Tottenham Hotspur In Focus

Impetus’ Tottenham Hotspur correspondent Rachel Cohen reports from head coach Vicky Jepson‘s media conference ahead of this weekend’s trip to Manchester United and also highlights why today’s announcement of a doubleheader home match with the Spurs men’s Premier League team is not necessarily the great piece of news that some may think (5/5/23). Above: TottenhamContinue reading “Tottenham Hotspur In Focus”

Grainger: “We are hard for anyone”

Martin Townley reports from Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger‘s media conference after their UEFA Women’s Nations League draw (3/5/23). Above: Cymru boss Gemma Grainger. Photo: FAW. Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger told the media after the UEFA Nations League draw that her side will be hard for any opponent to face.  Grainger believes strongly thatContinue reading “Grainger: “We are hard for anyone””

Hayes and Eriksson emphasise the importance of detail and taking chances

Ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League Semi-Final second leg at Camp Nou, Impetus’ Emmanuel Faith joined Chelsea’s pre-game media conference with head coach Emma Hayes, and club captain, Magdalena Eriksson (27/4/23). Above: Sam Kerr is crowded out by Barcelona players in Saturday’s first leg at Stamford Bridge, she will be hoping to put up a moreContinue reading “Hayes and Eriksson emphasise the importance of detail and taking chances”

Sydney FC’s Rule & Tobin speak ahead of Grand Final

by Ben Gilby (27/4/23) Above: Charlize Rule speaking to the media today. Image: Sydney FC. Sydney FC’s Charlize Rule is confident that her team has what it takes to end their run of three Grand Final defeats in a row when they take on Western United on Sunday at CommBank Stadium. The 20-year-old spoke ofContinue reading “Sydney FC’s Rule & Tobin speak ahead of Grand Final”

Jeff Hopkins: Previous GFs have no bearing – We’re focussed on getting that result

by Ben Gilby (21/4/23). Above: Melbourne Victory boss Jeff Hopkins speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s Preliminary Final at Sydney FC. Image: Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory head coach Jeff Hopkins emphasised to the media today that his team has totally recovered from 120 minutes of dramatic Semi-Final action and are prepared to deny SydneyContinue reading “Jeff Hopkins: Previous GFs have no bearing – We’re focussed on getting that result”

Sarah Hunter: Sydney have to capitalise on their chances

by Ben Gilby (20/4/23) Above: Sarah Hunter speaking to the media today. Image: Sydney FC. Sydney FC defender Sarah Hunter today told the media that despite their semi-final loss to Western United, confidence is high in the camp ahead of this weekend’s Preliminary Final showdown with Melbourne Victory. “Everyone is super determined. Everyone knows thatContinue reading “Sarah Hunter: Sydney have to capitalise on their chances”

A-League Women Finals Media Conferences

Ben Gilby reports on all of the four competing sides’ media events from earlier today (14/4/23). Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory Saturday MELBOURNE CITY: Melbourne City head coach Dario Vidosic has revealed that Holly McNamara is “fine” and poised to play a part in his team’s do-or-die Semi-Final with Melbourne Victory tomorrow. McNamara was withdrawnContinue reading “A-League Women Finals Media Conferences”

Marc Skinner: Hard work and collective spirit can bring success

Arwen Moses reports from Manchester United boss Marc Skinner‘s media conference ahead of this Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Brighton and Hove Albion (12/4/23). Above: Manchester United boss Marc Skinner is full of respect for Saturday’s semi-final opponents, Brighton and Hove Albion. Photo: Manchester United. Marc Skinner’s Manchester United face Brighton and Hove Albion inContinue reading “Marc Skinner: Hard work and collective spirit can bring success”

Gustavsson: We won’t shy away from “the toughest challenge ever”

Nathan Edwards reports from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson‘s media conference today ahead of their match with England tomorrow (10/4/23). Above: Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson believes his side will invoke their renowned Never Say Die spirit tomorrow night against England. Photo: Hannah Parnell for Impetus. Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson said that it would beContinue reading “Gustavsson: We won’t shy away from “the toughest challenge ever””

Sam Kerr: We want to inspire a nation

Ben Gilby was in today’s Australia media conference with captain Sam Kerr and head coach Tony Gustavsson. The Matildas’ all-time record scorer highlighted the fact that the best possible legacy from their home World Cup would be increased funding to match the sport’s status as the one with the biggest participation rate in the countryContinue reading “Sam Kerr: We want to inspire a nation”