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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Episodes
Book Club: Kicking Back – Nedum Onuoha
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBToday’s guest isn’t afraid to speak his mind and is deeply analytical about the world of football. Former Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers defender Nedum Onuoha joins Kate and Jim to reflect on his new book, Kicking Back! With fascinating insight, Nedum pulls back the curtain on dressing room culture and some of its more sinister, insular habits, and discusses why he found the sport to be so resistant to change. Plus, why he fell out with Roberto Mancini, the worst training session h...
Ramble Meets… Hannes Þór Halldórsson
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBThe Iceland national team’s run at Euro 2016 and qualification for the 2018 World Cup is one of football’s greatest ever underdog stories. Today, Andy speaks to one of the players at the heart of it all! Hannes Þór Halldórsson was Iceland’s first choice between the sticks for a decade, despite only picking up his gloves when he was 20. From saving a Lionel Messi penalty at the World Cup, to delivering that defeat to England, you could barely write Hannes’ story it’s so unbelievable. And he ...
On The Continent: 2021-22 end of season special!
June 02, 2022 14:05 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBDotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge, Nicky Bandini, and Miguel Delaney to ponder on the biggest stories from the season that was in European football! How did Carlo Ancelotti master Madrid? Now they are back at the top domestically, are the Milan clubs ready to take the Champions League by storm once more next season? And how is the balance of power going to shift on the wider European stage as PSG and Man City eye more signings this summer? All that and more! On The Continent is ...
Upfront Meets… Anita Asante
May 31, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBAn England legend, a star of the GB team at London 2012, and part of Arsenal’s historic quadruple-winning side, Anita Asante has done it all. Today, Neetz joins Rachel in the studio for a special Upfront Meets, as they look back on her epic career after finally hanging up her boots at the end of the season. Neetz discusses the toughest forwards she ever came up against, how her nomadic career shaped her as a footballer and as a human being, and compares the WSL’s top two coaches, who are tw...
On The Continent: He can call himself what he wants
May 26, 2022 15:19 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBAfter a dramatic climax to the season last weekend, there’s lots to dig into on today’s On The Continent! Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge to discuss the stars behind Roma’s European triumph and what comes next for José Mourinho’s fresh-faced squad. We also hail AC Milan’s return to the top of the Series A tree and Zlatan’s inspiring role, and we doff our cap to the mixed fortunes of two giants of French football. But, seriously: what’s going on at Bordeaux? Got a question for ...
Upfront: Mental health among professional footballers
May 24, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MBEver wondered about the mental demands of being an elite footballer in the burgeoning women's game? To round off this season of Upfront, we're exploring exactly that. Flo sits down with Chloe and two of her Crystal Palace teammates, Shiv Wilson and Leigh Nicol, for a chat about the challenges of competing at the top of the FA Women's Championship and overseas. We also look into the changing influence of social media on the women's game and how discussions around body image need desperate at...
Book Club: Belonging – Owen Eastwood
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBToday, Kate and Jim are joined by one of the most important figures behind the England men's team's recent success - it’s performance coach and author, Owen Eastwood! Owen’s book ‘Belonging: The Ancient Code of Togetherness’ charts the ideas, influences and techniques behind a hugely successful career that’s taken him from the All Blacks rugby team to NATO and now England’s national team, as he looks to improve culture and togetherness among the world’s best teams. Today, he talks about how...
On The Continent: One in a Kylian
May 19, 2022 13:30 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBDotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to try and answer one of the biggest questions in European football on today's OTC: where will Kylian Mbappé end up next season? We also search for reasons behind a refreshingly enjoyable Europa League season and look ahead to the final weekend of Serie A as the scudetto heads to the San Siro - but which half? Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever yo...
