Full Time Europe: A show about women's football
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsJoin The Athletic's finest reporters and writers as they take you inside the biggest stories from European women's football, including the WSL, UEFA Women's Champion's League, and Spain's Liga F. Get in touch [email protected]
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Bonus: Keira Walsh relives the Euro final with The Athletic Football Tactics Podcast
September 10, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutesKeira Walsh, now the most expensive female footballer of all time and a European champion, speaks to Michael Cox for a bonus episode of The Athletic Football Tactics Podcast with Ali Maxwell. Walsh was awarded the player of the match at that iconic Euro final at Wembley. Now she watches that very match back for the first time, with Michael Cox. Plus Michael and Ali chat about Walsh's recent record-breaking move from Manchester City to Barcelona and the upcoming WSL season. Learn more about...
Big WSL preview and Lionesses latest
September 05, 2022 20:07 - 59 minutesAfter an unforgettable Euros this summer, we’re back for the new season! As we bid goodbye to Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper sits down with Robyn Cowen, the BBC commentator for that Wembley final, and women’s football oracle Rich Laverty for a big WSL preview. Join us as we discuss who will win the title, and the Athletic’s Caoimhe O’Neill gives us the lowdown on new side Liverpool. There's exclusive interviews with Man City's Vicky Losada, the ex-Barcelona captain, and West Ham's Kirsty Smith ...
England are European Champions ft. Chloe Kelly and Beth Mead
August 01, 2022 05:27 - 1 hourJoin Kait Borsay, Jen O'Neill, Tim Stillman, The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur, Lynsey Hooper and a host of other voices at Wembley as they try to process what just happened. England have been crowned European Champions. Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Leah Williamson, Georgia Stanway, Mary Earps and Rachel Daly tell us how it felt to win it against Germany. Plus we get the reaction from past Lionesses Katie Chapman, Karen Bardsley, Kerry Davis and Julie Fletcher. German journalist Tamara Keller asse...
LIVE Euro final preview - Will England or Germany take the crown?
July 29, 2022 13:58 - 36 minutesKait Borsay is joined for a live show by The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur and Michael Cox for a big Euro final preview ahead of England v Germany at Wembley on Sunday. Plus German journalist Tamara Keller joins us with her expert knowledge of the German side. And we answer questions from listeners who tuned in live. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Final preview (1.00) PART 1b - German journalist Tamara Keller joins us (18.30) PART 1c - Listener questions (26.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
It’s an England v Germany final, diversity issues and #FeedtheMead
July 28, 2022 02:12 - 47 minutesEx-Lioness Rachel Yankey joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to reflect on England making it to Wembley and Germany overpowering France to set up a tasty final. Featuring French journalist Tara Britton bringing us the French reaction from Milton Keynes. Plus Debra Nelson from Football Beyond Borders joins us to chat about her work creating more inclusive spaces in football, as we digest the diversity issues in the English women's game. And a brief look to the final before our final preview...
The stars are aligning - England are Euro finalists
July 27, 2022 02:01 - 50 minutesKait Borsay, Faye White and Carrie Dunn try to keep giddiness at bay as England sweep aside Sweden to reach the Euro 22 final. The Lionesses hammer Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane on a night where dreams come true, a night full of unforgetaable moments. The Russo goal, the Williamson performance and winger Beth Mead showing she’s up there with the best strikers in the world. Are Sarina’s side destined to face Germany in the final? Tamara Keller gives us the lowdown on Magul, Popp and co ahead of...
Euro semi-final preview - Is it coming home? Are Germany just too efficient?
July 25, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutesLynsey Hooper is back with Tim Stillman and The Athletic's Jay Harris for a big semi-final preview ahead of England v Sweden and Germany v France. Ex-Lionesses Katie Chapman, Jade Moore, Jo Potter and Siobhan Chamberlain take a look back at what England can learn from three back-to-back semi-final defeats in major tournaments, to go one step further. For a Swedish view Magda Eriksson speaks to The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Swedish journalist Frida Fegarlund catches up with producer Sophi...
