Matt Dallinson
@themattrd.bsky.social
Co-founder How's Your Touch. Women's football writer, sports illustrator and designer. Purveyor of the SWPL agenda. Opinions my own.
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Matt Dallinson
@themattrd.bsky.social
· Nov 8
Some examples of my illustrations 🎨 and a link to my writing feels like a worthwhile first post (before I start moaning about Hibs/hyping the SWPL)
howsyourtouch.substack.com
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Haters fear that Matt is illustrating hands again
November 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Haters fear that Matt is illustrating hands again
Miri Taylor this season: 247 league minutes (2.7 90s), 78% pass accuracy (10.8 per game), 3 interceptions, 0 key passes, 0 assists, 1 goal.
Ellis Notley *in her last 3 games*: 80% pass accuracy (27.3 per game), 7 interceptions, 9 key passes, 4 assists, 2 goals.
Which one does Andreatta call up 🙃
Ellis Notley *in her last 3 games*: 80% pass accuracy (27.3 per game), 7 interceptions, 9 key passes, 4 assists, 2 goals.
Which one does Andreatta call up 🙃
November 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Miri Taylor this season: 247 league minutes (2.7 90s), 78% pass accuracy (10.8 per game), 3 interceptions, 0 key passes, 0 assists, 1 goal.
Ellis Notley *in her last 3 games*: 80% pass accuracy (27.3 per game), 7 interceptions, 9 key passes, 4 assists, 2 goals.
Which one does Andreatta call up 🙃
Ellis Notley *in her last 3 games*: 80% pass accuracy (27.3 per game), 7 interceptions, 9 key passes, 4 assists, 2 goals.
Which one does Andreatta call up 🙃
One of the favourite interviews I've ever done (even if it was a pain to transcribe all hour and a bit of it).
Build the statue @ Hibernian FC
Build the statue @ Hibernian FC
Exclusive: A conversation with Hibernian icon Rachael Boyle.
We sat down with the Hibernian captain to chat about her career, maternity, ACL injury, and a 2025 that Hibees will not forget in a hurry…
Read it all 👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/rachael-bo...
We sat down with the Hibernian captain to chat about her career, maternity, ACL injury, and a 2025 that Hibees will not forget in a hurry…
Read it all 👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/rachael-bo...
Rachael Boyle, Icon
We sat down exclusively with Rachael Boyle to discuss her career within the SWPL and SWNT, maternity, serious injury, and a 2025 that will go down in Hibernian folklore.
howsyourtouch.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
One of the favourite interviews I've ever done (even if it was a pain to transcribe all hour and a bit of it).
Build the statue @ Hibernian FC
Build the statue @ Hibernian FC
Need to know what Georgia Timms matchday routine is for big games because how is she so consistently such a nightmare in them?
November 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Need to know what Georgia Timms matchday routine is for big games because how is she so consistently such a nightmare in them?
Working on an article about the first go around of fixtures in SWPL that has involved looking at Celtic's big game record... Sorry Sadiku but it's a yikes from me
October 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Working on an article about the first go around of fixtures in SWPL that has involved looking at Celtic's big game record... Sorry Sadiku but it's a yikes from me
Presented without comment, the last 20 games of a selection of Scottish strikers...
October 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Presented without comment, the last 20 games of a selection of Scottish strikers...
Been a while since I posted any illustration work... Scottish women's football tarot:
• The Devil (VAR Vs Lee Gibson)
•Justice (Lorraine Watson, Kylie Cockburn, & Morag Pirie)
•The Magician (Amy Gallacher)
•The Tower (Siobhan Hunter)
• The Devil (VAR Vs Lee Gibson)
•Justice (Lorraine Watson, Kylie Cockburn, & Morag Pirie)
•The Magician (Amy Gallacher)
•The Tower (Siobhan Hunter)
October 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Been a while since I posted any illustration work... Scottish women's football tarot:
• The Devil (VAR Vs Lee Gibson)
•Justice (Lorraine Watson, Kylie Cockburn, & Morag Pirie)
•The Magician (Amy Gallacher)
•The Tower (Siobhan Hunter)
• The Devil (VAR Vs Lee Gibson)
•Justice (Lorraine Watson, Kylie Cockburn, & Morag Pirie)
•The Magician (Amy Gallacher)
•The Tower (Siobhan Hunter)
Something v different from us this week ✍️
On Sunday we made the trip to Hamilton to get a look behind the scenes of an SWPL matchday, and find out what is going on as they take on the challenge of the top flight.
