Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast
511 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 321 ratingsWelcome to Upfront, the dedicated women's football podcast brought to you by the Football Ramble! Join Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sullivan every week for reaction and analysis throughout the season. We'll also tell the cultural stories that matter across the women's game, from the grassroots to the very top.
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Spurs sack Skinner and Dagny Brynjarsdotir talks motherhood!
March 14, 2023 13:29 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBPour one out for Chloe Morgan! Manchester United’s title credentials took a huge hit at the weekend against Chelsea, as they showed (once again) who’s boss. Chloe and Rachel react! Elsewhere, Spurs have sacked Rehanne Skinner – but with no obvious replacement in tow. Chloe explains her sense of what’s going wrong at the club. Plus, ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend, we welcome West Ham and Iceland midfielder Dagny Brynjarsdotir! She reveals all about her experience of balancing motherhood ...
Arsenal lift the Conti Cup and two Brighton stars join us!
March 07, 2023 16:57 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBArsenal finally turned up when they really needed to! Rachel and Chloe react to their imperious win over Chelsea, which posed a load of questions about Emma Hayes’ decisions in the Chelsea dugout. Is the WSL title at risk? Also, to celebrate International Women’s Day, Rachel sat down with Brighton and Sweden stars Emma Kullberg and Julia Zigiotti to chat about using their platform to push for change and the strikes we've seen across international football in recent months. Got a question f...
Huge news across the Channel and trailblazers north of the border!
February 28, 2023 12:40 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBThe Clo Ro show is back! The girls react to the FA Cup and some big news coming out of France: Wendie Renard has ruled herself out of the World Cup. Oof. We then sit down with Laura Montgomery, chief executive of SWPL giants Glasgow City. Ahead of a crunch meeting with Celtic on Sunday, we find out more about the changes for the Scottish league this season. Plus, can you stay at the very top as an independent club in the modern game? Laura tells all! Got a question for us? Tweet us @Footba...
Are England the favourites for the World Cup?
February 23, 2023 11:07 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBJust when you thought Chloe Kelly had her defining moment, she wins the Arnold Clark golden boot. Fairytale stuff. It’s a Girls on the Ball takeover! Rachel is joined by Sophie Downey to discuss an impressive week for England which begs the question: are they the frontrunners to win the whole thing this summer? We discuss the winning mentality Sarina Wiegman continues to cultivate, whether Alessia Russo is still the squad’s best number nine, and just how good Lauren James is after a ridicu...
A message about this week’s schedule!
February 21, 2023 09:31 - 40 seconds - 964 KBA quick message from Rachel about this week’s schedule. Listen to our brand new At The Match episode from the Lionesses vs South Korea. We’ll be back on Thursday looking back on the whole international break! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wher...
At The Match: The Lionesses are back with a bang
February 18, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBOur World Cup journey starts here! In a Costa. In Milton Keynes. Chloe and Rachel take in England’s first game on home soil since October for the Arnold Clark Cup! With just five months to go until the World Cup, it’s a crucial juncture for the Lionesses. We take a look at who’s breaking into the starting XI and speak to fans around the stadium six months on from that special Euros victory. Plus, we’re ambushed by an England goalkeeping legend – again! Got a question for us? Tweet us @Foot...
Flipped scripts, how to fix the Conti Cup, and the Lionesses return!
February 14, 2023 12:25 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBThe Lionesses are back. The Arnold Clark Cup is back. And most importantly: Millie Bright’s defence of her Golden Boot begins. Chloe and Rachel are joined by The Telegraph’s Tom Garry from St George’s Park! We relive a dramatic WSL weekend where Man City and Leicester have thrown things wide open at both ends of the table. Plus, with lots of quarters questioning the Conti Cup after Arsenal and Chelsea reached the final again despite winning just two games, we explore why the competition is ...
The WSL’s ‘spanner’ teams and a new era of transfer gossip
February 07, 2023 13:19 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBChloe and Rachel are joined by the BBC’s Emma Sanders for a big ol’ round-up of the weekend’s action! It was a tale of two 0-0 draws with one striker at the centre of it all. We discuss how costly missing out on Alessia Russo will prove for Arsenal and Emma and Rachel give us the lowdown on a deadline day like no other. Why were so many players agitating for moves? Plus, new twists in the relegation tussle and we tackle the absurdity of Visit Saudi Arabia’s potential sponsorship of the Wo...
