Ben Gilby spoke to Huddersfield Town Women manager Jordan Wimpenny about his club who play in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier. Jordan Wimpenny makes it very clear how proud he is to be associated with Huddersfield Town Women and the fact they are in a strong position in the third tier of theContinue reading “Huddersfield Town Women: Strong Values & Development Pathways”
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The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up the second leg from the French teams competing in the last 32 of UEFA Women’s Champions League. OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS 3-0 JUVENTUS Olympique Lyonnais win 6-2 on aggregate. Before the game started, there was a tribute to Gérard Houiller who was part of the staff of Olympique Lyonnais since 2016. All ourContinue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up all the action from the eleventh week of action in D1 Arkema, the top flight of French women’s football. Olympique Lyonnais raised their heads and won 9–0 against a very weak Issy side. At half time they were already seven goals ahead and the second half was a little bit lessContinue reading “The View From France”
Elementary from Watson
Sutton United 1–1 Clapham United by Ben Gilby Honours were even in the battle between the second and third placed sides in the London & South-East Regional Women’s Football League Division One North (tier six). Played on a typically dank and drizzly December afternoon at Gander Green Lane, the two teams played out a fascinatingContinue reading “Elementary from Watson”
Not All Heroes Wear Capes. Some Wear Waistcoats
What Phil Neville Has Done Right As England Head Coach. We are delighted to welcome back Daisy Wildsmith to Impetus. In the first of her regular Opinion Pieces, she highlights the areas where, for her, Phil Neville has been a success as Lionesses head coach. Mention the name Phil Neville to any fan of theContinue reading “Not All Heroes Wear Capes. Some Wear Waistcoats”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up the midweek action from the French teams competing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. JUVENTUS v OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS: Lyon won away from home against Juventus (3-2) despite not being completely convincing. Juventus posed some problems to Lyon and led twice in the game (1 -0 then 2-1 at half time). LyonContinue reading “The View From France”
Brentford Women – Celebrating Thirty Years
Ben Gilby spoke to Brentford Women‘s Amy Crook about the development of women’s football at the West London club. Brentford Women’s FC celebrates thirty years this year after being formed in July 1990 when Roger Crook founded the club in response to his daughter Amy’s passion for the game. They were then based at FelthamContinue reading “Brentford Women – Celebrating Thirty Years”
IFFHS Announce 2020 Awards For The Women’s Game
Jean-Pierre Thiesset brings us all the news from the 2020 International Federation of Football History and Statistucs (IFFHS) Awards for the women’s game. The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) – recently published the winners of their 2020 Awards. Olympique Lyonnais were the big winners, with four of their squad names as oneContinue reading “IFFHS Announce 2020 Awards For The Women’s Game”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset rounds up all the action for the tenth week of matches in France’s D1 Arkema. There were no great surprises in the tenth round of D1 Arkema matches, and no change in the standings. Olympique Lyonnais won 3-1 at Le Havre but without reassuring their supporters. They scored three goals in the firstContinue reading “The View From France”
Watching FAWSL action in the Covid Age…
This weekend, at long last, fans were allowed back in limited numbers to the FA Women’s Super League. Ben Gilby was one of the lucky seven hundred supporters at Kingsmeadow for Chelsea’s game with West Ham United. Watching a game in the FA Women’s Super League is a very different experience indeed – but whilstContinue reading “Watching FAWSL action in the Covid Age…”
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