Read all about it on our Substack 👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/behind-the...
Read all about it on our Substack 👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/behind-the...
Behind the Scenes of an SWPL Matchday
We were at New Douglas Park at the crack of dawn (just before midday) to see what an SWPL matchday looks like for Accies behind the scenes, and all the work going on at the newly promoted side.
howsyourtouch.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Something v different from us this week ✍️
So not the point but it really annoys me that expansion teams use imagery including their rivals' kits
#NWSL double-take news: 18-year-old Chloe Ricketts, who was with the Washington Spirit, has signed a pre-contract for 2026-28 ('29 mutual option) with expansion team Boston Legacy. BUT she will finish 2025 w/ the Houston Dash. Spirit get $15K from Dash in the trade.
Follow all that?
Follow all that?
October 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
So not the point but it really annoys me that expansion teams use imagery including their rivals' kits
Elena Sadiku after the game yesterday saying she needs more signings in attack with Noonan absent.
Celtic have a 25 player squad and the back up striker at all of her title rivals is an academy graduate. Hibs (Morrison), Glasgow City (Forrest), and Rangers (Berry)...
Celtic have a 25 player squad and the back up striker at all of her title rivals is an academy graduate. Hibs (Morrison), Glasgow City (Forrest), and Rangers (Berry)...
September 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Elena Sadiku after the game yesterday saying she needs more signings in attack with Noonan absent.
Celtic have a 25 player squad and the back up striker at all of her title rivals is an academy graduate. Hibs (Morrison), Glasgow City (Forrest), and Rangers (Berry)...
Celtic have a 25 player squad and the back up striker at all of her title rivals is an academy graduate. Hibs (Morrison), Glasgow City (Forrest), and Rangers (Berry)...
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David Elliot was appointed as Thistle manager early in the summer, now 5 games in we have seen his vision for the team (in between the experiments).
We've taken a look at the tactics so far as Thistle aim to return to the top six.
Read all about it👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/david-elli...
We've taken a look at the tactics so far as Thistle aim to return to the top six.
Read all about it👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/david-elli...
David Elliot's Partick Thistle
What we have learned from his first five games in charge, how he has set up his side as they look to return to top six status, and what the stats tell us about the new era.
howsyourtouch.substack.com
September 19, 2025 at 9:44 AM
David Elliot was appointed as Thistle manager early in the summer, now 5 games in we have seen his vision for the team (in between the experiments).
We've taken a look at the tactics so far as Thistle aim to return to the top six.
Read all about it👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/david-elli...
We've taken a look at the tactics so far as Thistle aim to return to the top six.
Read all about it👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/david-elli...
Cox conceding directly from a corner the weekend after making a mess of claiming a cross and dropping it on the opposition striker's foot, opposition managers are about to be spending the week before playing Aberdeen training exclusively how to score olimpicos
September 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Cox conceding directly from a corner the weekend after making a mess of claiming a cross and dropping it on the opposition striker's foot, opposition managers are about to be spending the week before playing Aberdeen training exclusively how to score olimpicos
That is a ridiculous header from Kundananji, getting that power and directing it across the keeper to leave her flat footed (not to mention the timing of the run). Unbelievable.
September 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
That is a ridiculous header from Kundananji, getting that power and directing it across the keeper to leave her flat footed (not to mention the timing of the run). Unbelievable.
All the transfers I know about have been announced, there's one I suspect has happened but it's SWPL and a 19 year old retired the other year so 🤷
So excited for Herron and Fitzgerald. Wouldn't be surprised if both force themselves into the starting eleven by the end of the season.
So excited for Herron and Fitzgerald. Wouldn't be surprised if both force themselves into the starting eleven by the end of the season.
Believe there are as many as 5 signings still to be announced in SWPL with deadline day yesterday... Going to start a petition for a new rule that all transfer announcements have to be done by the transfer deadline 🫠
September 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
All the transfers I know about have been announced, there's one I suspect has happened but it's SWPL and a 19 year old retired the other year so 🤷
So excited for Herron and Fitzgerald. Wouldn't be surprised if both force themselves into the starting eleven by the end of the season.
So excited for Herron and Fitzgerald. Wouldn't be surprised if both force themselves into the starting eleven by the end of the season.
