Impetus’ Ben Gilby was in the Lionesses pre-Euro 2022 Final media conference and heard from England legend Jill Scott, who played in the nation’s previous Euro Final in 2009 (29/7/22). Above: Jill Scott speaking to the media today at the Lionesses’ South-West London base. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. “I’m actually gutted that on SundayContinue reading “Jill Scott: It’s A Gamechanger If We Win”
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Summer’s Campaign For Equality
Back in June, the then nine-year-old Summer Hoofe went into her local branch of Sports Direct to buy a new pair of football boots. When she saw that the store had labelled football boots as being for boys, she was rightly shocked. Summer began a social media campaign highlighting the crazy situation and called forContinue reading “Summer’s Campaign For Equality”
Lizzie Wallwork: Loving The Togetherness And Unity At Subiaco
In the latest of our WA on Wednesday series featuring players from the NPL WA Women competition, Subiaco‘s Lizzie Wallwork spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about the constant growth and development at the club which has recently led to the likes of Lisa De Vanna, Ella Mastrantonio and Marianna Tabain joining. (27/7/22). Above: Lizzie WallworkContinue reading “Lizzie Wallwork: Loving The Togetherness And Unity At Subiaco”
NPL WA Women Midweek Special
With big matches impacting the top and bottom of the table played both last night and tonight, Impetus’ Ben Gilby provides a special additional round-up of the action from Western Australia (27/7/22) Above: Jaime Duncanson, whose Perth SC side became the first team to avoid defeat against Perth RedStar this season in the NPLW WAContinue reading “NPL WA Women Midweek Special”
Fran Kirby: Overcoming Huge Challenges To Make Euro 2022 Final
Last night, Fran Kirby produced a sensational performance in England’s 4-0 win over Sweden in the Semi-Finals of Euro 2022. It was just reward for a player who has overcome mental health challenges, injuries, and several bouts of debilitating illness to line up at Wembley on Sunday in one of the biggest games on theContinue reading “Fran Kirby: Overcoming Huge Challenges To Make Euro 2022 Final”
Naomi Chinnama On Finding Her Feet At International Level
Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Naomi Chinnama from inside the Young Matildas U20 World Cup training camp during a media event yesterday (26/7/22). Above: A relaxed Naomi Chinnama speaking to the media yesterday. Photo: Football Australia. After earning her first call-up to the Young Matildas earlier this year, Naomi Chinnama has gradually found her feetContinue reading “Naomi Chinnama On Finding Her Feet At International Level”
Red Hot RedStar Take State Cup Glory As Subi Field De Vanna And Make NPLW History
It was a big weekend for women’s football in Western Australia and Impetus’ Ben Gilby reviews both the Hyundai Women’s State Cup Final and a historic outcome for Subiaco, who handed a debut to Matildas legend Lisa De Vanna in the weekend’s only NPLW WA match (25/7/22). Perth SC 1-2 Perth RedStar Above: Perth RedStarContinue reading “Red Hot RedStar Take State Cup Glory As Subi Field De Vanna And Make NPLW History”
Belgian Heartbreak But Swedes Are Better Than This
Impetus‘ Jean-Pierre Thiesset and Ben Gilby reflect on last night’s Quarter-Final tie at Leigh. Jean-Pierre rounds up the match action, whilst Ben sounds a warning to England fans stating that the Swedes are a far better team than the one we saw last night (23/7/22). Above: Linda Sembrant hits Sweden’s last gasp winner. Photo: SvenskContinue reading “Belgian Heartbreak But Swedes Are Better Than This”
Jaime Duncanson: Thriving At Perth SC
As part of our WA on Wednesday series featuring NPL WA Women players, Perth SC’s exciting attacking weapon Jaime Duncanson spoke to Impetus’ Ben Gilby about her footballing journey, trying to find a positive growth mindset, and why she loves life at Dorrien Gardens (20/7/22). Above: Jaime Duncanson celebrates after a goal against Subiaco earlierContinue reading “Jaime Duncanson: Thriving At Perth SC”
NPL WA Women Round 16 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides his weekly round-up of all the action from the Western Australia NPL Women’s competition. As usual, there is a detailed report on one game and a wrap of all the other matches along with photos (18/7/22). Above: Balcatta Etna (blue) and Murdoch University Melville keep their eyes on the prize at Grindleford Reserve yesterday. Photo: JASP Photography.Continue reading “NPL WA Women Round 16 Wrap”
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