In the second part of our occasional World Cup 2023 countdown feature on the state of the game in Australia, co-hosts of the tournament, Ben Gilby looks at the appointment of former USNWT assistant Tony Gustavsson as the head coach of the Australian national side. The Football Federation Australia recently announced Tony Gustavsson as theContinue reading “Tony Gustavsson – The Missing Piece in the Matildas Jigsaw?”
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England’s Brace Makes It Harder For Everton
Chelsea 4-0 Everton by Ben Gilby Chelsea won the battle of two unbeaten sides in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. More ominously for the rest of the FAWSL sides, towards the end of the game, Emma Hayes’ side began to find the form that their star-studded squad has promised forContinue reading “England’s Brace Makes It Harder For Everton”
Sky Blues Savage Brave Bristol City
Manchester City 8-1 Bristol City by Ben Gilby Manchester City gained a routine victory over a weakened Bristol City side in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League this afternoon. Controversy reigned before kick-off with Bristol City releasing a statement revealing that they had requested a postponement after five of their first team players were followingContinue reading “Sky Blues Savage Brave Bristol City”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset provides us with a fascinating insight into what a typical matchday is like at Olympique Lyonnais – Europe’s top women’s club – and the incredible access that supporters of the team get to some of the world’s greatest players. The last game played at Groupama OL Training Center before France’s covid restrictions were changedContinue reading “The View From France”
Sutton United: Full of Talent and Ambition
Ben Gilby spoke to Sutton United Women founder Duncan Muller, who is also the club’s Head of Women’s and Girls Football and First Team manager about the London & South-East League Division One North side’s hugely successful history and their high hopes for the future. Sutton United Women were formed in 2016 with links toContinue reading “Sutton United: Full of Talent and Ambition”
City Save The Best Until Last
Everton 1–3 Manchester City by Ben Gilby Manchester City won the Women’s FA Cup for the third time in four years after two goals deep into extra-time finally ended Everton’s hopes. City dominated the opening exchanges of the fiftieth Women’s FA Cup Final in terms of possession but in that time never really bothered SandyContinue reading “City Save The Best Until Last”
Lewes’ Hard Work Rewarded
Lewes 2–2 Liverpool By Ben Gilby An impressive display by a well-organised and determined Lewes side ensured that Liverpool lost further ground at the top of the FA Women’s Championship after a 2-2 draw at The Dripping Pan in breezy conditions. A cagey first twenty minutes or so saw Lewes have the best of theContinue reading “Lewes’ Hard Work Rewarded”
The View From France
In an exclusive piece, Jean-Pierre Thiesset brings us news of an interview given by goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi which lifts the lid on just how troubled the situation is within the French Women’s National side. Sarah Bouhaddi, Olympique Lyonnais and French national team goalkeeper had some very blunt words to say about Corinne Diacre, national women’sContinue reading “The View From France”
The View From France
We welcome new writer Jean-Pierre Thiesset who will provide us with regular news from all the goings on in French women’s football. He begins by giving us the lowdown on the French First Division and then tells us about the background to a frustrating game against Austria for the national side earlier this week. TheContinue reading “The View From France”
European Championship Qualifying Round-Up
It’s been a busy six days and with the first nations having just sealed their qualification for the finals in England, Ben Gilby rounds up all of the action. Netherlands clinched their spot in the European Championships after a comprehensive 7-0 win over Estonia in Groningen on 23rd October. Two goals each from Danielle vanContinue reading “European Championship Qualifying Round-Up”
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