Netherlands 1 – 1 Scotland By Gethin Thurlow (03/06/2025) Above: Scotland huddle post-match. Photo: ScotlandNT on X. Scotland legend Rachel Corsie bowed out of international football as an unused substitute and Melissa Andreatta gave fans a glimpse of what is to come in an end-to-end clash against the Dutch. After a dominant start from theContinue reading “Rachel Corsie bows out as Andreatta era begins with impressive Netherlands draw”
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Cup dominance and league struggles: dissecting Rangers’ duality
By Gethin Thurlow (26/05/2025) Above: Rangers celebrate the cup double. Photo: RangersWFC on X. On Sunday, Rangers won their second cup of the season – and their fourth in two years. They are dominant in the cups, however consistently falter in the league. In this Impetus Football piece, Gethin Thurlow ponders why. A week onContinue reading “Cup dominance and league struggles: dissecting Rangers’ duality”
Heroic Hibees: How Hibernian shocked Scotland to claim fairytale SWPL title
By Gethin Thurlow (25/05/2025) Above: Hibernian women celebrate winning the SWPL. Photo: Hibernian women on X. The best title race in Europe? Maybe not, but certainly the best underdog story. With absolutely no title winning expectations, Hibernian – a pioneering team of the women’s game in Scotland – turned the back the clock and wonContinue reading “Heroic Hibees: How Hibernian shocked Scotland to claim fairytale SWPL title”
From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative
By Gethin Thurlow (23/05/25) In the sixth article of our series of special articles ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final on Saturday, Impetus Football’s Gethin Thurlow evaluates the impact of Chloe Kelly. “A key lesson I have learned in life is that whilst I can’t control someone’s negative behaviour towards me, I canContinue reading “From City outcast to European finalist: How Chloe Kelly changed the narrative”
The Manchester derby: four goals and a red card
Manchester United 2 – 2 Manchester City Above: Manchester United celebrate. Photo: @ManUtdWomen on X. Manchester United welcomed their local rivals Manchester City to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon in a vital match in the race to the top three of the Women’s Super League. In this collaboation between Impetus contributors, Manchester United fan CatherineContinue reading “The Manchester derby: four goals and a red card”
Lauren Hemp powers City to crucial victory on injury return
Leicester City 0-1 Manchester City By Gethin Thurlow (27/4/2025) Above: Lauren Hemp proved to be the difference between the sides. Photo: Manchester City. Lauren Hemp returned from injury ruthlessly, producing the crucial assist as Manchester City beat Leicester to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive. It was a momentous occasion for Manchester City, asContinue reading “Lauren Hemp powers City to crucial victory on injury return”
‘The City Way’ and the tactical tweaks of Nick Cushing
By Gethin Thurlow (20/04/2025) Above: Manchester City manager Nick Cushing. Photo: @ManCityWomen on X Manchester City took the decision to let go of Gareth Taylor five days before a League Cup final. Facing a quadruple of matches against Chelsea, City reintroduced Nick Cushing as head coach – with the aim of trying to secure ChampionsContinue reading “‘The City Way’ and the tactical tweaks of Nick Cushing”
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