Transfer window drama and the new challenges facing LGBTQ+ footballers
January 30, 2023 17:06 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBChloe and Rachel react to big news on the eve of deadline day: Chelsea have put in a bid for Arsenal’s Katie McCabe! We discuss how likely the move is and Chloe explains what the January transfer window is really like for players. With the start of Football vs Homophobia’s Month of Action on Wednesday, we also speak to its director Lou Englefield about the LGBTQ+ community’s great trailblazers in women’s football – right back to the 1920s – and the challenges facing trans women players toda...
"We have to think like an ecoystem": growing the game with Maggie Murphy
January 26, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBAfter the release of Deloitte’s first ever money league table for women’s football, we call up CEO of Lewes FC Maggie Murphy to talk through the findings and understand the broader commercial landscape of the game. How do we grow the game, but also keep up with it? Maggie sheds light on what it’s like to run a Championship women’s team in the new post-Euros boom, the growing financial rift between the second tier and the WSL, and explains why we should look to Mexico for inspiration… Got ...
Chaos at Kingsmeadow and the rise of Aston Villa
January 24, 2023 12:23 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBLads, it’s not Barbados. Chloe and Rachel react to a bizarre weekend as a ‘playable’ pitch turns world-class footballers into figure skaters. Elsewhere, Manchester United stay ice cold, we ask whether Spurs have found their game-changer (AGAIN) after a huge signing, and Chloe explains why continuity is proving to be king at Aston Villa. We’re back on Thursday with a special episode with Lewes FC CEO Maggie Murphy! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Mor...
Where were ya Chelsea and we shine a light on endometriosis
January 17, 2023 12:53 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBChloe, Rachel and Crystal Palace’s Leigh Nicol react to the return of the WSL! Leicester come back with a bang, but it took Chelsea 89 minutes to realise it was happening to be honest… In the second half of the show, Leigh talks us through her ongoing experience of endometriosis, which Leah Williamson recently revealed almost prevented her from playing at the Euros. For Leigh, it’s not only jeopardising her playing career, it’s hampering her day-to-day life. We discuss the difficulties of d...
Arsenal and Chelsea do battle, Villa’s Avengers, and returning to ACL injuries
January 10, 2023 13:27 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBWe’re back! Chloe and Rachel are joined by Ceylon Andi Hickman to kick off 2023 with a bang and with some huuuuge transfers. We discuss the end of an era for two Lionesses. And as Vivianne Miedema begins the year on the physio’s table, we return to the issue of ACL injuries and what can be done. Plus, the WSL’s two old enemies meet this weekend and we offer our stories and players to watch for 2023! And there are some bold – definitely bold – predictions. Got a question for us in the meant...
The WSL pauses on a cliffhanger and our New Year’s resolutions for football!
December 13, 2022 13:21 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBTo wrap up 2022, today we’re keeping it real. Chloe and Rachel look back on an enthralling weekend in the WSL and ask whether we have a four-way title race in store in 2023. A host of our contributors this year also drop by as we share some of our favourite moments of this year (apparently something happened at Wembley) and draw up our list of New Year’s resolutions. **We’ll be back on January 10th to preview the WSL’s return after the winter break!** Got a question for us in the meantime...
The big guns trade blows and some relegation reforms
December 06, 2022 11:59 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBA few days after Chelsea score eight, Chloe and Rachel are joined by former Chelsea, England and Team GB legend Claire Rafferty - funny that! They discuss the WSL’s big teams all racking up big wins and, as midtable sides like West Ham and Tottenham struggle for consistency, we wonder if some structural changes in English football would produce more exciting matches across the season. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89. Sign up for our Patreon ...