Believe there are as many as 5 signings still to be announced in SWPL with deadline day yesterday... Going to start a petition for a new rule that all transfer announcements have to be done by the transfer deadline 🫠
September 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Believe there are as many as 5 signings still to be announced in SWPL with deadline day yesterday... Going to start a petition for a new rule that all transfer announcements have to be done by the transfer deadline 🫠
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3 games into Crichton's tenure at Rangers have given us some insight into her tactical mind and how she plans to lead title hopefuls to glory.
We've taken a look at the tactics so far, and what the Hearts game in particular revealed.
Read all about it👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/leanne-cri...
We've taken a look at the tactics so far, and what the Hearts game in particular revealed.
Read all about it👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/leanne-cri...
September 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
3 games into Crichton's tenure at Rangers have given us some insight into her tactical mind and how she plans to lead title hopefuls to glory.
We've taken a look at the tactics so far, and what the Hearts game in particular revealed.
Read all about it👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/leanne-cri...
We've taken a look at the tactics so far, and what the Hearts game in particular revealed.
Read all about it👇
howsyourtouch.substack.com/p/leanne-cri...
Reposted by Matt Dallinson
It's admin's birthday today and to celebrate we have FREE UK SHIPPING on everything in our store this weekend PLUS a brand new design 👀
All sales go towards our coverage of Scottish women's football.
Shop here: hows-your-touch.teemill.com
All sales go towards our coverage of Scottish women's football.
Shop here: hows-your-touch.teemill.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
It's admin's birthday today and to celebrate we have FREE UK SHIPPING on everything in our store this weekend PLUS a brand new design 👀
All sales go towards our coverage of Scottish women's football.
Shop here: hows-your-touch.teemill.com
All sales go towards our coverage of Scottish women's football.
Shop here: hows-your-touch.teemill.com
Obviously a loss, and only on from the bench, but Caley Gibb looked right at home in the UWCL by the way. Genuinely think we're not far from there being a conversation on whether Andreatta should be going all in on Lawton or whether she should get a chance at national team level.
August 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Obviously a loss, and only on from the bench, but Caley Gibb looked right at home in the UWCL by the way. Genuinely think we're not far from there being a conversation on whether Andreatta should be going all in on Lawton or whether she should get a chance at national team level.
Fortuna not underserved winners but the referee ignoring multiple players on yellow cards committing serious fouls, an obvious handball in the box, an elbow in the face... Hard not to feel you've been cheated
August 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Fortuna not underserved winners but the referee ignoring multiple players on yellow cards committing serious fouls, an obvious handball in the box, an elbow in the face... Hard not to feel you've been cheated
Can't legislate for your keeper rushing out to challenge for a high ball on the edge of the box for no reason. A huge, totally unforced, error.
August 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Can't legislate for your keeper rushing out to challenge for a high ball on the edge of the box for no reason. A huge, totally unforced, error.
Rachael Boyle deserves a statue that you can see from the top of Arthur's seat
August 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Rachael Boyle deserves a statue that you can see from the top of Arthur's seat
This pitch would comfortably be the worst in SWPL. This is supposed to be the elite level and the ball can't roll further than 3 yards without getting stuck
August 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This pitch would comfortably be the worst in SWPL. This is supposed to be the elite level and the ball can't roll further than 3 yards without getting stuck
Gaupset getting headlines (because seriously what a talent) but this game is really reinforcing how underrated Lauren Davidson is from an #SWNT perspective.
August 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Gaupset getting headlines (because seriously what a talent) but this game is really reinforcing how underrated Lauren Davidson is from an #SWNT perspective.
Can I say something controversial? I don't think UWCL qualifying mini-tournaments are that complicated
August 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Can I say something controversial? I don't think UWCL qualifying mini-tournaments are that complicated
Okay, can you buy those Bay baseball jerseys? And if so, how much is shipping to Scotland 👀
A meet-up before the big show!
▪️Rosemonde Kouassi 🇨🇮
▪️Racheal Kundananji 🇿🇲
▪️Kysha Sylla 🇫🇷
▪️Asisat Oshoala 🇳🇬
▪️Gift Monday 🇳🇬
▪️Rosemonde Kouassi 🇨🇮
▪️Racheal Kundananji 🇿🇲
▪️Kysha Sylla 🇫🇷
▪️Asisat Oshoala 🇳🇬
▪️Gift Monday 🇳🇬
August 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Okay, can you buy those Bay baseball jerseys? And if so, how much is shipping to Scotland 👀