January 16, 2018
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September 22, 2017
Thoughts on recent events in English women’s football
We’ve been keeping our counsel on everything that has happened with England over the last three weeks. We still have so many questions and not many answers. As a result we have found it hard to form full opinions until we know all the facts . One thing we do know is we desperately need […]
August 9, 2017
Lionesses: An emotional rollercoaster in Holland
The emotions of football are extreme! One day you can be enjoying the greatest high the next you’re hitting the lowest of lows. It is this vicious circle that makes the sport as addictive as it is and so enjoyable to watch. A microcosm of this happened to England and their fans last week. On […]
July 12, 2017
Pride of Lionesses – A Euro 2017 Preview
Just over a week from now, the game that we have all been waiting for is here. Ever since the draw was made back in November, England’s opening game of the European Championships on the 19th July has been eagerly anticipated. The fact that it is against Scotland only adds to the drama. Here we […]
January 3, 2017
2017: A women’s football-filled year
A new year inevitably brings a new football calendar to look forward to. And what a busy 2017 we have ahead! With 12 months packed full of domestic and international action, we’re betting we’re not the only ones who can’t wait to see it get underway. With so much going on, we have picked out our top […]
November 18, 2016
2016 Review: FAWSL 2 comes into it own
As the clock struck 4 on the afternoon of Sunday 6 November, the 2016 FAWSL 2 season drew to a close. It has been an enjoyable time to watch and cover the second division. One could argue that, over the course of the year, it has in act provided significantly more entertainment than FAWSL 1. […]
November 2, 2016
South West duo earn FAWSL 1 status
It’s been a fascinating promotion battle in the FAWSL 2 that came to a nail-biting conclusion on the penultimate weekend of the season. Bristol and Yeovil both secured their path into top-flight football but there was a fair bit of drama along the way. Now all to be decided is where the title will end […]
July 12, 2016
Weighing up a winter FAWSL
This afternoon has seen the announcement that the FAWSL will transform into a winter league. After six seasons of summer football, the Football Association has decided on a move that will align the two top leagues with the FAWPL and the rest of the women’s football pyramid. This presents a massive change for the women’s […]
March 12, 2016
England prove mettle in SheBelieves Cup 2016
From the sunny Florida beaches to the music venues of Nashville, the last week has been a pretty interesting experience. For the last seven days, we have been travelling around the USA following England in the inaugural #SheBelieves Cup. It was our first time watching football in America and offered a very different experience from […]