Olympics Preview: Japan

by Christopher Heath and Holly Wright (23/7/24) Above: Japan celebrate their qualification for the Olympics. Photo: Women’s Olympic Games 2024. Japan will be out to complete the set of women’s football titles in Paris at the sixth time of asking. Along with Spain, they are the only footballing nation to have won all three peaksContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Japan”

Skinner: We have got a job to do

By Holly Wright (10/5/24) Above: Skinner will be hoping for a happier Wembley experience this time around Image: Ben Phillips for Impetus For the second season in a row Manchester United and Marc Skinner have made it to the Cup final at the iconic Wembley Stadium. In Friday’s press conference the United manager spoke aboutContinue reading “Skinner: We have got a job to do”

WSL Media Conferences

Arsenal By Holly Wright Before the big news was revealed that long-time Arsenal defender Jen Beattie would be departing the side, here is what head coach Jonas Eidevall had to say ahead of this weekend’s fixture against West Ham United. It was announced earlier this weekend that 37-year-old Lyon legend, Sarah Bouhaddi, would join theContinue reading “WSL Media Conferences”

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”

Skinner & Zelem Speak Ahead Of United’s Big Day At Old Trafford

Holly Wright dialled into Manchester United’s media conference with Marc Skinner and Katie Zelem as the club prepare to face off against Aston Villa in front of a huge attendance at Old Trafford this weekend (1/12/22). Marc Skinner’s Manchester United side are fully prepared for another entertaining encounter as they take on a vastly improvedContinue reading “Skinner & Zelem Speak Ahead Of United’s Big Day At Old Trafford”

A-League Women Media Conferences

Ben Gilby, Holly Wright, and Ryan Miller-Woods report on four club’s media conferences today ahead of Round One this weekend (17/11/22). CANBERRA UNITED: by Ryan Miller-Woods In preparation for Canberra United’s opening game of the upcoming A-League Women’s season against Perth Glory, the media yesterday heard from players Ellen Gett and Grace Maher. Asked whatContinue reading “A-League Women Media Conferences”

Lionesses Finish Memorable Year On A High

by Holly Wright (16/11/22) Above: The ultimate team in women’s international football at the moment? England come together after their final game of 2022 against Norway. Photo: Lionesses England played their final match of 2022 in Spain against a Norway side now coached by former Lionesses interim manager Hege Riise. The last time the twoContinue reading “Lionesses Finish Memorable Year On A High”

Skinner On United’s Clash With Chelsea: “It’s Like A Heavyweight Boxing Match”

Holly Wright was in Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner‘s media conference ahead of today’s huge game with Chelsea and heard him outline why he believes things will be different this season (6/11/22). Above: Manchester United boss Marc Skinner. Photo: Martin Rickett. Manchester United have had a perfect start to the WSL campaign so farContinue reading “Skinner On United’s Clash With Chelsea: “It’s Like A Heavyweight Boxing Match””

Chambers: We Need To Be More Ruthless & Trust The Process

Holly Wright was in Reading head coach Kelly Chambers’ media conference ahead of their game with Manchester City on Sunday as her Royals side look to build on their first win of the season last time out (4/11/22). Above: Reading boss Kelly Chambers and her squad are buoyed by last week’s dramatic win over LeicesterContinue reading “Chambers: We Need To Be More Ruthless & Trust The Process”

Kelly Chambers: We’re Aware Of The Pressures And Relish The Challenges

Holly Wright was in Reading boss Kelly Chambers‘ media conference for Impetus ahead of this Sunday’s huge encounter with Leicester City as two teams still searching for their first WSL win of the season go head-to-head at the Select Car Leasing (Madejski) Stadium (28/10/22). Above: Reading head coach Kelly Chambers – ready for a bigContinue reading “Kelly Chambers: We’re Aware Of The Pressures And Relish The Challenges”