ACL injuries in Women’s Football
November 29, 2022 12:10 - 40 minutes - 55 MBJoin Chloe and Rachel for a slightly different episode this week as we look into the alarming rate of ACL injuries across women’s football and what can be done to help those players affected. We speak to Dr Emma Ross, a female athlete health specialist, to understand why women are up to six times more likely to suffer an ACL injury than their male counterparts. We’re then joined by Aston Villa midfielder Remi Allen! She’s currently recovering from an ACL injury and gives us a unique insight...
Brains on seats for Man United’s epic comeback and Emma Hayes’ return!
November 22, 2022 16:23 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBThe WSL put on a cracking set of fixtures this week, as Man United stole three points from under Arsenal’s noses at the Emirates - Chloe Morgan vindicated! She’s joined by Rachel and freelance journalist Tim Stillman to look over that game, welcome Emma Hayes back to the Chelsea dugout in front of their record-breaking crowd and look ahead to the Champions League’s return! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusiv...
Diversity across English women’s football
November 15, 2022 12:51 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBChloe and Rachel are joined by Dulwich Hamlet centre-back Ceylon Andi Hickman after Sarina Wiegman n’ co extended their unbeaten streak to 25 games! Just the 123 goals scored in that run, no big deal. We look over the Lionesses’ win against Japan before focusing on issues of diversity and inclusion within women’s football after Beth Mead’s recent comments. Ceylon talks about a lack of access to opportunities she’s seen through her work with Football Beyond Borders, while Chloe discusses her...
Chelsea put the league on notice and Nations League 101
November 08, 2022 12:03 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBWe did say, Man United: if you come for the kings, you best not miss. Unfortunately they did, while Chelsea emphatically did not - the Blues' 3-1 win at the weekend reminded us of the difference between title contenders and hopefuls. Chloe and Rachel are joined by Rachel's wife & GirlsontheBall co-founder Sophie Downey to look over that, a chaotic nine-goal thriller at West Ham and the women's debut of *drumroll*... the Nations League! Confusing rules aplenty! Got a question for us? Tweet ...
Hope Powell leaves Brighton and Man United’s first big test
November 01, 2022 12:25 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBChloe, Rachel and Jessy Parker Humphreys head to the studio to discuss the WSL’s first managerial casualty, as Hope Powell leaves Brighton after their poor start. We wonder where it’s all gone wrong and what Brighton can expect next. We also check in with another cracking Arsenal week - even if Jonas Eidevall has found something to moan about - and we look ahead to this weekend’s seismic clash between Man United and Chelsea! Can United make the jump? Got a question for us? Tweet us @Footba...
Imperious Champions League performances and the NWSL playoffs
October 25, 2022 12:32 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBRachel and Chloe are joined by journalist Jessy Parker-Humphreys to celebrate England's inevitable rise to Champions League glory after Arsenal's crushing win over Lyon. YES WE SAID IT. Okay, maybe a touch premature. After great weeks for Arsenal and Chelsea, we turn our attention to the NWSL playoffs. We're joined by Jeff Kassouf, founder of The Equalizer and ESPN contributor, to discuss a wild post-season that climaxes this weekend as the Portland Thorns take on Kansas City Current in the...
WSL scraps and our Champions League preview
October 18, 2022 14:45 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBChloe and Rachel are joined by DAZN’s Alex Ibaceta to look over the latest from the WSL and around the continent. Man City’s 4-0 win has garnered little sympathy for boss Gareth Taylor, while West Ham’s win over Aston Villa was overshadowed by some nasty afters! Elsewhere, we welcome the start of another Beth Mead Revenge Tour after missing out on the Ballon d’Or and we look ahead to the Champions League’s return this week! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall a...
Wembley roars again and World Cup crunch time
October 11, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBFor the first time in five and a half years, England beat the USA on Friday night! But was it the game-changing victory it’s being made out to be? Chloe and Rachel are joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss an enthralling game that leaves more questions than it does answers. Plus, Wales, Scotland and Ireland decide their World Cup fate tonight. And while England and USA came together on Friday, Spanish football still struggles to find unity and could be about to spurn one of the great...
Cup chaos and a damning report from the NWSL
October 04, 2022 17:52 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBChloe and Rachel are joined by a legend of the game on today's episode as we welcome former Chelsea, England and Team GB full-back, Claire Rafferty! We discuss Conti Cup upsets galore and preview England's clash with the USA this weekend. We also look into the hugely damning report around sexual harassment and bullying in US women's soccer, with gross misconduct found across all levels of the game. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89. Sign up f...
