Impetus editor Ben Gilby spoke in depth to 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 in Down Under and how they are formulating plans to welcome the world to Australia and New Zealand in 2023 for the next Women’sContinue reading “Waltzing With The Matildas”
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Flying Fran Helps Chelsea Despatch City
Chelsea 3-1 Manchester City By Ben Gilby Chelsea gained a deserved victory in the battle of two of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League big guns by having too much for Manchester City at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. The two sides’ respective strength in depth showed with a brief glance of the teamsheets. When players suchContinue reading “Flying Fran Helps Chelsea Despatch City”
Enough is Enough: In Defence of Sam Kerr
When arguably the greatest women’s football player in the world says she’s come off social media after abuse relating to her goal scoring record, then you really know that things are not right in the world of women’s football. Impetus editor Ben Gilby, an unashamed mega fan of Sam Kerr tells the whole sorry saga.Continue reading “Enough is Enough: In Defence of Sam Kerr”
Shot-Shy Spurs Undone by Unbeaten United
Tottenham Hotspur 0–1 Manchester United By Ben Gilby Manchester United continued their strong start to the Barclays FA Women’s Super League season after a relatively straightforward victory at The Hive Stadium this afternoon. Pre-match interest centred on three stars of the USA’s World Cup winning side, but whereas Manchester United gave first Super League startsContinue reading “Shot-Shy Spurs Undone by Unbeaten United”
Chorley Women: Still Defying The Odds.
Impetus editor Ben Gilby spoke to Chorley Women Chair Janet Mitchell about the Lancashire club whose forty-two year history has their seen a victory over Manchester City and several promotions which has seen the side establish themselves in the fourth tier of the women’s game. The excellent history of Chorley Women, compiled by Rod andContinue reading “Chorley Women: Still Defying The Odds.”
Battling Birmingham Take The Plaudits But Chelsea Win The Points
Birmingham City 0-1 Chelsea By Ben Gilby Chelsea produced another performance that left more questions than answers after they were largely frustrated by winless Birmingham City, who were supremely well organised in defence at Damson Park this afternoon. Birmingham made three changes from their midweek defeat to Everton in the FA Cup Semi-Final, by bringingContinue reading “Battling Birmingham Take The Plaudits But Chelsea Win The Points”
City Hit Form At Last
Manchester City 4–1 Tottenham Hotspur By Ben Gilby Manchester City finally put their uncharacteristic start to the Barclays FA Women’s Super League start to bed with a comprehensive win over Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon. The pre-game headlines surrounded the respective team sheets, with Manchester City’s immensely strong bench underlining the sheer quality in depth thatContinue reading “City Hit Form At Last”
Helston’s Return: High Hopes For Growth in Cornwall
Impetus editor Ben Gilby spoke to Helston Athletic Women manager Paul Parfitt about the return of women’s football in the Cornish town and how the sport is becoming ever stronger in the Duchy. Helston originally had a women’s club from 2016-2019 but changes to management and player availability meant that there wasn’t a senior team atContinue reading “Helston’s Return: High Hopes For Growth in Cornwall”
Raso Inspires Toffees As Chelsea Come Unstuck
Everton 2-1 Chelsea By Ben Gilby Everton produced a performance of real character to come back from a disastrous opening ten minutes to gain an impressive win over Chelsea at a sunny if cold Goodison Park. The visitors couldn’t have come out of the blocks quicker. Within two minutes they created their first opportunity. ErinContinue reading “Raso Inspires Toffees As Chelsea Come Unstuck”
Good Evans – Arsenal See off Spurs Challenge
Arsenal 4-0 Tottenham Hotspur By Ben Gilby Arsenal moved into the FA Cup Semi-Final after a victory that was more hard fought than the final score line suggests. Ultimately the game turned after two unfortunate errors from Ashleigh Neville which led to a piece of brilliance from Jordan Nobbs and a hat-trick from Lisa Evans.Continue reading “Good Evans – Arsenal See off Spurs Challenge”
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