Upfront x At The Match: Chelsea 3-2 Man City, May 2022
May 17, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBToday’s At The Match comes from one of the most prestigious days in the women’s football calendar: it’s the FA Cup final from Wembley! Upfront’s Flo and Rachel took in a pulsating game between two of the Women’s Super League’s elite. They also relive their favourite FA Cup memories, including how Rachel came to own an FA Cup winner’s medal, and hear from some familiar voices across the women’s game. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_...
Upfront: FA Cup final preview, with Karen Carney
May 13, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBWe're here with a bonus episode of Upfront! Today, Rachel looks ahead to this Sunday's FA Cup final alongside three-time winner and England legend, Karen Carney! They discuss some of the key matchups as Chelsea and Manchester City, the WSL's two in-form sides, do battle at Wembley. We also can't help asking Karen about her time working under Emma Hayes and England's chances at the Euros this summer! Over 40,000 tickets have already sold for what will be a cracking game at Wembley this Sund...
On The Continent: Cop another Coppa
May 12, 2022 14:06 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBDotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge for a look at those left in Real Madrid's wake after their impressive season. Barcelona look to be improving under Xavi, while Sevilla and Atlético struggle under the weight of their respective coaches. We also give you the lowdown on the youngsters looking to fill Erling Haaland's boots at Dortmund and discover that one Coppa Italia trophy does not a summer make for Inter! Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please ta...
Upfront: The WSL draws to a close and our End of Season Awards
May 10, 2022 14:07 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBFlo, Rachel and Chloe are back for the final WSL review of the season, as Chelsea snatch the title from Arsenal's grasp. We recap a dramatic final day and discuss who can view their season as a success. We also roll out the red carpet for our inaugural end of season awards! We'll see you at the Euros! 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 Apple Podcasts...
On The Continent: An aroma of humiliation
May 05, 2022 13:45 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBDotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini are here for a tale of two continental coaches, as a tranquil Carlo Ancelotti made it to another Champions League final while Unai Emery's bluster fizzled out at the penultimate hurdle. We also preview a fascinating end to the Serie A season as the Milanese jostle for supremacy and we ask how successful the Europa Conference League has been in its inaugural season. Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and...
Upfront: The WSL home straight, Coventry United drama and St James’ Park is rocking
May 03, 2022 13:59 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBLast weekend was the penultimate round of matches in the WSL - and the final day in the Championship. Well, it sure didn’t disappoint. Flo, Rachel and Chloe pick through the drama: from Chelsea’s edgy win against Birmingham City, to Coventry United’s last-gasp winner. Two legends also announce their departure from the WSL and we get the lowdown on Chloe’s end of season knees-up, of course! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 Artwor...
On The Continent: An empty title
April 28, 2022 13:52 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBDotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are working hard for the money on today's continental crusade - much like perennial title winners PSG and Bayern Munich. We ask if the feeling sours with each title win and what can be done to level the playing field. We also recap more midweek chaos, as Madrid's hubris gets them through another game and Villarreal put up a stubborn fight at Anfield. Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on A...
Upfront: More brilliant Barcelona, Man United's European dreams, and the state of the game
April 26, 2022 13:23 - 41 minutes - 57 MBFlo, Rachel and Chloe revel in the weekend's glorious Champions League chaos, as Barcelona proved they're still the team to beat and Lyon got one over their domestic rivals. Elsewhere, we ask how Man United can take the next step in the WSL after their Champions League hopes are all but lost yet again and Tracey Crouch's fan-led review raises important questions about the sustainability of women's football, top to bottom. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @Girl...
Back from the Brink: Episode 3
April 22, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBLast April, the European Super League crashed into our lives. Andy Brassell and a host of journalists, fans and familiar Ramble voices revisit what happened. In this final episode, we map out the future of European football and the roles of the continent's main protagonists. A range of European football experts outline the current positions of various clubs, while we ask: what is all this for? Huge thanks to all our contributors from across this series. Want to join the conversation? Find ...