Making History - Live from the North London derby
September 29, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBAt last weekend's record-breaking North London derby, Rachel hosted an episode of Upfront alongside Arsenal FC and INMOTION in front of a live audience. Join her as she sat down with Lucy Monkman - aka Monki - and Arsenal-mad content creator Bella Andrewartha to assess the state of women's football. We reminisce about an incredible summer and dig into ways we can capitalise on the unprecedented momentum now around the women's game without compromising its soul. Got a question for us? Tweet...
Derbies deluxe and an unprecedented situation in Spain
September 27, 2022 11:57 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBAfter a few blockbuster WSL derbies this weekend, Chloe and Rachel pick through the highlights alongside Football Beyond Borders and Dulwich Hamlet’s own, Ceylon Andi Hickman! We then look into the unprecedented - and alarming - situation over in Spain, where fifteen national team players have removed themselves from contention around the coach and team culture. Also, Ceylon gives us some more info about the amazing work that Football Beyond Borders are doing in the community. Got a questi...
Upsets galore on the WSL’s opening weekend
September 20, 2022 13:38 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBChloe and Rachel are joined by women’s football journalist Jessy Parker Humphreys to look back on the WSL’s opening weekend - and what a bloody weekend it was! Liverpool proved how stubborn a test they’ll prove for the big dogs after beating Chelsea, while Arsenal and Man United impressed. Elsewhere, Man City’s loss to The Rachel Daly Experience bring more questions about the future of Gareth Taylor. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 Sign up f...
Keira Walsh, Ireland’s moment, and racism in women’s football
September 13, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBThere was no WSL this weekend, but Chloe, Rachel and former Spurs and Watford defender Renee Hector are here to get stuck into a whole host of stories! They chew over what Keira Walsh’s transfer means for Man City's season, while Rachel tells us about the vibes in Ireland as they stand on the brink of the World Cup. Renee also opens up about suffering racist abuse from a fellow player in 2019 and the support she needed back then that finally exists in the game today. Got a question for u...
Our bumper WSL season preview
September 06, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBThe WSL is almost upon us! Chloe and Rachel are joined by Spurs legend Jenna Schillaci to provide your definitive lowdown on every club’s summer business and how things are going to shake out this season. Can anyone break Chelsea’s monopoly? Why will this season see the WSL’s tightest ever relegation battle? And who are the hidden gems you should be looking out for this weekend? We plant our flagpoles in the sand on all that and loads more. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, ...
Upfront 2022/23 trailer
September 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.87 MBUpfront is back for the 2022/23 season! Join Chloe Morgan, Rachel O'Sullivan and a special guest every Tuesday for discussion about the biggest stories in women's football. Plus, more interviews and At The Match episodes throughout the season that will take you to the very heart of the game's cultural significance. Hit subscribe now! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At The Match: Crystal Palace 3-0 Coventry United, August 2022
August 30, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBWe’re back! Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Rachel O’Sullivan and Chloe Morgan reunite for a special Crystal Palace homecoming for Chloe in their very first home game at the Hayes Lane Stadium since her retirement. They discuss life for a player post-retirement and the buzz around one of the most exciting clubs in the Championship after the Euros. We also hear from Palace players Felicity Gibbons, Annabel Blanchard and Leigh Nicol and get amongst the ultras! Upfront will return on September 6th with a b...
Welcome to Upfront!
August 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.54 MBAn important message about the future of Football Ramble Presents and our brand new Upfront feed! **Liked our Euros content? Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other listeners to find us in the new season. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Upfront: England win the Euros!
August 01, 2022 00:06 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBIT HAPPENED PEOPLE! After an almighty tussle with Germany, England – at last – lifted their first major tournament in 56 years. Flo, Chloe and Rachel pick themselves up from the floor and congregate on Wembley Way to hail England’s history-makers. From Ella Toone’s dink, to Jill Scott’s iconic sledging, the girls relive one of the greatest nights in the history of English football. There’s also a drop-in from England legend Rachel Brown-Finnis! And listen to the end of the show for a HUGE...