France say au revoir to Dutch defending champions and OGs
July 24, 2022 03:10 - 33 minutesJoin Lynsey Hooper, Tim Stillman and The Athletic's Jay Harris to digest how France knocked the defending champions, the Netherlands, out of Euro 2022. We get the reaction from the likes of Vivianne Miedema and Danielle Van de Donk from Dutch journalist Annemarie Postma at the New York Stadium. Plus, when I say Georgia Stanway you say... play along with our game to wrap up the quarter-finals. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - France 1 - 0 Netherlands (1.00) PART 1b - Reaction from Dutch journalist Anne...
Sweden squeeze into the Euro semis as it rains cats and dogs
July 23, 2022 15:33 - 34 minutesKelly Somers is joined by Carrie Dunn and The Athletic’s Sarah Shephard to talk about Sweden’s last minute winner against Belgium that set up a Euro semi-final against England. With a smattering of cats, dogs and cross-stitch. We pay tribute to Arsenal superfan Maria Petri, may she rest in peace. Alasdair Howorth joins us from Morocco for a WAFCON update ahead of the final - why was Rosella Ayane so slow to realise she'd scored the winning penalty? And Netherlands journalist Annemarie P...
Germany do what Germany do
July 22, 2022 00:38 - 38 minutesJoining Lynsey Hooper on today's show it's former Lioness Katie Chapman and commentator extraordinaire Vicki Sparks. And on the show we relive that England win just a little bit more - we have a Lioness on after all! We then get into how Germany were able to overcome Austria, how impressed we've been with the Austrian side, and the fairytale that is Alexandra Popp. Then attention switches to Belgium v Sweden as we ask whether we'll see as tight an affair as we have with these first two quarte...
Best England team ever? Lionesses into home Euro semi-final
July 21, 2022 01:59 - 40 minutesEngland legend Kelly Smith and She Kicks Editor Jen O’Neill join Kelly Somers to digest England and Spain’s rollercoaster of a quarter-final. How did England turn it around? And is this the best England side we've seen? From Brighton Lynsey Hooper brings us Lucy Bronze and Sarina Wiegman's reaction. Spanish journalist Bea Redondo reflects on what Spain could have done better. Plus we look ahead to the next quarter-final, Germany v Austria, as Tom Middler speaks to producer Sophie Penney fro...
Belgium join the knockout round, Euro disappointments, and crab football
July 19, 2022 00:44 - 41 minutesJoining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper today are The Athletic's Michael Cox and freelance football writer Rich Laverty. After Italy surprise us all by finishing bottom of Group D, we ask what next for them. And with Belgium beating the Italians to get to the QFs, we discuss how good their keeper is, and where they can hurt Sweden. In the other match it was filled with controversial moments, not least right at the end when Iceland were awarded a penalty against France, which they scored to ensu...
Sweden goal rush makes Netherlands face the French and Euros haircuts
July 17, 2022 22:51 - 37 minutesJoin Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper and freelance football writer Jessy Parker-Humphreys to discuss how Sweden pipped the Netherlands to the top spot in group C on goal difference, as Portugal and Switzerland say adeus to Euro 2022. Can the Dutch defense handle France? What positives can Portugal take from their last-minute campaign? And most importantly, what’s the best Euros fan haircut you’ve seen? Plus, looking to the last day of the group stages - will Iceland let Jessy down again whe...
Spain set up England quarter-final and top marks for Germany
July 17, 2022 01:38 - 54 minutesLynsey Hooper is joined by The Athletic’s Art de Roché and Jay Harris to chat about Spain securing the quarter-final spot against England as Germany rampages on and we say adieu to Denmark and Finland. Spanish journalist Bea Redondo joins us from outside the Brentford Community Stadium for her reaction to La Roja’s performance. We discuss the lack of diversity in the England team and women’s safety at football matches. Plus, we play buy one, start one, sub one with the quarter-finalists...
