From the tweets of Daisy Wildsmith, the Impetus contributor offers her opinion on Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Birmingham City yesterday afternoon. Birmingham kept everybody waiting in the tunnel, their little mascots freezing. Then only Staniforth ran onto the pitch, the rest waltz on all lacklustre, they faff for ages on the pitch, get intoContinue reading “In My View”
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Outstanding Blues Out Gun Arsenal
Arsenal 1–4 Chelsea By Ben Gilby A performance of sheer class from Chelsea in the opening twenty-five minutes set up a hugely deserved thrashing of Arsenal in front of a sell-out crowd at Boreham Wood FC. The Blues were absolutely unplayable at times as they produced a display that, quite simply, was stunning in itsContinue reading “Outstanding Blues Out Gun Arsenal”
Six Goal Blues Rock The Robins
Ben Gilby tells the story of yesterday’s Barclays FA Women’s Super League game between Chelsea and Bristol City from Kingsmeadow from his photos (and a few words!) from the game. Chelsea 6-1 Bristol City It was a fast start at Kingsmeadow by Chelsea who were looking to mark Emma Hayes’ 200 game in charge byContinue reading “Six Goal Blues Rock The Robins”
Reiten Rocket Helps Skilful Blues See Off Stubborn Royals
Chelsea 3-1 Reading Words and photos by Ben Gilby Chelsea overcame a dogged Reading outfit who dug in well despite playing over 70 minutes with ten players following the dismissal of keeper Grace Moloney. Whilst all of the media attention surrounded the debut of Australian superstar Sam Kerr, it is worth emphasising that Chelsea’s longContinue reading “Reiten Rocket Helps Skilful Blues See Off Stubborn Royals”
England Sparks Second Half Revival To Leave City Feeling Blue
Chelsea 2-1 Manchester City Impetus editor Ben Gilby was at Kingsmeadow for this top of the table Barclays FA Women’s Super League clash. Chelsea showed real determination to come from behind to see off fellow title challengers Manchester City yesterday afternoon. Two goals in three second half minutes, with Bethany England prominent in both movesContinue reading “England Sparks Second Half Revival To Leave City Feeling Blue”
Mjelde Makes United Pay The Price
Impetus editor Ben Gilby spent #WomensFootballWeekend at Kingsmeadow where Barclays FA Women’s Super League leaders hosted newly promoted Manchester United. Here’s his story of the match in words and photos. Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United Chelsea stayed top of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League with a hard fought victory over a stubborn Manchester United sideContinue reading “Mjelde Makes United Pay The Price”
Super League Sunday
Impetus editor Ben Gilby gives his views on two of this afternoon’s clashes in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League as Arsenal clinched a huge win over Manchester City and Everton defeated Brighton & Hove Albion: Arsenal 1–0 Manchester City Arsenal condemned Manchester City to their first Super League defeat after a deserved victory atContinue reading “Super League Sunday”
Thorisdottir Thunderbolt Settles Classic
Impetus editor Ben Gilby was at Kingsmeadow for a quite outstanding Barclays FA Women’s Super League game, which was settled by a goal of sheer class. Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal Chelsea firmly banished the nightmare of their home humiliation by the eventual Super League champions by putting in a second half performance of extreme skill toContinue reading “Thorisdottir Thunderbolt Settles Classic”
City Storm To Fourth Straight Win
Manchester City 3-0 Birmingham City From the tweets of Daisy Wildsmith. City were exceptionally strong out of the gate, stamping their authority on the match from the very start. Caroline Weir and Jill Scott made some great interceptions. However, standing in their way, quite literally, was Hannah Hampton in the Birmingham goal, who I believeContinue reading “City Storm To Fourth Straight Win”
United Take The Honours In Battle of the New Girls!
Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Manchester United by Connor Wroe At the start of the day the teams were one place and three points apart, with Spurs having the better start to their new life in the WSL sitting in fifth with two wins out of three whilst Manchester United were sixth with three points after theirContinue reading “United Take The Honours In Battle of the New Girls!”