Upfront: Euro 2022 Final Preview
July 30, 2022 13:20 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBHistory beckons for England. Flo, Chloe and Rachel pick through what will be a huge occasion on Sunday night, but what will most of all be a mouthwatering battle between the two best teams of the tournament. From the key battles, to both teams’ routes to the final, to some scarring past meetings – we cover everything you need to know ahead of England vs Germany. Join us! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89. Artwork photo - Girlsonth...
Upfront: The Lionesses roar on and Germany stifle France
July 28, 2022 10:38 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBFlo, Rachel and Chloe have just about composed themselves after two cracking semi-finals, where Germany edged out France and England smashed Sweden in Sheffield. We're here to get stuck into it all: Alessia Russo's backheel, that Alexandra Popp masterclass and the end of France's blistering tournament. Join us on Saturday for our preview of the final! Got a question ahead of the game? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89. Artwork photo - GirlsontheBall © ...
Upfront: Euro 2022 Semi-Final Preview
July 26, 2022 10:30 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBIt's crunch time! Flo, Rachel and Chloe are here with all you need to know ahead of two mouthwatering semi-finals, as the tournament's four best sides jostle for a place in the final. First up is the Lionesses vs Sweden; we debate who should start for Sarina Wiegman and assess their opponent's strengths. Then, in what could easily result in a penalty shootout or a 8-0 win, France's chaotic beauty goes up against some ruthless German efficiency. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamb...
Upfront: France best the Dutch, Austria give Germany a fright and Sweden break Belgian hearts
July 24, 2022 11:49 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBAnd then there were four! Flo, Chloe and Rachel look back over three closely-fought quarter-finals, where some tournament favourites struggled to make their mark. Even if the Netherlands defence did resemble that Peter Kay football advert. Plus, which player rents out bouncy castles for a living and would Mark Parsons improve with a blonde wig? Come join us! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89. Artwork photo - GirlsontheBall © ***P...
Upfront: England battle through to the semi-finals
July 21, 2022 10:34 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBWhat a night! But it certainly wasn’t eazaaay. England came back from behind to oust a rampant Spain thanks to Ella Toooonay and, well, an absolute howitzer from Georgia Stanway! Flo, Chloe and Rachel relive the night and their experience of it from pitchside, the stands and - in Chloe’s case - lots of bars. Plus, more feisty polling! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89. Artwork photo - GirlsontheBall © ***Please take the time to r...
Upfront: Belgium make history, Denmark are out, and England kick off the quarter-finals!
July 19, 2022 11:10 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBEven though the quarter-final line-up is sorted, we can't quite agree on who should be there. Iceland will feel unlucky, but should Denmark? Flo, Rachel and Chloe also look ahead to England's first proper test as they take on Spain in tomorrow's quarter-final, with all you need to know about where the game might be won or lost. Come on England! Artwork photo credit - GirlsontheBall Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 ***Please tak...
Upfront: English overconfidence, Kenny Shiels' bizarre comments, and a Norwegian implosion
July 16, 2022 10:36 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBFlo, Rachel and Chloe are here to wave England through to the quarter-finals after their 5-0 win. We wonder if Alessia Russo should start over Ellen White and highlight some lingering overconfidence England will need to stamp out. Elsewhere, Marie-Antoinette Katoto's injury took away from another France victory - and our dark horses fell at the first hurdle! What do we know... Artwork photo credit - GirlsontheBall Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBa...
Upfront: Sweden prove their worth, Germany survive their tough test, and the Dutch march on (through Leigh)
July 14, 2022 13:01 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBWith the second round of group games we’re starting to see who might make a splash this summer, with Sweden and Netherlands leading a four-horse race in Group C! We dial in from our respective horror hotels to reflect on their race for top spot, before grading Germany’s tough test in Brentford and marking Denmark with a potential dark horse tab! Artwork photo credit - GirlsontheBall Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 ***Please ta...
