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”
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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”
U’s Turn On The Style
Sutton United 8-0 Victoire By Ben Gilby Sutton United gained their first victory of the London & South-East Women’s Football League Division One North season in some style after producing a dominant performance against Victoire in front of an impressive crowd at Gander Green Lane. Victoire went into the game in second place with fourContinue reading “U’s Turn On The Style”
Waltzing With The Matildas: Part Two
Impetus editor Ben Gilby concludes his in depth chat with the Matildas Active Support group about their incredible support of Australia’s national women’s team as well as looking more widely at women’s game Down Under. In this second part, we find out about the M.A.S’ links with the domestic W-League clubs, how they view theContinue reading “Waltzing With The Matildas: Part Two”
Spurs Totally Out Gunned
Arsenal 6–1 Tottenham Hotspur By Ben Gilby Injury hit Arsenal eased to victory over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Meadow Park to return to the top of the Barclays F.A. Women’s Super League. Arsenal’s injury problems were emphasised by them only being able to name three outfield players on the bench – two ofContinue reading “Spurs Totally Out Gunned”
Hammers Own Worst Enemy As United Stay Unbeaten
West Ham United 2–4 Manchester United By Ben Gilby Manchester United’s unbeaten start to the Barclays F.A. Super League season continued at Dagenham and Redbridge FC’s Victoria Road ground. It was, overall another frustrating performance from the Hammers who have now lost their last three FAWSL games and are still searching for their first leagueContinue reading “Hammers Own Worst Enemy As United Stay Unbeaten”
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