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Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze star as rampant England put five past Belgium

England 5-0 Belgium By Catherine MacKenzie (05/04/2025) Above: Aggie Beever-Jones celebrates her first senior goal. Photo: Shell Lawrence for Impetus. Five different Lionesses were on the scoresheet at Ashton Gate on Friday evening, as England followed up February’s win over Spain with a demolition of Belgium’s Red Flames. England came into the game against BelgiumContinue reading “Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze star as rampant England put five past Belgium”

Five things to look out for in England’s double-header against Belgium

By Catherine MacKenzie (03/04/2025) Above: The Lionesses lineup to face Spain in February. Photo: England Women. The Lionesses return in a double header against the Red Flames in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, the second-to-last window before this summer’s European Championships. This week, England’s Lionesses face a double header against Belgium’s Red Flames, in theContinue reading “Five things to look out for in England’s double-header against Belgium”

Sorensen: “… if we give them a bit, they will take advantage of it.”

By Alyce Collett (29/03/2025) Above: Brian Sorensen in training. Photo: Everton Women. Following the highs of a big win over Crystal Palace last weekend, Brian Sorensen’s Everton face a different challenge on Sunday as they face third-placed Manchester United. After picking up the win last weekend, Sorensen said that his side “are all in goodContinue reading “Sorensen: “… if we give them a bit, they will take advantage of it.””

Skinner:“I am so, so proud of the way she has been able to deal with it”

By Catherine MacKenzie (28/03/2025) Above: Marc Skinner and Ella Toone. Photo: Manchester United Manchester United face a much-changed Everton in the Women’s Super League this Sunday. Ahead of the game, head coach Marc Skinner has been talking about his fear of The Toffees’ “unpredictability”. This weekend, Manchester United face a resurgent Everton. The Toffees dismantledContinue reading “Skinner:“I am so, so proud of the way she has been able to deal with it””

Slegers: “Football is unpredictable, that’s the magic about it.”

By Rachel Gore (25/03/2025) Above: Arsenal manager Renee Slegers watches her team train. Photo: Arsenal Women. Ahead of a vital Champions League clash, Arsenal’s Leah Williamson and manager Renee Slegers spoke of the squad’s “anger” and the vitality of keeping good moments “in your pocket just as much as the bad”. Tomorrow night Arsenal willContinue reading “Slegers: “Football is unpredictable, that’s the magic about it.””

Terland brace and Clinton wonder-goal sink Aston Villa

Aston Villa 0 – 4 Manchester United By Catherine MacKenzie (23/03/2025) Above: Manchester United celebrate their win. Photo: Manchester United Women on X. Manchester United beat Aston Villa by a resounding four goals to nil in Birmingham, thanks to a brace from Elisabeth Terland and goals from Grace Clinton and Leah Galton. It is unlikelyContinue reading “Terland brace and Clinton wonder-goal sink Aston Villa “

Sørensen: “It’s 90 minutes of football and everything can happen”

By Alyce Collett 21/03/2025 Above: Brian Sørensen of Everton. Photo: Harvey Todd for Impetus It is another important week for Brian Sørensen and his Everton charges as they prepare to face relegation battlers Crystal Palace at home tomorrow. Looking ahead to the clash with Palace, it was mixed news on the injury front.Clare Wheeler hasContinue reading “Sørensen: “It’s 90 minutes of football and everything can happen””

Media conferences: Manchester United v Aston Villa

By Catherine MacKenzie (21/03/2025) Above: Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo. Photo: @AVWFCOfficial on X Manchester United manager Mark Skinner has warned fans not to expect an easy game against Natalia Arroyo’s Aston Villa, a team fighting to avoid relegation. Sunday’s game in the midlands will be an unusual one for Manchester United, as they willContinue reading “Media conferences: Manchester United v Aston Villa”

Miquel: “I don’t think it’s the type of league where you can relax”

by Rachel Gore (20/3/25) Above: Amandine Miquel. Photo: LCFC Women. Leicester City manager Amandine Miquel spoke of the extensive injury crisis gripping the club ahead of an important meeting with top-five hopefuls Brighton and Hove Albion. Currently, Leicester City sit in tenth place in the WSL table with only three points separating them from bothContinue reading “Miquel: “I don’t think it’s the type of league where you can relax””

Fran Kirby and the Seagulls end winless streak against struggling Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Brighton and Hove Albion by Aimee-Lou Caldecourt (16/3/25) Above: Brighton celebrate their win. Photo: @BHAFCWomen on X Fran Kirby scored as Brighton and Hove Albion were victorious against Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon, their first win in the league since November. Both teams were gunning for fifth place going into this game. ThisContinue reading “Fran Kirby and the Seagulls end winless streak against struggling Spurs”