Jean-Pierre Thiesset provides us with a fascinating insight into what a typical matchday is like at Olympique Lyonnais – Europe’s top women’s club – and the incredible access that supporters of the team get to some of the world’s greatest players. The last game played at Groupama OL Training Center before France’s covid restrictions were changedContinue reading “The View From France”
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Sutton United: Full of Talent and Ambition
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”
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”
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”
Waltzing With The Matildas
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”
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”
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.”
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”
Dulwich Delight After Maiden Season
Last season saw the emergence of Dulwich Hamlet Women in the London and South-East Premier (Tier Five) and, as well as pushing strongly at the top of the league before lockdown, they were creating headlines for their consistently high crowd figures. Impetus editor Ben Gilby spoke to Dulwich Hamlet Women’s first team manager Ryan DempseyContinue reading “Dulwich Delight After Maiden Season”
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