On The Continent: A post-Poch PSG
April 21, 2022 14:35 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBAhead of their inevitable Ligue Un coronation, Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney wonder what direction PSG should head in next season. Would they swap Mauricio Pochettino for Antonio Conte? We also look over the Simeone Effect on the dark side of Madrid and, a year on from the Super League, ask if the founding clubs will ever be punished and what's next for European football? Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Pod...
Back from the Brink: Episode 2
April 20, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBLast April, the European Super League crashed into our lives. Andy Brassell and a host of journalists, fans and familiar Ramble voices revisit what happened. In the second episode of our three-part series, we tell the story of how fans in England brought the house of cards crashing down. We hear from leaders of fan groups, supporters and journalists who were at the heart of the protests both in the boardroom and at the Emirates, Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford. Our third and final episod...
Upfront: Mentality monsters, Kenny Shiels' comments, and Chloe's MCing debut
April 19, 2022 13:31 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBFlo and Rachel are joined by Boxpark Wembley's newest MC Chloe Morgan to look back over the FA Cup semi-finals. Arsenal's lack of composure was exposed by Chelsea yet again, while West Ham put up a stern fight against Man City. We also look into Kenny Shiels' bizarre sexist comments and how we can help eradicate this from the women's game. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 Artwork photo - GirlsontheBall © ***Please take the time ...
Back from the Brink: Episode 1
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBA year ago today, the European Super League crashed into our lives. Andy Brassell and a host of journalists, fans and familiar Ramble voices tell the story of what happened, how supporters fought back, and wonder what the future holds. In the first of three episodes, we trace the long road to April 2021. From the origins of the Super League in the 80s, to the scarcely believable backroom manoeuvrings inside UEFA last year, we speak to the journalists who first broke the story to understan...
At The Match: Newcastle 1-0 Wolves, April 2022
April 16, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBAndy visits a rejuvenated St James’ Park for a special Friday night under the lights. Mike Ashley’s departure at the end of last year lifted the dark clouds hanging over the city, but the new Saudi ownership has also prompted some difficult conversations. Andy speaks to Emil Franchi - who interviews supporters around the ground every week for Newcastle’s fan magazine, True Faith - about the new, conflicted optimism among the fanbase and dives into the city’s unique football culture. Got a ...
At The Match: Newcastle vs Wolves, April 2022
April 16, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBAndy visits a rejuvenated St James’ Park for a special Friday night under the lights. Mike Ashley’s departure at the end of last year lifted the dark clouds hanging over the city, but the new Saudi ownership has also prompted some difficult conversations. Andy speaks to Emil Franchi - who interviews supporters around the ground every week for Newcastle’s fan magazine, True Faith - about the new, conflicted optimism among the fanbase and dives into the city’s unique football culture. Got a ...
On The Continent: Turning the Naples Tables
April 14, 2022 13:50 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBDotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini look for the reasons behind two European behemoths' recent inconsistencies as Real Madrid limp on in the Champions League and Bayern's contract troubles loom large. Elsewhere, we wonder if Napoli can sustain a title tilt against both sides of Milan and round up some potential managerial moves come summer. Diego Simeone to Inter, anyone? Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts o...
Upfront: The end of the Houghton era, this weekend's FA Cup semi-finals, and a very special birthday
April 12, 2022 14:22 - 36 minutes - 50 MBFlo and Chloe are holding down the fort as Rachel dials in from Belfast ahead of England's game with Northern Ireland - where they'll be led by Leah Williamson! We're here with all the info on the successor to the imperious Steph Houghton. We also look ahead to the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend where Arsenal face Chelsea yet again, before celebrating the 20th birthday of Bend It Like Beckham! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 Ar...
On The Continent: Karim Can
April 07, 2022 13:54 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBAfter a full slate of Champions League quarter-finals, there’s so much for Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge to get stuck into! We start with Madrid’s giants. Real righted the wrongs of their away display in Paris, while Atlético fell into old habits at the Etihad – we give the story behind two very contrasting nights. Elsewhere, we explore why Villarreal’s giant-killing maybe wasn’t so unexpected and answer all your questions on Erik ten Hag’s imminent move to Manchester. Got a question for...
