By Ben Tattoo (9/1/26) In his penultimate interview, Ben Tattoo speaks to fan of reigning champions Chelsea, about their season so far and how this could finally be their year in the Champions League Can you tell me a bit about your history as a fan of Chelsea? It started with my Dad. I didn’t haveContinue reading “League struggles and European chances: Chelsea’s crucial January”
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Below par start leads to monumental first month
2/1/26 Ben Tattoo interviews Ben Gilby, Impetus founder and co-chief editor, who has been at the vast majority of the Gunners’ games this season, ahead of the January transfer window, to discuss Arsenal’s season so far and how the rest of the campaign could shape up. Above: Olivia Smith lets fly with her rocket shotContinue reading “Below par start leads to monumental first month”
A-League Women First timers
We tasked two Impetus writers from outside of Australia with watching A-League Women action over the Christmas period to get their first-time opinions on the competition. Here’s what they thought. 2/1/26 Above: Holly McNamara celebrates after scoring in the Melbourne derby. She was a player who seriously impressed our two first time Dub watchers. Photo:Continue reading “A-League Women First timers”
ACL’s, Top six’s and new signings: how Brighton can keep developing
By Ben Tattoo (1/1/25) Above: Brighton’s team lineup Photo: @BHAFCWomen on X Ben Tattoo caught up with Duncan Price, founder and editor at SheGulls – Brighton Women’s supporters group, discussing his hopes and predictions for the upcoming transfer window. What can you tell me about your history as a Brighton fan? I was born inContinue reading “ACL’s, Top six’s and new signings: how Brighton can keep developing”
What should Aston Villa do in the January Transfer Window?
By Ben Tattoo (26/12/25) Above: Villa pre-match against West Ham this season Photo: Aston Villa FC In the next of his series, Ben Tattoo spoke to author, podcaster and Aston Villa superfan, Freya Taylor-Hall about the upcoming transfer window. Can you tell us how your journey into football fandom began? I grew up in aContinue reading “What should Aston Villa do in the January Transfer Window?”
Ten wins on the bounce and six points clear at the top; could this Man City team get better?
By Ben Tattoo (23/12/25) Above: Manchester City’s squad photo for the season Photo: @ManCityWomen on X In the second of a number of interviews with WSL fans about their seasons and the January, Ben Tattoo speaks to Manchester City fan Cath Thurlow Cath, welcome to Impetus. You’re a Manchester City fan. Could you tell meContinue reading “Ten wins on the bounce and six points clear at the top; could this Man City team get better?”
What will Leicester do in the transfer window? A superfan’s view
By Ben Tattoo (16/12/25) Above: Leicester’s team talk before the London City Lionesses game this weekend Photo: LCFC_Women on X Ben Tattoo interviews Charli Parkes, host of the ‘Why Always She’ Podcast, ahead of the January transfer window, to discuss Leicester City’s season so far and how the rest of the campaign could shape up.Continue reading “What will Leicester do in the transfer window? A superfan’s view”
England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?
By Ben Tattoo (25/11/25) Above: England’s Lionesses training at St. George’s Park. Photo: Lindsay Cook for Impetus. England’s homecoming series concludes with games against China and Ghana next week. With friendlies a rare chance to experiment, Sarina Wiegman’s latest squad contains new names who are untested on the senior international stage. “We have a lotContinue reading “England’s new Lionesses: proof the WSL is getting stronger?”
Manchester United are on the up, but will squad depth be their downfall?
Above: Manchester United celebrate scoring a goal earlier this year Photo: @ManUtdWomen on X By Ben Tattoo (31/10/25) The great Mia Hamm once said: “There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one”. Manchester United are certainly embracing grander challenges this season, their first competing in four majorContinue reading “Manchester United are on the up, but will squad depth be their downfall?”
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