Impetus Ben Gilby was in the post-match media conferences and heard the views of Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson and midfielder Emily van Egmond plus New Zealand’s head coach Jitka Klimková and goalkeeper Victoria Esson (8/4/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson, who saw plenty to be proud about in his Matildas team’s performance today. Photo: Football Australia.Continue reading “Australia v New Zealand: Media Conference Wrap”
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Sophie Ingle & Gemma Grainger: Wales Are Ready For France
Impetus’ Jean-Pierre Thiesset was in Wales’ pre-game media conference with captain Sophie Ingle and head coach Gemma Grainger for the game against France for us. Ben Gilby reviews the key points that were raised (8/4/22). Above: Wales captain Sophie Ingle speaking to the media yesterday. Photo: FA Wales. Wales captain Sophie Ingle sees tonight’s gameContinue reading “Sophie Ingle & Gemma Grainger: Wales Are Ready For France”
Tash Allderidge: Pride Park Through And Through
Pride Park captain and record appearance holder Tash Allderidge spoke to Impetus‘ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey and life at the Derbyshire Ladies League Division One club (7/4/22). Above: Tash Allderidge (left) strides forward with the ball for Pride Park. Photo: Shaun Hardwick. Tash Allderidge first played for Pride Park in December 2006 andContinue reading “Tash Allderidge: Pride Park Through And Through”
Tameka Yallop: “What You See Is What You Get” With Us
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia and West Ham United midfielder Tameka Yallop at today’s Matildas media conference from their Townsville training base (6/4/22). Above: Tameka Yallop and daughter Harley at today’s Matildas media conference. Photo: Football Australia. Queenslander Tameka Yallop is delighted to be back in her home state. “Yeah, the weather’s certainly aContinue reading “Tameka Yallop: “What You See Is What You Get” With Us”
Helen Ward And Tash Harding Preview Wales’ Clash With France
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Helen Ward and Tash Harding at Wales’ media conference ahead of their World Cup qualifier with France (6/4/22). Above: Helen Ward speaking to the media yesterday ahead of Wales’ game with France. Photo: FA Wales. Helen Ward could win her hundredth cap for Wales against France this week, but the WatfordContinue reading “Helen Ward And Tash Harding Preview Wales’ Clash With France”
Kennedy & Raso Reflect Ahead of NZ Clash
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Australia’s Manchester City stars Alanna Kennedy and Hayley Raso at their media conference at the Matildas Townsville training base today (5/4/22). Above: The Matildas training in Townsville. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Alanna Kennedy spoke to the media today in Townsville ahead of Australia’s friendly with New ZealandContinue reading “Kennedy & Raso Reflect Ahead of NZ Clash”
Katrina Gorry: Back With The Matildas
Australia midfielder Katrina Gorry spoke to the media from Townsville today ahead of The Matildas’ international with New Zealand. Impetus’ Ben Gilby watched on (4/4/22). Above: Katrina Gorry, talking to the media earlier today. Photo: Football Australia. Watching Katrina Gorry since she returned to the game at the start of the A-League Women season afterContinue reading “Katrina Gorry: Back With The Matildas”
Charli Grant: Reflecting on the Asian Cup & Damallsvenskan
Australian international Charli Grant spoke to Ben Gilby about her experiences at the Asia Cup at the start of the year and how she sees the new Damallsvenskan season with defending champions Rosengård (30/3/22). Above: Charli Grant in action for Rosengård in the Svenska Cupen a fortnight ago. Photo: Rosengård. 20-year-old defender Charli Grant isContinue reading “Charli Grant: Reflecting on the Asian Cup & Damallsvenskan”
A-League Grand Final: The View From Sydney FC & Melbourne Victory
Sunday sees the A-League Women Grand Final between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory. Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from the Sydney FC pair of Sarah Hunter and Charlize Rule along with Melbourne Victory’s Courtney Nevin, Alex Chidiac, and head coach Jeff Hopkins (23/3/22). Sydney FC’s 18-year-old star Sarah Hunter is just days away from playing inContinue reading “A-League Grand Final: The View From Sydney FC & Melbourne Victory”
Worts Signs Up For Another Year
(21/2/22). Above: Fiona Worts applauds the Adelaide United fans at the end of their best ever W-/A-League Women season. Photo: Adelaide United. In a major boost for the South Australian club, Adelaide United announced this morning that English forward, Fiona Worts, the A-League Women’s top scorer for 2021/22 has signed a new deal for nextContinue reading “Worts Signs Up For Another Year”
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