Before Christmas, Impetus and Since ’71 announced joint sponsorship of Olivia Watson, a talented young midfielder with sixth tier Sutton United Women. Ben Gilby recently touched base with Olivia to see how she’s getting on during the difficult times we are facing at present. “I have been doing well, just trying to keep as busyContinue reading “Olivia Watson – Life In Lockdown”
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International Round-Up
The past week or so has seen a large number of international matches, with the conclusion of the Euro 2022 group qualifiers, the Lionesses‘ return to action after a year and several friendlies. Our team of writers round-up all the action. Euro 2021 Qualifiers Round-Up by Ben Gilby: Group A concluded on 23rd February whenContinue reading “International Round-Up”
The Swedish Scene
@DandalBs brings us our Saturday morning round-up of all the latest goings on in the Swedish Women’s game. A pioneer of Swedish women’s football, Ebba Andersson, passed away on 21st February aged 85. She was at the first training session with her club Öxabäck in 1966 and won two national championships. At the age ofContinue reading “The Swedish Scene”
Laura Montgomery: Inspirational Founder and Leader of Glasgow City
Ben Gilby caught up with Glasgow City’s co-founder and Chief Executive Laura Montgomery to hear about a phenomenal 2019 at the club, their Champions League run in 2020 and why re-starting the Scottish Women’s Premier League is vital for the credibility of the women’s game in Scotland Laura Montgomery is one of the most importantContinue reading “Laura Montgomery: Inspirational Founder and Leader of Glasgow City”
Beth Churchill: Home Town Hero
As part of our partnership with Penryn Athletic, Ben Gilby caught up with the club’s Beth Churchill about her footballing experience and how she is making the best of the present difficulties caused by the pandemic. Beth is a child of the early 90’s, born and raised in Penryn, Cornwall. She recalls spending hours inContinue reading “Beth Churchill: Home Town Hero”
Jada Mathyssen-Whyman – an Inspirational Player with a Big Future
As part of our #MidweekDub feature, Ben Gilby profiles Jada Mathyssen-Whyman, Sydney FC’s young and highly talented goalkeeper who is a fabulous role model for female indigenous Australian football players. Jada Mathyssen-Whyman is one of those players who seems to have been around for a long time – yet she is still just 21 years-oldContinue reading “Jada Mathyssen-Whyman – an Inspirational Player with a Big Future”
Impetus Partnership with Bure Valley Youth Delivers New Equipment
Bure Valley Youth FC chairman Ted McCarter shows how working with Impetus has helped to bring valued new training equipment for the girls and youths teams once restrictions are lifted. Last week we were so excited to announce that we had partnered with Norfolk based girls and youth football club Bure Valley. Connected with this,Continue reading “Impetus Partnership with Bure Valley Youth Delivers New Equipment”
Selma Bacha – Part of an Exciting New Generation in French Women’s Football
Jean-Pierre Thiesset spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Olympique Lyonnais and France U20’s star Selma Bacha (22/2/21). Above: Selma Bacha in action for Olympique Lyonnais. Photo: Damien LG Selma Bacha was born on 9th November 2000 in Lyon. She is French of Algerian and Tunisian origin. She started her career with FC Gerland in Lyon at the ageContinue reading “Selma Bacha – Part of an Exciting New Generation in French Women’s Football”
Sky Blues Back To Winning Ways
Sydney FC 2–1 Adelaide United Report and EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS from Kris Goman. It’s a gorgeous clear day at Cromer Park, possibly a bit hot for playing football but perfect for watching it. Sydney will be hoping to make amends for their drubbing last week against the Roar. The result is unlikely to see either teamContinue reading “Sky Blues Back To Winning Ways”
Dream Goal On Return For Crummer
Brisbane Roar 4–0 Perth Glory By Ben Gilby. Larissa Crummer scored a dream goal on her eagerly awaited return to the W-League after a two year injury lay-off as Brisbane Roar ran out comfortable winners against a game Perth Glory outfit in a match played in front of a big crowd in thirty degree heatContinue reading “Dream Goal On Return For Crummer”
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