By Ben Tattoo (9/1/26) In his penultimate interview, Ben Tattoo speaks to fan of reigning champions Chelsea, about their season so far and how this could finally be their year in the Champions League Can you tell me a bit about your history as a fan of Chelsea? It started with my Dad. I didn’t haveContinue reading “League struggles and European chances: Chelsea’s crucial January”
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Glasgow City dominate while Montrose stun the league: SWPL mid season review
By Gethin Thurlow (7/1/26) Above: Glasgow City celebrate scoring a goal earlier in the year Photo: @GlasgowCityFC on X As the winter break hits, we’re as close to halfway through the SWPL season as we’re going to ever get thanks to the 6/4 split format giving teams unequal games played overall. There’s no better timeContinue reading “Glasgow City dominate while Montrose stun the league: SWPL mid season review”
ACL’s, Top six’s and new signings: how Brighton can keep developing
By Ben Tattoo (1/1/25) Above: Brighton’s team lineup Photo: @BHAFCWomen on X Ben Tattoo caught up with Duncan Price, founder and editor at SheGulls – Brighton Women’s supporters group, discussing his hopes and predictions for the upcoming transfer window. What can you tell me about your history as a Brighton fan? I was born inContinue reading “ACL’s, Top six’s and new signings: how Brighton can keep developing”
What should Aston Villa do in the January Transfer Window?
By Ben Tattoo (26/12/25) Above: Villa pre-match against West Ham this season Photo: Aston Villa FC In the next of his series, Ben Tattoo spoke to author, podcaster and Aston Villa superfan, Freya Taylor-Hall about the upcoming transfer window. Can you tell us how your journey into football fandom began? I grew up in aContinue reading “What should Aston Villa do in the January Transfer Window?”
Ten wins on the bounce and six points clear at the top; could this Man City team get better?
By Ben Tattoo (23/12/25) Above: Manchester City’s squad photo for the season Photo: @ManCityWomen on X In the second of a number of interviews with WSL fans about their seasons and the January, Ben Tattoo speaks to Manchester City fan Cath Thurlow Cath, welcome to Impetus. You’re a Manchester City fan. Could you tell meContinue reading “Ten wins on the bounce and six points clear at the top; could this Man City team get better?”
Grant Scott jumps ship after Celtic beat Hibs with audacious goal directly from kick-off
Hibernian 1-2 Celtic By Gethin Thurlow at Meadowbank for Impetus (23/12/25) Above: Grant Scott with the SWPL title in May last year Photo: @Record_Sport on X Celtic poached the three points and manager from Hibs in what was a blockbuster 24 hours between the clubs. First of all, Maria McAneny scored an incredible goal directlyContinue reading “Grant Scott jumps ship after Celtic beat Hibs with audacious goal directly from kick-off”
“We can be competitive with anyone”: Ho defiant as Spurs face Man Utd in Subway Cup Quarter Final
By Eloise Smallbone (19/12/25) Above: The Tottenham team before last Sunday’s fixture at United Photo: @SpursWomen on X Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to go one step further in the Subway Cup against Manchester United this Sunday, having given up a 3-0 lead in the same league fixture last weekend. Martin Ho revealed today thatContinue reading ““We can be competitive with anyone”: Ho defiant as Spurs face Man Utd in Subway Cup Quarter Final”
What will Leicester do in the transfer window? A superfan’s view
By Ben Tattoo (16/12/25) Above: Leicester’s team talk before the London City Lionesses game this weekend Photo: LCFC_Women on X Ben Tattoo interviews Charli Parkes, host of the ‘Why Always She’ Podcast, ahead of the January transfer window, to discuss Leicester City’s season so far and how the rest of the campaign could shape up.Continue reading “What will Leicester do in the transfer window? A superfan’s view”
Keeper MacLean steals the show in tenacious Drybugh cup defeat to Hibs
Hibernian 7-0 Dryburgh Athletic By Gethin Thurlow For Impetus at Meadowbank (8/12/25) Above: Rebecca Lonie (Maroon) and Jess Ramsey (Green) chase the ball in the rain Photo: Hibernian FC Dryburgh shot-stopper Zoe MacLean made a number of incredible saves in what was a strong defensive display by the third division side, who kept the scoreContinue reading “Keeper MacLean steals the show in tenacious Drybugh cup defeat to Hibs”
Injury-hit Hibs stay in title race with Glasgow City draw
Glasgow City 0-0 Hibernian By Gethin Thurlow (23/11/25) Above: Tiree Burchill and Hayley Lauder battling for the ball Photo: Hibernian FC Facing an ever-increasing injury list, Hibs held SWPL leaders Glasgow City to a draw at Petershill Park with a battling performance. The result kept Hibs 8 points off the top of the table, whileContinue reading “Injury-hit Hibs stay in title race with Glasgow City draw”
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