Upfront: Camp Nou magic, Liverpool win the Championship, and the Lionesses get together
April 05, 2022 13:22 - 34 minutes - 48 MBFlo and Chloe are joined by a jubilant Rachel after she witnessed a landmark moment for women's football over in Barcelona. She talks us through the amazing setting for what was a ridiculous Clásico showdown. We also give props to Liverpool after they sealed promotion in style - but how can they establish themselves in the WSL? And, as the Euros draw nearer, we assess Sarina Wiegman's latest squad for the latest international break. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTw...
On The Continent: Past days of Rome
March 31, 2022 14:41 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBDotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen recap more international break business, starting with a look at Italy's failed campaign. Are they just a striker short, or should we look at the wider context? Elsewhere, Zlatan didn't manage to reach what would have probably been his last Big Dance so we ask how Sweden might fare without him. We also look over some of the other contenders for a contentious World Cup just seven months away. Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Pleas...
Upfront: The new title leaders, Ada’s back and take two in Europe
March 29, 2022 13:22 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBChelsea dealt a decisive blow to Arsenal in the title race thanks to some generous Leicester defending at the weekend. Flo, Chloe and Rachel talk through the implications of Arsenal’s postponed North London showdown and both sides’ run-ins until the end of the season. We also discuss Ada Hegerberg’s return after five years away from the Norway set-up and how it will shake-up things at the Euros, just under 100 days from kick-off. And we go again in the Champions League, feat. Rachel O’Sulli...
On The Continent: Impressing Papa Totti
March 24, 2022 15:10 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBOn a huge day for Italy and Portugal, Andy and Nicky Bandini confide in Dotun just how worried they are about their respective national favourites! We look over both nations’ woes and numerous absentees heading into an era-defining week for their coaches. Elsewhere, the José Mourinho Roma roller-coaster reaches another high, while L’Équipe’s salary table brings PSG to a new low. Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Ap...
Upfront: Business end of the FA Cup and the Champions League is back!
March 22, 2022 14:49 - 44 minutes - 80.8 MBDespite a lack of cupsets, there was still plenty of FA Cup magic to enjoy this weekend. West Ham made it out of Ipswich with a win, while Coventry put up a great fight against Arsenal. Alas, it was the WSL big guns that take the semi-final spots. Flo, Rachel and Chloe recap all that and look ahead to the Champions League's return later this week. GOAL's Ameé Ruszkai gives us the lowdown on Arsenal's lethal opponents, while we get a Parisian final pick from one of our own! Got a question ...
At The Match: Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool, March 2022
March 21, 2022 09:29 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBWe're back with a new episode of At The Match, the series that takes you right to the heart of football matches across the world. Today, Andy is joined by the Ramble's own Jim Campbell as they revel in a cracking atmosphere under the lights. They talk about Jim's relationship with his beloved Arsenal after moving to the area and how their recent resurgence under Mikel Arteta is grounds for renewed optimism. Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the tim...
On The Continent: Steak, ice cream and Champagne in a blender
March 17, 2022 15:41 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBAfter suffering another embarrassing early exit, Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen wonder if Juventus’ struggles should have been expected. Don’t worry though, we still find time to laugh at Andrea Agnelli. Elsewhere, Ajax fell hook, line and sinker for Benfica’s rope-a-dope while PSG’s love affair with Lionel Messi and Neymar might be over sooner than we thought. Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or whe...
Upfront: Chelsea's week of turmoil, increasing FA Cup prize money, and some showbiz soccer
March 15, 2022 16:57 - 53 minutes - 97.5 MBFlo, Rachel and Chloe are off to Hollywood! Sort of. Today we're joined by Angel City FC's Freya Coombe, the coach of Los Angeles' newest team, to discuss her new role and the differences she's noticed since moving to the U.S. from Reading a few years ago. Elsewhere, after an unprecedented week for Chelsea that saw speculation and questions around the future of the women's squad, we look into what the team represents and the decisions women's football is currently facing. There's also the s...