England end Euro group stages on a hopeometer high
July 16, 2022 01:33 - 47 minutesJoin Matt Davies-Adams, ex-Lioness Laura Bassett and The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur as they react to England putting five cherries on their Euro cake, the early exit of Ada Hegerberg’s Norway and the legacy of Northern Ireland's historic run. From St Mary’s Lynsey brings us reaction from Alessia Russo, Fran Kirby and England’s stand-in manager Arjan Veurink. Scandinavian journalist Mia Eriksson tries not to sound too downbeat about Norway going home. More from Mia on the match that wil...
Italy's European Championships of suffering
July 15, 2022 01:03 - 45 minutesJoining Lynsey Hooper is The Athletic's Caoimhe O'Neill and Goal's Amée Ruszkai to go through the second games in Group D. Having blown the tournament away the French were pegged back by Belgium, but still managed to do enough to win 2-1 and secure their place in the quarter finals, Concerns though for star striker Katoto after she sprained her knee. But the big news in this game was Caoimhe's full entry into the goalkeeper's union, and so we further discuss how good the shot stoppers have be...
Netherlands and Sweden still Euro favourites after that?
July 14, 2022 02:13 - 54 minutesLynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are joined by The Athletic’s Art de Roché to figure out how Portugal and Switzerland caused the Netherlands and Sweden so much trouble. Plus, Alasdair Howorth on why we should also be keeping an eye on the Africa Cup of Nations, as Zambia and Morocco qualify for the World Cup. Hooper tells us about shooting hoops with England stars. We look ahead to France vs Belgium and Italy vs Iceland with the help of Italian journalist Lucia Pirola. And we try to figur...
Germany dominate Spain, Dutch disaster, and Jordan Nobbs' food twin
July 13, 2022 00:43 - 46 minutesJoining Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay today it's Carrie Dunn as they look back on the night that Germany made their way into the quarter finals. On today's show what were the game changing moments at Brentford? Do Spain have an attack problem? And what does Mapi Leon's next tattoo need to be? Elsewhere, Denmark were profligate but Harder did enough to save their day. Still on a high from Monday night we caught up with Jordan Nobbs to talk about her time at Brighton and get her insights into n...
England make history with biggest Euro win of all time
July 12, 2022 02:58 - 51 minutesEx-England, now Watford player and Athletic columnist Gemma Davison joins Kait Borsay and ex-Sunderland player turned She Kicks Magazine Editor Jen O’Neill to digest England’s epic 8-0 win over Norway in the Euros group stage. Fans tell us how it felt to witness history at the Amex. Lynsey Hooper gets reaction from former England keeper Rachel Brown-Finnis, Norway reporter Phil O’Connor, and the BBC’s Jo Currie, Vicki Sparks and Charlotte Milburn. Plus, The Athletic’s Caoimhe O’Neill joins ...
France turn up the heat whilst England warm up for Norway
July 11, 2022 00:36 - 37 minutesJoin Kelly Somers, Michael Cox and Charlotte Harpur for a look back on a sweltering Sunday of football which saw France smash Italy and Belgium and Iceland share a goal a piece. We discuss the good (Geyoso), the bad (Italy's defence), and the ugly (rescinded red card) from the action in Rotherham. Who we felt stood out, why France were able to be so dominant, and whether Italy stand a chance of making it out the group. Then it's over to get the Icelandic perspective with Bjarni Helgason after...
Roord, Rolfo and record Euro crowds
July 10, 2022 04:19 - 51 minutesLynsey Hooper is joined by Arsenal oracle Tim Stillman and The Athletic’s Nancy Frostick to digest the day of draws featuring Netherlands vs Sweden and Portugal vs Switzerland. Fresh from Bramall Lane Dutch journalist Annemarie Postma and Swedish journalist Frida Fegarlund share the players’ reactions and some tactical analysis with us. Plus, with the crowds we’re seeing how do teams communicate when they can’t hear over the noise? Looking ahead to France vs Italy, the Azzurre’s Christi...
