Media Conference

Grainger: This is where we want to be

Impetus’ Cymru correspondent Martin Townley reports from Cymru’s media conference today featuring head coach Gemma Grainger and captain Sophie Ingle (21/9/23). Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger. Photo: FAW. Cymru manager Gemma Grainger described being in the new Women’s Nations League A as exactly where she wants her team to be. Speaking to the mediaContinue reading “Grainger: This is where we want to be”

Inside The Lionesses

Impetus’ Freya Ward was at St. George’s Park to observe England training and then joined the media conference with Rachel Daly (20/9/23). Above: Rachel Daly (left) who spoke to the media from St. George’s Park, photographed at a pre-World Cup training session. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus. The Lionesses have regrouped at St. George’s ParkContinue reading “Inside The Lionesses”

Championship News

Impetus has the latest news from England’s second tier with reports from Reading, London City Lionesses, and Crystal Palace (15/9/23). Above: Reading boss Liam Gilbert, who spoke to the media earlier this week. Photo: Reading FC Women. Reading by Mia Kipling (15/9/23) Ahead of Reading’s home game with Southampton this weekend, Royals boss Liam GilbertContinue reading “Championship News”

Paris FC stun Gunners to end Champions League dream

Impetus’ Rebecca Hall has been in Linköping for Arsenal’s Champions League qualifying campaign all week. For her final dispatch, she hears the conflicting emotions of players and coaches in both camps after Paris FC’s sensational win over the North London side (10/9/23). Above: Joy for Paris FC after they send Arsenal crashing out of theContinue reading “Paris FC stun Gunners to end Champions League dream”

Eidevall and Arsenal positive and aware of Paris FC threat

Rebecca Hall is in Linköping for Impetus to cover Arsenal’s UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying campaign. Ahead of tomorrow’s final game with Paris FC, she reports from the Gunners’ pre-game media conference (8/9/23) Above: Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall at today’s media conference. Photo: Rebecca Hall for Impetus. With a place in the Champions LeagueContinue reading “Eidevall and Arsenal positive and aware of Paris FC threat”

Gunners overcome first Champions League hurdle

from Rebecca Hall in Linköping (7/9/23) Above: Two of Arsenal’s goalscorers Lina Hurtig (left), and Caitlin Foord (right) celebrate together. Photo: Arsenal Women. Despite a 15-minute delay due to a fire evacuation, the game itself saw a fast-paced start from both sides. An over seven thousand strong crowd were equally involved as both sets ofContinue reading “Gunners overcome first Champions League hurdle”

Linköping prepare to host Arsenal in UWCL

By Rebecca Hall 5/9/23 Above: Arsenal’s Amanda Illestedt talks to the media ahead of the match Impetus contributor, Rebecca Hall, attended the Arsenal press conference and spoke to Linköping players ahead of the first match, to see how the teams were preparing. On Wednesday Linköping host the first round of a mini-tournament which determines teams making it toContinue reading “Linköping prepare to host Arsenal in UWCL”

Gilbert: Reading are more than ready for Charlton challenge

Camilia Lane reports from Reading boss Liam Gilbert’s media conference this afternoon ahead of their Championship game with Charlton Athletic tomorrow (1/9/23). Above: Liam Gilbert – the Reading head coach believes his team are ready to see off the challenge of Charlton Athletic. Photo: Reading FC. Reading manager Liam Gilbert is expecting a tough challengeContinue reading “Gilbert: Reading are more than ready for Charlton challenge”

Gustavsson: “I want to see real investment that shows we’re serious about what we want to do”

Ben Gilby reports on the Matildas’ post-match media conference after their Third Place Play-Off defeat to Sweden as head coach Tony Gustavsson outlined the “serious investment” he wants to see now, and players Caitlin Foord and Alex Chidiac reflected on an incredible month (20/8/23). Above: Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson at last night’s post-match media conference.Continue reading “Gustavsson: “I want to see real investment that shows we’re serious about what we want to do””

Matildas post-match media conference coverage

After last night’s World Cup semi-final, Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson along with players Mary Fowler and Clare Hunt spoke to the media. Ben Gilby reports (17/8/23). Above: Tony Gustavsson speaking in last night’s post match media conference. Image: Football Australia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson spoke of his immense pride of his team’s achievementContinue reading “Matildas post-match media conference coverage”