Chelsea’s domestic dominance under Emma Hayes – the how & why analysed

by Emmanuel Faith (20/6/24) Above: Millie Bright (left), Emma Hayes (centre), and Sam Kerr (right) with the WSL trophy at Old Trafford on the final day of the 2023/24 season. Photo: Barclays WSL. About a month ago, Emma Hayes and her Chelsea team celebrated their fifth successive WSL title, but as the season entered itsContinue reading “Chelsea’s domestic dominance under Emma Hayes – the how & why analysed”

Striking statistics reveal sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches

Above: The Hive Stadium  By Rachel Gore (17/03/2024) On March 7, new research by ‘Kick It Out’ revealed striking statistics about the sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches. ‘Kick It Out’ is an organisation that aims to fight discrimination within football; set up in 1993 to tackle racism, its focus grew to all typesContinue reading “Striking statistics reveal sexism and misogyny faced by female football coaches”

Barclays Women’s Super League: A Half Time Review.

Above: Beth Mead returns after a long absence. Photo: Ian Middlebrook By Emmanuel Faith. If the WSL season was a 90-minute match, the half-time whistle would have been blown in the last minute of the seven-goal thriller between West Ham United and Tottenham. What a way to end the first half! The 2023/2024 season has been an exhilarating journey. From 5-star performancesContinue reading “Barclays Women’s Super League: A Half Time Review.”

WSL Media Conferences

Impetus had writers in five WSL media conferences this week ahead of another vital weekend of action. Their club-by-club reports of who said what is below (8/12/23) Arsenal By Liberty Simons Jonas Eidevall repeatedly highlighted the impact of his staff, the players, and the supporters of Arsenal Women in the lead-up to Sunday’s London DerbyContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”

Chelsea: Nothing stops them…so far

by Maisie McNulty (5/12/23). Above: Aggie Beever-Jones one of Chelsea’s shining lights this season who will be key to Emma Hayes signing off with more trophies. Photo: Ben Gilby for Impetus. As expected by many, Chelsea have made a strong start to their 2023/24 campaign in the Super League. Top of the table with 22Continue reading “Chelsea: Nothing stops them…so far”

WSL Media Conferences

Impetus had writers in five WSL media conferences this week ahead of another vital weekend of action. Their Club-by-club reports of who said what is below (17/11/23). Arsenal By Genevieve Henry The media heard from Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall ahead of their clash with Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday. As for who’s inContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”

WSL Media Conferences

Impetus had writers in six WSL media conferences this week ahead of another vital weekend of action. Their club-by-club reports of who said what is below (3/11/23). Arsenal By Aimee Logan Jonas Eidevell explained to the media that the squad is fully fit ahead of a testing fixture against Manchester City at Meadow Park onContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”

Hayes on Flying Fran and need to manage international windows better

Impetus’ Emmanuel Faith reports from Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes‘ media conference today looking ahead to the WSL champions’ season opener at home to Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (29/9/23). Above: Chelsea boss Emma Hayes ended the last WSL season with her hands on silverware. She’s going all out to repeat it yetContinue reading “Hayes on Flying Fran and need to manage international windows better”

Women’s Football viewing recommendations

In her debut article for Impetus, Emily Brown details eight docuseries or films to stream in order to cure the post-World Cup blues (9/9/23). Above: England come together at the World Cup – there are plenty of opportunities to delve into the inside story of the Lionesses within Emily’s choices. Photo: Lionesses. Now that theContinue reading “Women’s Football viewing recommendations”

Hayes and Eriksson emphasise the importance of detail and taking chances

Ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League Semi-Final second leg at Camp Nou, Impetus’ Emmanuel Faith joined Chelsea’s pre-game media conference with head coach Emma Hayes, and club captain, Magdalena Eriksson (27/4/23). Above: Sam Kerr is crowded out by Barcelona players in Saturday’s first leg at Stamford Bridge, she will be hoping to put up a moreContinue reading “Hayes and Eriksson emphasise the importance of detail and taking chances”