Germany the best Euro team so far?
July 09, 2022 02:35 - 51 minutesLynsey Hooper is joined by The Athletic’s Jay Harris and Scandinavian journalist Mia Eriksson to take you through Spain surviving a Finnish scare and Germany’s demolition of Denmark. Plus - women are still struggling to find pitch space - Megan Kapadia from Hackney Women’s FC tells us how she hopes the Euros can change this with the ‘Pitch, Please’ campaign. Spanish journalist Bea Redondo joins producer Sophie to give her take on how the Putellas-less Spain faired. Looking to Saturday, Ellie...
Norway's attack makes a big entrance to Euro 2022
July 08, 2022 01:53 - 42 minutesLynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and The Athletic’s Art de Roché discuss day two of Euro 2022 after Northern Ireland took on Norway. We hear about Ada Hegerberg's reaction to the game from The Athletic’s Caoimhe O’Neill, fresh from St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton. Plus, time for a change of shorts to avoid issues with periods? Finally, looking to Friday’s matches England captain Leah Williamson give us a guide to her home town, Milton Keynes, as the city hosts Spain against Finland. And German jo...
Nervy England get Euro ball rolling
July 07, 2022 00:52 - 40 minutesJoin Kait Borsay, Laura Bassett, and Carrie Dunn for a romp through the Euro 2022 opener which saw England beat Austria at Old Trafford. We discuss Sarina's big calls on bringing Williamson into defence with Bright, and on starting Kirby and White. We talk about where England need to improve for their next match against Norway, and we praise Austria for their organised defence. Lynsey Hooper joins to tell us what was said post match, and there's a very *special* song - in every sense. We talk...
Big Euros preview show with Michaeldottir and Johndottir
July 01, 2022 05:30 - 1 hourKait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper (aka Michaeldottir and Johndottir - you'll have to listen to find out what we're talking about!) are joined by women’s football journalist slash encyclopedia Sophie Lawson and commentator Vicki Sparks for our big Euros preview show. Plus journalists Bea Redondo, Frida Fagerlund and Anne-Marie Postma break down the big three nations Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands. Are England strong enough to bring it home? Will Spain even make it out of the group? Do the Net...
Lionesses look back - the Euros journey ft. fry ups, unpaid leave and private jets
June 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hourTrue or false? England women used to wash their own kit in hotel sinks? They slept on the floor of sports centres? They took unpaid leave to play for their country? All true. Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper for our first Euros episode is The Athletic's Katie Whyatt, as we hear her interviews with eight England greats - one from every Euros the Lionesses have played in since 1984. Featuring Gill Coultard (1984), Marieanne Spacey-Cale (1987), Pauline Cope (1995), Mo Marley (2001), Rachel ...
Thunderous strikes, Saints and Gloaty McGloatface
May 24, 2022 17:20 - 48 minutesChampions League winner, England and Arsenal centurion Rachel Yankey joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay for the final episode of the season. We chat about everything from how Lyon demolished Barca in the Champions League final, drugs testing, to getting on the Euros hype. Plus we chat to Southampton’s Marieanne Spacey-Cale, after they secured Championship promotion, and colour and player reactions from Turin courtesy of The Athletic’s Charlotte Harpur. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Champions Lea...
Hair extensions, the RAF and Chelsea's secret ingredient
May 17, 2022 16:57 - 54 minutesChelsea centurion Claire Rafferty joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to pick apart the FA Cup final, discuss the latest transfer news and react to the England Euros squad announcement with The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur. Plus we chat to Wolves women's manager Dan McNamara from an RAF base where he'll be for the National League playoff final. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - FA Cup final (0.30) PART 2 - Transfers (18.00) PART 3 - End of season game - guess who said it (22.30) PART 4a - England Euros s...
