a local boys’ team in the Ayrshire town of Stewarton.

She explained: “There was a game and a Celtic scout had come to watch. I scored about eight goals and the scout wanted to sign the number seven – the ‘wee boy who got all the goals’.

"My manager told him, ‘You can’t, she’s a wee lassie!’ I was devastated that I couldn’t play for Celtic, I just thought if I’m good enough, then why not?”

'Look at me now! That wee number seven’s dream has finally come true!'

Rose Reilly Joins Celtic FC as Women’s Team Ambassador