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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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”
Keeping the Women’s Game Well and Truly in the Picture
During lockdown, Impetus became aware of some incredible graphic design work being done to promote women’s football. So impressed were we that editor Ben Gilby sought out Graphics by PW to find out a bit more about their work for the women’s game. Looking through social media connected to women’s football during the peak ofContinue reading “Keeping the Women’s Game Well and Truly in the Picture”
Plymouth Warriors: Outstanding Efforts and Achievements
Impetus editor Ben Gilby spoke to Melissa Curtis, coach of Plymouth Warriors Ladies, a club who are doing extraordinary things with a group of extraordinary players. Melissa began our conversation by outlining the incredible story of the club. “Plymouth Warriors was founded in 2018. One of our Co-Directors Luke Childs, who formed the club alongContinue reading “Plymouth Warriors: Outstanding Efforts and Achievements”
Yeovil Town Women: Alive and Kicking
Yeovil Town Women were formed in 1990 as Yetminster Women FC and played their first match on 16th September of that year against Weymouth Vikings. In 1993, they were renamed Sherborne Women and then became Yeovil Town in 1999. The club’s first honour was the South-West Women’s Division Two Cup in 1995 – a trophyContinue reading “Yeovil Town Women: Alive and Kicking”
Ashford Town Women: Hugely Talented and Hugely Hopeful for Further Success
Ashford Town (Middlesex) Women are a team who have enjoyed huge success since their formation in 2015 by Will Boye, and they are not about to rest on their laurels. Impetus editor Ben Gilby spoke to founder and chairman Will Boye who revealed their story so far: “In the short space of time that theContinue reading “Ashford Town Women: Hugely Talented and Hugely Hopeful for Further Success”
Middlesbrough Women: Building on Lionesses Boost
by Ben Gilby Middlesbrough Women FC were formed in 1976 and were originally known as Cleveland Spartans. Among their early coaches were the legends of Middlesbrough’s men’s team Mark Proctor and David Hodgson. This season, Boro have had the monumental boost of hosting the England v Brazil women’s match at the Riverside Stadium in frontContinue reading “Middlesbrough Women: Building on Lionesses Boost”
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