Goal of joy, stealth club and unsung player of the year
May 10, 2022 16:36 - 59 minutesEx-England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis and commentator Vicki Sparks join Kait Borsay for the WSL’s grand finale. End of season awards - agree with our picks? Plus - what ultimately set Chelsea and Arsenal apart this season? Do Man United have a world-class player? And how will Villa replace Anita Asante? RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Chelsea 4 - 2 Manchester United (3.00) PART 1b - West Ham 0 - 2 Arsenal (18.00) PART 1c - Reading 0 - 4 Manchester City (31.00) PART 1d - Aston Villa 0 - 1 Bir...
Thronkers and the story behind Coventry's great escape
May 03, 2022 16:12 - 59 minutesEngland and Arsenal legend Kelly Smith and BBC football commentator Robyn Cowen join Lynsey Hooper to take you through the second last weekend of WSL action - will Jonas Eidevall's mind games work? Will Hope Powell stick with Brighton's project? And how will the table finish? Plus, Coventry United captain Katie Wilkinson and general manager Jay Bradford talk through THAT free kick and their fairy-tale victory after near-liquidation with producer Sophie Penney. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Moment...
BONUS EPISODE from Kingsmeadow!
April 28, 2022 23:54 - 28 minutesJoin Lynsey Hooper and producer Abi from the home of Chelsea Women after the Blues set themselves four points clear of Arsenal in the WSL title race with a 2-1 over Spurs. Hear from Sue Smith and Emma Hayes with their post match thoughts. And we get you up to date with the latest news from across women's football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The WSL shop window and adieu Asante
April 26, 2022 16:50 - 58 minutesJoin Lynsey Hooper, Carrie Dunn and Jenna Schillaci for a walk through the latest results and news from across women's football. This week: Chelsea and Arsenal keep pace, City narrow the gap on United, and all's not yet lost for Birmingham Plus we speak with Anita Asante about her retirement announcement, Emma Sanders tells us about the Championship finale where it's right down to the wire with Watford and Coventry playing each other to avoid relegation RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Spurs 1-3 Chels...
Ghostbusters, superstitions, Walsh and Charles
April 19, 2022 16:22 - 49 minutes10-time FA Cup winner Katie Chapman and Jen O'Neill, She Kicks Editor and former Sunderland player, join Kait Borsay to chat FA Cup semi-finals and predictions for the final few WSL games. Plus, Kait catches up with two players heading to Wembley for the final - Manchester City’s Keira Walsh and Chelsea’s Niamh Charles. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Arsenal 0 - 2 Chelsea (1.30) PART 1b - Niamh Charles interview (15.00) PART 2a - West Ham 1 - 4 Manchester City (25.00) PART 2b - Keira Walsh intervie...
‘Emotional’ women, flair gear and Bend It Like Beckham
April 13, 2022 14:15 - 57 minutesAnita Asante, the Aston Villa and former England defender, joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to take you through the Lionesses' latest World Cup qualifiers. Plus an exclusive interview with West Ham’s Dagny Brynjarsdottir ahead of the FA Cup semi-finals by producer Sophie Penney. Join us to discuss who should be a fixed starter for the Euros? What are the best Steph Houghton captain moments? And what side should you be sleeping on? RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - Northern Ireland 0 - 5 England (...
Painting the town red with Liverpool's Laws, plus Jess Carter
April 05, 2022 17:38 - 1 hourEx-England and Arsenal captain, Faye White, and sports broadcaster, Anne-Marie Batson, join Lynsey Hooper for their take on the latest WSL action. Plus, exclusive interviews with Liverpool's Rachael Laws, fresh from WSL promotion, as well as England and Chelsea's Jess Carter ahead of the Lionesses' World Cup qualifiers. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (2.15) PART 2a - Chelsea 5 - 0 Reading (5.00) PART 2b - Leicester City 0 - 5 Arsenal (12.00) PART 2c - Tottenham 0 - 1 Asto...