On The Continent: Back with the keys to Benzema
March 10, 2022 15:04 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBWe're going inside the number nine on this week's episode of On The Continent, as Karim Benzema and Robert Lewandowski's hat-tricks reminded everyone what they're still about. Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge also ask if PSG will ever wake up from their Champions League nightmare. We also get a sprinkling of João over in Madrid and a couple of tasty Games of the Week! Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts ...
Upfront: Man City win the Conti Cup, the genius of Viv Miedema, and some deserved IWD shoutouts
March 08, 2022 15:33 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBFlo, Rachel and Chloe recap a seismic League Cup final that saw Man City sweep Chelsea aside in startling fashion. We ask where it all went wrong for the reigning champions and how this might influence the WSL. Elsewhere, Viv Miedema reminds everyone that class is permanent and, seeing as it's International Women's Day, we celebrate women from football and beyond who have helped us on our journey. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 ...
On The Continent: Troubling times for European football
March 03, 2022 15:20 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBDotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney as clubs, competitions and federations across Europe continue to feel the wider effects of the war in Ukraine. We wonder how this common cultural touchpoint across the continent will be altered, ask if anyone will ever challenge Bayern Munich and tip the hat to birthday boy Mauricio Pochettino. Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods...
Upfront: A landmark day for U.S. Soccer and another cup final!
March 01, 2022 15:29 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBFlo, Rachel and Chloe react to the seismic news that, after six years, a group of U.S. Women's players settled their ongoing lawsuit with U.S. Soccer around equal pay and fair remuneration for future generations. To help us understand the ramifications and what happens next, we're joined by the Wall Street Journal's Rachel Bachman, who's been at the heart of this story. We also look ahead to this week's League Cup final and ask whether Man City can halt Chelsea's imperious form. Thanks to...
On The Continent: Having a Haller of a time
February 24, 2022 15:22 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBDotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen pick up the pieces from a fascinating Champions League midweek and try to fit them all together. Let's hope it's nothing like Bodø/Glimt’s mosaic, mind… We start in Spain and the battle of The Crashing Realistics, as Unai Emery’s men strained on the leash against a Juventus side already leaning on their new number nine. We also take in a gripping battle between two titans of Europe in Portugal and, fresh from Andy’s trip to Rome, try to figure out when the Rom...
Upfront: England pass some stern tests, a transitional phase for USWNT, and FA Cup underdogs
February 22, 2022 16:18 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBRachel joins Flo and Chloe live from Wolverhampton ahead of England's final game at the Arnold Clark Cup on today's Upfront. She gives us the inside scoop on how the tournament's going and England's improvements under Sarina Wiegman. We also assess the fortunes of a new-look USWNT in the SheBelieves Cup and look ahead to the latest round of FA Cup fixtures, as some minnows make a bid for the last eight! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Mor...
On The Continent: King Kylian
February 17, 2022 15:42 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBDotun, Andy and David Cartlidge revel in the return of the Champions League, as RB Salzburg ran Bayern ragged and Real Madrid fans almost celebrated Kylian Mbappé's winner against their side. We also pick through the rubble after Sporting failed to blow the bloody doors off Porto's grip on the Primeira Liga top spot - chaos ensued! Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It me...
Upfront: Title race twists in England & Scotland, and the Lionesses face a stern test
February 15, 2022 15:54 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBWell, Arsenal vs Chelsea finished 0-0 after we said there'd be goals - but what a game it was! Flo, Rachel and Chloe bring you the latest on the WSL title race as it looks set to go right down to the wire. There's also a title race unfolding in Scotland as Rangers hold off Glasgow City. We track the impressive development of the SWPL and look ahead to the Lionesses' fixtures in the Arnold Clark Cup, which kicks off this week! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @G...
