by Stuart Barker (8/2/25) Above: Millie with the Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson. Photo: @theposhwomen Millie Blair is no ordinary 11-year-old. A natural leader, fierce competitor, and unstoppable sports enthusiast, she has spent her life chasing dreams on the football pitch and in the showjumping arena. From captaining her local girls’ football team to competing in BritishContinue reading “GoFundMe: Can You Help Millie Take Her Next Steps?”
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Moneyfields Sign Cooper And Wort From National League Rivals
By Stu Barker 2/12/24 Above: Lucy Cooper (left) and Katelyn Wort (right) unveiled at the John Jenkins Stadium. Photo George Mutter. Moneyfields FC Women announce the double signings of Lucy Cooper and Katelyn Wort from their two biggest rivals for the top three, AFC Bournemouth and Swindon Town respectively. Cooper is one of the deadliest finishers in theContinue reading “Moneyfields Sign Cooper And Wort From National League Rivals”
England need to be scoring more – but how?
By Fran Lever (13/10/24) Above: Bethany England in action for Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: Harvey Todd for Impetus. On Sunday 31st July 2022, England had achieved what had been seen as impossible at times – they had won the European Championships for the first time in 56 years for any senior side. Women’s football was the buzz and thereContinue reading “England need to be scoring more – but how?”
Five star Moneyfields defeat Southampton
Moneyfields 5-0 Southampton Women by Stuart Barker for Impetus at the John Jenkins Stadium (06/10/24) Photo: Tom Phillips Photographer Moneyfields secured three vital points at home with a dominant 5-0 win over Southampton Women, propelled by first-half goals from Kim Fuller and Megan Fox, followed by second-half strikes from Charley Wilson-Wilton, Shannon Albuery, and Megan Wood – bothContinue reading “Five star Moneyfields defeat Southampton”
Gunners struggle to breakdown Toffees defence
Arsenal 0-0 Everton by Joe Rosedon for Impetus at the Emirates Stadium (06/10/24) Photo: EvertonWomen on X Kim Little played a subtle yet mostly ineffective role in the base of the midfield in their 0-0 draw against Everton. The Arsenal captain was, as always, tidy in possession but struggled to have an indelible effect on the game asContinue reading “Gunners struggle to breakdown Toffees defence”
Imagining Team GB Women’s Football for Paris 2024
Above: Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses after this month’s 0-0 draw against Sweden. Photo: @Lionesses Stu Barker, Hannah Chadwick, Freya Ward, Aimee Reynolds, and Ava-Marianne Elliott team up to select a Great Britain team to compete at the Olympic Games (26/7/24). As the Olympic flame burns brightly in Paris, Team GB go into the Games without aContinue reading “Imagining Team GB Women’s Football for Paris 2024”
Olympic Preview: Brazil
Above: Brazil come together for another tilt at Olympics Gold. Photo: The New York Times. by Stuart Barker (24/7/24) No international tournament is complete without the famous yellow, blue, and white of Brazil. The immensely talent group have often underachieved on the big stage but could this be the moment that they step up andContinue reading “Olympic Preview: Brazil”
Matildas announce squad for 2024 Paris Olympics
by Kris Goman at Accor Stadium for Impetus (4/6/24) Above: Steph Catley at the press conference today. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. The formal announcement of the Matildas squad selected for the Paris Olympics was made this morning. The team gathered at Olympic Park in Sydney for the announcement accompanied by the Olympic Chef deContinue reading “Matildas announce squad for 2024 Paris Olympics”
Lionesses Suffer Setback At The Hands Of France
Above. Photo: EquipeDeFranceF by Joe Rosedon (1/6/24) Sarina Weigman, in her 50th game as head coach of England, was able to pair Leah Williamson with Milly Bright at centre-back for the first time since the Lionesses 6-1 victory over Belgium in February 2023. Jess Carter was chosen at left-back over Alex Greenwood, with a view toContinue reading “Lionesses Suffer Setback At The Hands Of France”
Portsmouth Women: Ninety minutes from the league title and promotion?
by Stuart Barker (5/4/24) Above: Pompey thank their fans after their win over Rugby Borough at Fratton Park. Photo: Jason Brown. It’s a great time to be a Portsmouth fan. The men’s team are top of League One and on the cusp of promotion to the Championship. While Jay Sadler’s Pompey Women are close toContinue reading “Portsmouth Women: Ninety minutes from the league title and promotion?”
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