Chippy tea celebrations and swag
March 29, 2022 13:01 - 45 minutesEx-Lioness Laura Bassett and football writer Carrie Dunn join Kait Borsay to take you through all the latest WSL and Champions League action. Can Chelsea handle being the chased not the chasers? What was it like to actually be at that big Old Trafford game? And how do you solve a problem like Everton? RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (2.30) PART 2a - Leicester City 0 - 9 Chelsea (5.30) PART 2b - Manchester United 3 - 1 Everton (13.30) PART 2c - West Ham 0 - 2 Brighton (23.0...
Tractor Girls, prosecco and Beth Mead
March 22, 2022 16:45 - 48 minutesSue Smith, former Lioness, joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to take you through all the FA Cup quarter-final action and look ahead to the big games coming up this week. Plus Beth Mead speaks to producer Sophie Penney about the upcoming North London derby at the Emirates, telling us what threats her teammates will bring to the table. RUNNING ORDER PART 1a Ipswich Town 0 - 1 West Ham (3.00) PART 1b Arsenal 4 - 0 Coventry United (8.30) PART 1c Chelsea 5 - 0 Birmingham City (15.30) PART 1d Ma...
Hashtag Sam Kerr sports bra and Miss Rabbit
March 15, 2022 19:12 - 54 minutesChelsea centurion and former Lioness Claire Rafferty joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to take you through all the WSL action. What's Claire's take on the troubles at Chelsea after sanctions on Russian owner Roman Abramovich? Was Everton’s relegation battle winner offside? And what do Kelly Chambers and Miss Rabbit have in common? Plus we speak to Coventry United General Manager Jay Bradford about FA Cup prize money and the journey from near liquidation to the FA Cup quarter finals next we...
For International Women's Day I want...
March 08, 2022 17:18 - 49 minutesFara Williams, England's most capped player, joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay on International Women's Day to take you through the Conti Cup final and all the WSL action. Plus we speak to Yashmin Harun, Founder and Chair of the Muslimah Sports Association, and Iqra Ismail, Director of Women's Football at Hilltop Women’s FC about their experiences as Muslim women in football. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Conti Cup final (2.00) PART 2 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (9.30) PART 3a - Arsenal 4 - 2 B...
Pernille Harder and Ellen White in the house
March 01, 2022 17:45 - 49 minutesPernille Harder and Ellen White speak to Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper ahead of the Conti Cup final, plus former Everton manager Willie Kirk joins us to chat through all the FA Cup action and news from the week. What does Willie think of where his former side are at right now? Should it have been a red card for Leicester City? And is football doing enough in light of Russia invading Ukraine? RUNNING ORDER PART 1a - FA Cup results... Manchester United 1 - 4 Manchester City (4.00) PART 1b - ...
Lionesses - a roaring success?
February 22, 2022 17:27 - 46 minutesEngland legend Kelly Smith and BBC football commentator Robyn Cowen join Kait Borsay to take you through England’s Arnold Clark Cup adventure so far. Kelly tells us how England can score more goals, we delight in the Lionesses' defence and pick our starting eleven for the Euros - do you agree? Plus, should the WSL introduce VAR light? RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Intro (00.15) PART 2 - England 1 - 1 Canada (2.30) PART 3a - England 0 - 0 Spain (10.30) PART 3b - Our England XI for the Euros and oth...
Spicy title showdown and Caitlin Foord
February 15, 2022 18:20 - 55 minutesOL Reign and Wales' Jess Fishlock and former Chelsea and Lionesses defender Claire Rafferty join Kait Borsay to take you through all the weekend’s WSL action featuring the Chelsea v Arsenal title decider. We talk tactics with The Athletic’s Michael Cox, laugh at Leah Williamson's guilty face after handball claims... Plus an exclusive interview with Arsenal and Australia's Caitlin Foord. And to top it all off we assess England's chances in the upcoming Arnold Clark Cup. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 ...