On The Continent: Meet the new Dortmund, same as the old Dortmund
February 10, 2022 15:18 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBDotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen search far and wide for reasons why Borussia Dortmund are struggling - turns out they just need some defenders. We also look ahead to a battle of the Haves and the Have Mores in the Champions League next week and despair at the alarming state of women's football in France after Ada Hegerberg's recent comments. Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your po...
Upfront: The Miedema Problem, Everton sack another coach, and expansion across women’s football
February 08, 2022 15:47 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBWhat happens when your best goalscorer is also your best creator? Ahead of the definitive week in this season's WSL, we try to solve Arsenal's Miedema conundrum! Elsewhere, Everton have parted company with Jean-Luc Vasseur after ten games - is this the start of a trend? We also discuss the merits of expanding both the WSL and Championship as more teams push for success. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 Artwork photo - GirlsontheB...
On The Continent: Cataland of the Free
February 03, 2022 15:11 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBDotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini react to a busy transfer window for our continental counterparts, as Inter snap up Robin Goses and Krzysztof Piątek moves once again! We also wonder how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will fit in at Barcelona and finally get a result from a feisty edition of Le Classique, two months after it started! Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a g...
Upfront: A mixed bag of cupsets, the Matildas head home early, and the fight for contractual parity
February 01, 2022 15:29 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBFlo, Rachel and Chloe are back with another Upfront, your weekly guide to the biggest stories from across women's football! Today, we round up the fourth round of the FA Cup as Leicester and Southampton secured upsets while Bridgwater's dream run came to an end. We also react to Australia's shock exit at the Asian Cup and discuss a significant - but not substantial enough - improvement in players' contract terms around maternity and sickness cover. Got a question for us? Tweet us @Football...
On The Continent: Don’t Cry For Me, Fiorentina
January 27, 2022 16:25 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBDotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen assess the reasoned sense - but enraged fallout - behind Dušan Vlahović’s move to the Empire. We also wonder why so many of the world’s best players have impending contract expirations and head to Belgium to check in with the most unlikely of title challenges from newly promoted Union Saint-Gilloise! Leicester who?! Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get ...
Upfront: Everton get Hammered, the FA Cup returns, and some bizarre officiating
January 25, 2022 15:19 - 42 minutes - 58 MBFlo, Rachel and Chloe get amongst those fighting to clamber out of the WSL mid-table mire, as West Ham continued their rise this weekend while compounding Everton's worries. We also touch on some bizarre officiating and wonder what needs to be done to better support WSL and Championship referees, before looking ahead to the return of the FA Cup as Bridgewater United look to continue their giant-killing streak. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @FloydTweet, @GirlsontheBall an...
On The Continent: Zizou to PSG?
January 20, 2022 15:15 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBDotun, Andy and David Cartlidge recap a two-day Sevillan derby where fan trouble ended the first game prematurely, before Betis snuck the behind-closed-doors replay. Ah, Seville, never change. We also revel in some glorious cross-continental capers, as Zinedine Zidane's potential move to PSG might start one almighty chain reaction. We also celebrate the return of Hatem Ben Arfa and wonder why we love Europe's unpredictable, mercurial geniuses. Got a question for us? Find us on Twitter @foo...
Upfront: Manchester madness, Chloe's super Eagles, and the Matildas’ hunt for revenge
January 18, 2022 15:34 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBBoth sides of Manchester continued their impressive WSL form this weekend. Flo, Chloe and Rachel are here with the lowdown on those chasing that elusive Champions League spot. We also eye up the FA Championship contenders, as Liverpool and London City Lionesses go about their business in wholly different ways while Chloe's Crystal Palace snap at their heels. We also look ahead to the Asian Cup and are left baffled by the FIFA Best Awards - shock. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRa...