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”

The FA cup final rehearsal ends in a mighty draw

By Fran Lever 22/4/24 It would be fair to say if it was asked to a good percentage of women’s football fans in this country, they would not have predicted a Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur FA cup final at the start of the season but last weekend, both teams booked their tickets to WembleyContinue reading “The FA cup final rehearsal ends in a mighty draw”

Manchester United come marching in all over Chelsea FA cup title defence

By Fran Lever 15/4/24 Above: Photo from Manchester United women  The start of last month Chelsea had quadruple dreams that were crushed by Arsenal in the Conti Cup final. Then there was a treble dream but their successful run in the FA cup competition came to an end yesterday as Manchester United got their revengeContinue reading “Manchester United come marching in all over Chelsea FA cup title defence”

Grace Clinton: a Rising Star in profile   

By Ava-Marianne Elliott (6/3/24). After her recent phenomenal performance during her debut for the Lionesses, eyes are on twenty-year-old Grace Clinton, who this season particularly has established herself as a force to be reckoned with on the field. Although a senior England debut has been the newest achievement to add to her list of triumphs,Continue reading “Grace Clinton: a Rising Star in profile   “

Match Report: Manchester United 2-0 Bristol City

By Fran Lever 17/3/24 Above: Lucia Garcia for Manchester United. Photo: Manchester United. A scrappy game saw Manchester United hold onto their top four spot – but Liverpool are not far behind them.  It was box office viewing at Leigh Sports Village as fourth placed Manchester United struggled at times against bottom of the tableContinue reading “Match Report: Manchester United 2-0 Bristol City”

Match Report: West Ham United 1-1 Manchester United

By Mia Kipling After a short break, the Women’s Super League (WSL) is back after a short international break with West Ham facing Manchester United for the ninth time in the WSL with West Ham losing six, drawing one and winning one. Former Red Devil Kirsty Smith started against her former club where she spentContinue reading “Match Report: West Ham United 1-1 Manchester United”

Match Report: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United

Photo: Ben Phillips Arsenal achieved a crucial victory to give them a lifeline in the title race and a secure third-place position in the WSL table in front of a packed-out Emirates Stadium. The home support in North London was in full voice during the clash, and Manchester United now trail seven points behind theContinue reading “Match Report: Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United”

Match Report: Southampton 1-3 Manchester United

By Emily Evans 12/2/24 Above: United celebrating after Williams’ goal. Credits: Impetus 71 – Josh Barrett  Saints went head to head against the Red Devils at home today in the fifth round of the Women’s FA Cup. The crowds were booming at the Silverlake Stadium on a sunny Sunday afternoon. People arrived from up and down the country to watch this match betweenContinue reading “Match Report: Southampton 1-3 Manchester United”

WSL Conferences

Five Impetus 71 writers covered six different WSL conferences ahead of the head-to-head weekend! Arsenal By Beth McCowen Above: Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall at this morning’s media conference. Jonas Eidevall’s Arsenal will come up against Liverpool on Sunday in the WSL. The Gunners’ first game of the season ended in a home defeat against Matt Beard’s side. This weekend’s fixture will mark Eidevall’s 100th game asContinue reading “WSL 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”