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”
Category Archives: Player Interview
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”
Yaina Andrew – Looking For Progress At Penryn Athletic
In the latest piece linked to our content sponsorship with seventh tier Penryn Athletic, Ben Gilby spoke player-manager Yaina Andrew about her footballing journey and what’s been going on at the club since we last touched base in December. 19/1/21 Yaina began our catch up by discussing her own footballing journey: “I was born inContinue reading “Yaina Andrew – Looking For Progress At Penryn Athletic”
Ella Mastrantonio Speaks To Impetus
Ben Gilby spoke to Australian international and Bristol City midfielder Ella Mastrantonio about her move to England, life at Bristol City Women, her experiences playing for the Matildas and the future of the Australian women’s game. Ella Mastrantonio is from Fremantle, Western Australia. She has six caps for the ‘Matildas’, Australia’s national women’s team afterContinue reading “Ella Mastrantonio Speaks To Impetus”
Impetus and Since ’71 – proud joint sponsors of Olivia Watson
Impetus is hugely excited to announce that, in partnership with the respected Since ’71 Women’s Football Site, we will jointly be sponsoring Sutton United Women’s Olivia Watson for the 2020/21 season. Olivia is a 22 year-old attacking midfielder, brought up in Epsom, Surrey, who has been playing football since she was 10 years-old. She brokeContinue reading “Impetus and Since ’71 – proud joint sponsors of Olivia Watson”
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