Jean-Pierre Thiesset spoke exclusively to Olympique Lyonnais’ goalkeeper Katriina Talaslahti about her career so far, what life is like at Lyon and her aims for the future. Katriina Talaslahti was born on September 21, 2000 in Espoo, Finland and is the third of three sisters. She is Finnish and started at small club close toContinue reading “Katriina Talaslahti: Living The Dream in Lyon”
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My Footballing Journey So Far…
As part of our partnership with Bure Valley Youth FC, their youngsters are going to be writing regularly for Impetus. Here, Isla from their U9s tells us about her footballing journey so far… I first started my journey in football by kicking a ball around with my Dad at the age of two. My loveContinue reading “My Footballing Journey So Far…”
Olivia Watson – Life In Lockdown
Before Christmas, Impetus and Since ’71 announced joint sponsorship of Olivia Watson, a talented young midfielder with sixth tier Sutton United Women. Ben Gilby recently touched base with Olivia to see how she’s getting on during the difficult times we are facing at present. “I have been doing well, just trying to keep as busyContinue reading “Olivia Watson – Life In Lockdown”
Beth Churchill: Home Town Hero
As part of our partnership with Penryn Athletic, Ben Gilby caught up with the club’s Beth Churchill about her footballing experience and how she is making the best of the present difficulties caused by the pandemic. Beth is a child of the early 90’s, born and raised in Penryn, Cornwall. She recalls spending hours inContinue reading “Beth Churchill: Home Town Hero”
Selma Bacha – Part of an Exciting New Generation in French Women’s Football
Jean-Pierre Thiesset spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Olympique Lyonnais and France U20’s star Selma Bacha (22/2/21). Above: Selma Bacha in action for Olympique Lyonnais. Photo: Damien LG Selma Bacha was born on 9th November 2000 in Lyon. She is French of Algerian and Tunisian origin. She started her career with FC Gerland in Lyon at the ageContinue reading “Selma Bacha – Part of an Exciting New Generation in French Women’s Football”
Hana Lowry: One of The Brightest Teenage Stars
Impetus was absolutely delighted to be given the opportunity to hold an interview with Hana Lowry, one of the brightest stars for the future of the women’s game in Australia. Already a Young Matilda and a W-League regular for home state side Perth Glory, Ben Gilby asked Hana to critically review her career so farContinue reading “Hana Lowry: One of The Brightest Teenage Stars”
Lisa Topping: Life In Lockdown
Ben Gilby caught up with Chorley Women’s Lisa Topping, who Impetus are proud to sponsor, for our second monthly chat. Here, we catch up with what Lisa has been up to since the New Year Lockdown. Lisa began by explaining how she’s been doing and keeping active in the continuing difficult times: “I’m doing wellContinue reading “Lisa Topping: Life In Lockdown”
Sasha Sparkes: Goal Scorer Extraordinaire
Ben Gilby speaks to Helston Athletic’s Sasha Sparkes, who is quite probably the greatest woman goal scorer that you may not have heard of. Sasha Sparkes is a player with a quite phenomenal scoring record for Helston Athletic. A tally of 135 goals in 42 games of which this season 32 goals have been scoredContinue reading “Sasha Sparkes: Goal Scorer Extraordinaire”
Time To Talk Mental Health Support with Zoe Cossey
As part of Time To Talk Day, Wroxham Women’s Zoe Cossey gave an extremely powerful and personal interview to Ben Gilby about mental health, the importance of support networks and how it’s more than OK to ask for help when things are tough. The impact of mental health is taking on ever more importance atContinue reading “Time To Talk Mental Health Support with Zoe Cossey”
Harriet Meers: Lots To Look Forward To In 2021
Just before Christmas, Impetus announced it was sponsoring Wroxham Women defender Harriet Meers. In the first of our regular catch-ups with Harriet, she talks to Ben Gilby about her footballing journey so far. Harriet began our conversation by introducing herself briefly to us:“I was born in 2000 (I am 20 years old) and was broughtContinue reading “Harriet Meers: Lots To Look Forward To In 2021”
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