Ema Beka is better placed than most to see just how strong a foundation St Mirren Women have built over the last three years.
Not only is the versatile defender a civil engineer by trade, she’s one of the longest-serving members of the Saints squad having joined the Paisley club more than three years ago.
A lot of players have come and gone during that turbulent period, with the coronavirus pandemic causing huge problems for the women’s game in Scotland.