Sliced bacon and Ella Toone
February 10, 2022 12:38 - 55 minutesFormer Lioness Laura Bassett joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to talk you through all the WSL action and news from the weekend. Which two players are like stawberries and balsamic vinegar? What does Laura think about how far her old club Birmingham have fallen? And should we expand the WSL? Plus producer Sophie Penney catches up with Manchester United's Ella Toone who sings us her favourite song and gives her views on her Arnold Clark Cup selection, Conti Cup yellow cards and helping to ra...
FA Cupset, money and mothers
February 01, 2022 17:45 - 1 hour10-time FA Cup winner Katie Chapman joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to talk you through all the weekend's FA Cup action. The author of the biggest upset, Southampton FC Women's manager and former Lioness, Marieanne Spacey-Cale, gives her views on improving tier three and FA Cup prize money. Plus, with new maternity provisions coming into pro contracts, Katie shares her experience of being a mother in women's football. And to round it all off we chat to FIFPRO's Sarah Gregorius about their...
Rule books, mooning and silent assassins
January 25, 2022 18:43 - 50 minutesSue Smith, the former Lioness, joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to chat about all the WSL action and news, including Manchester City's controversial goal, Chelsea's chances and Reading's comeback. Plus, ahead of the FA Cup we speak to Chloe Williams, the competition's top scorer from tier 6, and Dawne Peace, potentially soon to be 'the league's only grandma' after 25 seasons for Chesham United. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (3.30) PART 2a - Manchester City 1 - 1 Arsen...
Wacky World 11 and 'Have some of that!'
January 18, 2022 19:33 - 49 minutesJonathan Morgan, former Leicester City manager, joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to take you though all the WSL action and news from the week. What's Jonathan been doing since he left the Foxes? Will Blackstenius oust Miedema at Arsenal? And what went wrong with the FIFPRO World 11? Plus an exclusive interview with Leicester City's Abbie McManus. RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Catch up with Jonathan Morgan (1.00) PART 2 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (4.45) PART 3a - Leicester City 1 - 0 Brighton ...
New year, new Birmingham and Lauren Hemp exclusive
January 11, 2022 18:03 - 51 minutesLynsey Hooper is joined by Lucy Ward, former Leeds United player turned broadcaster, and Jo Currie, BBC Women's Sport Reporter, to digest all the weekend's WSL action. Plus an exclusive interview with Manchester City and England's Lauren Hemp. How did bottom Birmingham tactically topple leaders Arsenal? What's the secret behind Hemp's stunning form this season? And what do Coventry United's struggles say about how women's football is valued in England? RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Moments of the WS...
Kim Little Exclusive
January 04, 2022 16:30 - 49 minutesArsenal captain and Scotland legend Kim Little joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to chat about her career to date. On her journey from Mintlaw in Scotland to the UK, U.S. and Australia she's won 22 trophies so far, the NWSL MVP award and achieved 140 caps and 59 goals for Scotland. Kim tells us about how much Arsenal has changed over the years, her new passion for yoga, and reminding herself to speak up to demand more for the women’s game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Stardust, relegation and 12 teams of Christmas
December 21, 2021 17:11 - 48 minutesAston Villa defender Anita Asante joins Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper to discuss all the WSL and Champions League action that the Christmas grinch COVID didn't postpone. Are Birmingham a shadow of their former selves? Can Spurs stay third without some stardust? And how has Anita changed her game from defending at Champions Chelsea to 10th placed Villa? Plus we get out our best singing voices for our 12 teams of Christmas! RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Last weekend's Moments of the WSL with NOW! (2.4...
Pitch invaders and Rose talks toppling the titans
December 14, 2021 17:32 - 57 minutesFormer Everton Manager Willie Kirk joins Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay to take you through the weekend's WSL matches and all the other action, featuring a chat with the player responsible for Champions Chelsea's defeat, Reading goalscorer Deanne Rose. Plus, are we for or against Sam Kerr shoving the pitch invader? Should Lydia Bedford have played that high line against Arsenal? And is Rachel Williams as terrifying as Willie thinks? RUNNING ORDER PART 1 - Moments of the WSL with NOW! (3.30) PA...