This weekend, at long last, fans were allowed back in limited numbers to the FA Women’s Super League. Ben Gilby was one of the lucky seven hundred supporters at Kingsmeadow for Chelsea’s game with West Ham United. Watching a game in the FA Women’s Super League is a very different experience indeed – but whilstContinue reading “Watching FAWSL action in the Covid Age…”
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Jonna Andersson – Medals Galore And Aiming For Many More!
As part of the exciting re-design of Impetus, Ben Gilby spoke to Chelsea and Sweden star Jonna Andersson who has played in the World Cup, Olympic Games and UEFA Women’s Champions League in a fantastic career. Jonna was born and brought up in the city of Mjölby, south-east Sweden and her family played an integralContinue reading “Jonna Andersson – Medals Galore And Aiming For Many More!”
Frantic Finish Ends With Honours Even
Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea by Ben Gilby There was late drama at Meadow Park with two goals in the last four minutes as the clash of two London heavyweights ended all square. Arsenal welcomed back Jill Roord into the starting line-up after her goal laden start to the FAWSL season was interrupted by injury. For theContinue reading “Frantic Finish Ends With Honours Even”
Walker’s Rocket Leaves Villa Feeling Blue
Aston Villa 0-1 Birmingham City by Ben Gilby One moment of magic from Claudia Walker settled the first ever competitive Villa v Birmingham second city derby in women’s football history in what was, in all honesty a dire game at Villa Park. This was a game of huge importance, not just with local bragging rightsContinue reading “Walker’s Rocket Leaves Villa Feeling Blue”
United Hail Hanson
Manchester United 2–2 Manchester City by Ben Gilby Casey Stoney’s Manchester United earned the reward for a determined second half performance led by Kirsty Hanson which saw the unbeaten Reds turn around a two goal deficit. The Red Devils came into the game on the back of an outstanding performance in dispatching Arsenal last weekendContinue reading “United Hail Hanson”
England’s Brace Makes It Harder For Everton
Chelsea 4-0 Everton by Ben Gilby Chelsea won the battle of two unbeaten sides in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. More ominously for the rest of the FAWSL sides, towards the end of the game, Emma Hayes’ side began to find the form that their star-studded squad has promised forContinue reading “England’s Brace Makes It Harder For Everton”
Sky Blues Savage Brave Bristol City
Manchester City 8-1 Bristol City by Ben Gilby Manchester City gained a routine victory over a weakened Bristol City side in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League this afternoon. Controversy reigned before kick-off with Bristol City releasing a statement revealing that they had requested a postponement after five of their first team players were followingContinue reading “Sky Blues Savage Brave Bristol City”
Spurs Totally Out Gunned
Arsenal 6–1 Tottenham Hotspur By Ben Gilby Injury hit Arsenal eased to victory over North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Meadow Park to return to the top of the Barclays F.A. Women’s Super League. Arsenal’s injury problems were emphasised by them only being able to name three outfield players on the bench – two ofContinue reading “Spurs Totally Out Gunned”
Hammers Own Worst Enemy As United Stay Unbeaten
West Ham United 2–4 Manchester United By Ben Gilby Manchester United’s unbeaten start to the Barclays F.A. Super League season continued at Dagenham and Redbridge FC’s Victoria Road ground. It was, overall another frustrating performance from the Hammers who have now lost their last three FAWSL games and are still searching for their first leagueContinue reading “Hammers Own Worst Enemy As United Stay Unbeaten”
Flying Fran Helps Chelsea Despatch City
Chelsea 3-1 Manchester City By Ben Gilby Chelsea gained a deserved victory in the battle of two of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League big guns by having too much for Manchester City at Kingsmeadow this afternoon. The two sides’ respective strength in depth showed with a brief glance of the teamsheets. When players suchContinue reading “Flying Fran Helps Chelsea Despatch City”
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