Ahead of Round Four of the competition, which started today, Ben Gilby heard from three head coaches plus Tiana Jaber on THAT goal, Tara Andrews on putting things right this week, Mie Leth Jans on going into a hub for a month, Kate Taylor on Christmas miles from home, and Alyssa Whinham reviews Phoenix’s lastContinue reading “A-League Women Preview”
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Chorley: “The Game Is Massive In Stature”
Ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup Third Round tie, Ben Gooden, head coach of Impetus partner club Chorley spoke to editor Ben Gilby about their win over Bradford City in Round Two and tomorrow’s home game tie against Newcastle United (10/12/21). Above: Chorley’s Aleesha Collins strides through purposefully against Bradford City in the FA Cup SecondContinue reading “Chorley: “The Game Is Massive In Stature””
“It Doesn’t Really Get Any Better…” Chelsea Ready For Wembley
Impetus‘ Kieran Yap was invited to Chelsea’s pre-Cup Final press conference and heard from Emma Hayes, Magda Eriksson, and Fran Kirby on the legacy of those who came before them, the priorities for further growth of the women’s game, and how preparations for the big day have gone (5/12/21). Above: The Women’s FA Cup. Photo:Continue reading ““It Doesn’t Really Get Any Better…” Chelsea Ready For Wembley”
A-League Women Preview
Impetus kicks off our third season covering the top tier of women’s football in Australia with Kieran Yap (KY)’s assessment of each of the club’s best close-season signings and Ben Gilby (BG)’s predictions of where the teams will finish. ADELAIDE UNITED Key Signing: Shadeene Evans Adelaide have mostly tried to keep their team from lastContinue reading “A-League Women Preview”
Wales: We’re Well Prepared & Ready To Impose Our Strengths
Impetus was represented at Wales’ media conference prior to departure to France for Tuesday’s World Cup Qualifier by Jean-Pierre Thiesset. He and Ben Gilby summarise the views of head coach Gemma Grainger and Chelsea’s Sophie Ingle ahead of their trip over the Channel. Above: Wales head coach Gemma Grainger pictured in her media conference beforeContinue reading “Wales: We’re Well Prepared & Ready To Impose Our Strengths”
Chorley’s Fairytale Cup Win Sets Up Bradford Test
After their sensational victory over higher league Middlesbrough in the First Round which saw them come back from 3-1 and 4-3 down, Impetus partner club Chorley host Bradford City in the Women’s FA Cup second round tomorrow. Head coach Ben Gooden spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby. Above: Chorley head coach Ben Gooden. Photo: MoorlandContinue reading “Chorley’s Fairytale Cup Win Sets Up Bradford Test”
SWPL Cup Semi-Final Previews
This afternoon sees both of the Scottish Women’s Premier League Cup Semi-Finals take place at Forthbank Stadium in Stirling. Ben Gilby hears from Glasgow City’s Hayley Lauder, Spartans’ Katherine Smart, Celtic’s Jodie Bartle, and Hibernian’s Amy Muir along with the four head coaches. Above: The Scottish Women’s Premier League Cup – the trophy that today’sContinue reading “SWPL Cup Semi-Final Previews”
Pride Park Preview
‘Boot Room’ provides us with a full preview of Impetus Partner Club Pride Park’s Derbyshire Ladies League Division One encounter with Chesterfield Inspire Blues. This weekend brings a first up for Pride Park, with a home fixture against Chesterfield Inspire Blues. The teams have never met previously, so represent something of an unknown quantity. TheContinue reading “Pride Park Preview”
Women’s Football Weekend Is Back!
Photo: Fans are encouraged to attend their local women’s game – and there is plenty of action to watch in grounds or on TV. Photo: Chloe Knott/The FA The weekend of 14th/15th November will see the return of Women’s Football Weekend in England with coverage across Sky Sports, the BBC and The FA Player. NotContinue reading “Women’s Football Weekend Is Back!”
Park Prepare To Welcome Wirksworth
By ‘Boot Room’ Above: Pride Park’s Annie Laight (9) is foiled by a combination of the Colts ‘keeper and defender when the two sides met at Wirksworth in April 2021. Photo: Shaun Hardwick This weekend, Pride Park host Wirksworth Colts in the Derbyshire Ladies League Division One at Moorways (Sunday, 1.30pm). Both teams have hadContinue reading “Park Prepare To Welcome Wirksworth”
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