Upfront: An eazay win for England, Northern Ireland's journey ends, and some fantastique French flair
July 12, 2022 11:37 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBFlo, Rachel and Chloe just about make it to the studio after a chaotic night in Brighton, where England blew Norway to pieces! 8-0! Have some of that! We report back from the Amex and wonder how vital Sarina Wiegman is to England's chances. We also look over the other main contenders, including a sumptuous France performance, and tip the hat to Northern Ireland after their hopes of qualification were extinguished by Austria. Artwork photo credit - GirlsontheBall Got a question for us? Twe...
Upfront x At The Match: England 1-0 Austria, July 2022
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBThis summer's UEFA Women's Euros looks set to be a defining one for English football. Join Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sullivan as they head to Old Trafford to catch England's opening game! Immerse yourself in the sounds of a pulsating Warwick Road on the walk to the ground and a seismic England win. You'll also hear our memories about watching England down the years and what we can expect from the next three weeks. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTwe...
At The Match: Malmö 2-1 Helsingborg, June 2022
July 10, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBAndy heads south for the second episode of his Swedish voyage, as he's in Scania for the latest Skånederby between two of cities biggest clubs. Amidst a fiercely competitive game, Andy catches up with Friend of the Ramble and Malmö native Alexandra Jonsson to discuss their volatile season and just how special the Eleda Stadion's atmosphere is. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it ea...
Upfront: Julie Nelson makes history, Spain put on a show and Germany mean business
July 09, 2022 12:20 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBFlo, Rachel and Chloe discuss Northern Ireland’s valiant effort against an impressive Norway side, but some post-match comments leave us scratching our heads. Plus, Group B is underway! Spain perfect the art of crossing while Germany put 2017 finalists Denmark to the sword. And we also look ahead to England’s Monday night showdown! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 Artwork photo - GirlsontheBall © ***Please take the time to rate...
At The Match: Hammarby 2-2 Häcken, June 2022
July 09, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBJoin us for the first of two special episodes of At The Match from one of the few European leagues currently playing: Sweden's Allsvenskan, where Andy caught a top-of-the-table clash! Immerse yourself in a cracking Hammarby atmosphere as they took on Häcken, and hear the likes of Scottish journalist Lee Roden and TV4's Martin Petersen reminisce about the local culture around one of Stockholm's biggest clubs. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you g...
Upfront: England's Euros campaign is underway!
July 07, 2022 10:17 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBWe're off! England kicked off their home Euros with a win against Austria last night. Flo, Rachel and Chloe were all at Old Trafford, so join us as we look back over a historic night for the Lionesses. We assess what was a solid, if underwhelming, performance from England and rate some surprise selections from Sarina Wiegman. We also look ahead to the next few matches, as Northern Ireland face Norway and Spain face Finland without their star icon. Got a question for us? Tweet us @Football...
Upfront: England vs Austria preview
July 05, 2022 12:47 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThe Euros is nearly here! Flo, Rachel and Chloe are here with your definitive guide to England’s opening game tomorrow night! We look at Sarina Wiegmann’s options in midfield - will she opt for captain Leah Williamson? There’s also chat about how the Lionesses’ potent attack can unlock a stubborn Austrian defence. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 Artwork photo - GirlsontheBall © ***Please take the time to rate and review us on A...
Upfront x The National Lottery: A Good Causes Special & Supporting Grassroots Football
July 04, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBToday's episode of Upfront is brought to you in partnership with the National Lottery. The National Lottery Players have supported women's football to the tune of £50 million in the last 10 years, and we wanted to speak to those at the heart of the grassroots game about how this funding benefits clubs all over the UK. Chloe is joined by Marty Trifonova and Linda Fox, a first-team player and Chairperson from Actonians LFC. Marty tells us how she emigrated to the UK and fell in love with the ...
Upfront: Euro 2022 Guide
June 29, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBIt’s going to be a cracking summer of women’s football and we’re here with you every step of the way - Upfront is back! Join Flo, Rachel and Chloe three times a week here on FRP as we bring you the latest from across the tournament! Today’s pod has everything you need to know about the Euros ahead of kick-off next week; England’s chances, dark horses to look out for and a definitive rundown of England’s sexiest cities. Some of them, anyway - get involved! We’ll be back with a preview of Eng...