Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a dramatic midweek as Chelsea were crowned champions following a shock Arsenal defeat. It's Chelsea's sixth consecutive title, is the WSL officially boring? We also analyse Arsenal collapse against Villa. Should Renee Slegers be worried or this just Champions League fatigue?.. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and The Observer's Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss a historic win for Arsenal as they overcame a 2-1 deficit to beat Lyon 5-3 on aggregate. It's Arsenal's first Champions League final since 2007 and a huge moment for Renee Slegers. Meanwhile, Chelsea slump to another embarrassing result against Barcelona. What went so wrong for the Blues?… We also touch on Crystal Palace's relegation, Nottingham Forest's promotion and a frustrating moment for Wolves. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Observer's Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a special episode all about the future of the WSL. With all the reports of structural changes and the future of the WSL, we decided to each pitch our own competition. From relegation and promotion, to mascots, we have it all. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Observer's Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a special episode all about the future of the WSL. With all the reports of structural changes and the future of the WSL, we decided to each pitch our own competition. From relegation and promotion, to mascots, we have it all. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the Champions League semifinal first legs. Chelsea face a huge task in their tie with Barcelona after collapsing to a 4-1 defeat in the first leg. What went wrong for Sonia Bompastor? Arsenal aren't yet out of it but can they pull off a win after only narrowly losing 2-1 in the first leg? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to the Champions League semi-finals. Can Chelsea finally get past Barcelona? Do Arsenal have what it takes to control Lyon's front three? We answer all this and touch on some of the other big stories from the week of women's football. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through two big FA Cup semi finals. Chelsea left it late to break Liverpool hearts but are through to yet another cup final. Meanwhile in the Manchester derby, Manchester United beat a wounded Manchester City to head to Wembley for a third successive year. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to breakdown an up and down series of games for England. The Lionesses followed up a big 5-0 win over Belgium with a shock 3-2 defeat. What are the issues and why do they keep coming back? We also answer some of your listener questions. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and special guest Miriam Walker-Khan, diversity and inclusion reporter at Sky Sports and founder of Brown Girl Sport, for a special episode all about Bend it like Beckham. On the film's 23rd anniversary, we chat about the impact it had when it was released and why it was such a phenomenon. We also unpack the cultural legacy of the film all these years later. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill, Miriam Walker-Khan Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to break down another weekend of WSL action. Chelsea dropped points thanks to a late West Ham equaliser. We discuss whether it will make any difference for Chelsea's comfortable title position and also praise West Ham. We then dive into Manchester United's hunt for European football and the relegation fight. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Chelsea and Arsenal's historic comebacks in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Chelsea blasted past Manchester City to overcome their two-goal deficit, while Arsenal saved their comeback for a second-half storm against Real Madrid. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Chelsea's stoppage time winner against Manchester City and a huge result at the Emirates for Arsenal. We run through City's latest injury issues and a refereeing controversy, before unpacking Arsenal's performance and Real Madrid's historic Clasico win. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the first legs of the Champions League quarterfinals. Chelsea finally taste defeat this season as Manchester City claim a 2-0 advantage in the first leg. But what does it mean for the next two clashes between these juggernauts? It was a tough time for Arsenal as they conceded two at a muddy Madrid. Can they turn it around at the Emirates? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill straight from the Pride Park press box as Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1 in the League Cup final. We chat through the poor pitch that got everyone talking and discuss whether City can build on this performance in the next three games against Chelsea. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the shocking departure of Gareth Taylor and the return of Nick Cushing to Manchester City. They then preview the League Cup final and work out whether the ghosts of finals past will come back to haunt Chelsea. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the latest on the reports that the WPLL will be scrapping relegation. We then dive into the Women's FA Cup quarterfinals as Arsenal suffer a shock defeat and Chelsea, United, and City all go through. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the reports that WSL clubs will be voting on a proposal to scrap relegation from the 2026-27 season onwards. We have our say on why we think it's the wrong thing to do and what the ramifications could be for a plan like this. We then dive into the weekend's games, unpacking Arsenal's chaotic win over West Ham and Chelsea's draw with Brighton. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the bombshell news that Matt Beard is leaving his role at Liverpool with immediate effect. We then unpack England's huge win against Spain in the Nations League and touch on Japan's SheBelieves success. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to unpack England's 1-1 draw with Portugal in the Nations League. Is Sarina Wiegman's team going in the right direction, and what awaits them against Spain? They also reflect on Sonia Bompastor and Camille Abily revealing their 13-year relationship. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and special guest Liz Ward for an in-depth look at LGBTQ+ education in football. Liz is an expert on inclusion in football; she has worked at Stonewall and currently consults on a number of different projects within the men's and women's game. We chat to Liz about her work, the recent rainbow armband debate that split the game and what more could be done to create a truly inclusive space within football. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Liz Ward, Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss a big weekend for the WSL's top four. We chat about Bunny Shaw's powerful celebration following the racist and misogynistic abuse she experienced. We also unpack the North London derby, Chelsea's late win over Everton and celebrate the teams doing it differently at the bottom of the WSL. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill for the annual 'Counter Pressed' love-in. We hear some amazing listener love stories and romantic dilemmas. We also share some of our own football love stories. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill, Jessy Parker Humphreys & Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the action from the Women's FA Cup fifth round. There were no upsets, but there was plenty of drama. We hear about Becky's trip to Rugby and Jessy's transport woes on the way to Kingsmeadow. Plus we reflect on the Champions League knockout draw that finally took place last week. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill, Jessy Parker Humphreys & Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill and Tim Stillman from Arseblog to discuss the Subway Cup semi final between Arsenal and Manchester City. A last-gasp Mary Fowler winner got the job done for City as they narrowly claimed a 2-1 win. Can they save their season with a domestic cup win? And how disappointed will Arsenal be to miss out on another League Cup Final?  Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Tim Stillman Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to break down the chaos that was Manchester City's 3-4 loss to Arsenal. They then have a big debate about VAR in the WSL and discuss Chelsea‘s narrow win over Villa and United's victory at Spurs. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss some late drama in the January transfer window. Chelsea are set to pull off a dramatic late move for Keira Walsh, Ingrid Engen also wants out of Barcelona, and Chloe Kelly has gone to her notes app to try and force a move from Manchester City. What does it all mean and why is it happening? We dive into all of that and answer some of your listener questions. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor- Gill from the press box at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea edge out Arsenal in a drama-filled clash. The win gives Chelsea a big lead in the title race, but is it over? We also reflect on the arrival of Naomi Girma and her pre-match parade. Plus, what next for Arsenal? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat about the Subway Cup quarterfinals and who went through in everyone's favourite cup competition. We then get into the big transfer stories of the week as Naomi Girma became the first $1 million player in women's football. The American is set to leave the San Diego Wave to join Chelsea in the NWSL. There was also a big arrival for Manchester City, as Brazilian star Kerolin has joined on a long-term deal. We also touch on Aston Villa's new coach, Natalia Arroyo, and discuss what she can bring to the WSL. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through a memorable Manchester derby on Sunday night. Manchester City are out of the title race, but could their spot in the top four also be in trouble? We also discuss Chloe Kelly's future after she was linked to a loan deal to Manchester United. Then we look at Arsenal after Renée Slegers was finally appointed permanent head coach and touch on some of the stories lower down the table. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Alex Adey and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill, and special guest Luca Russo, vice president women's football Europe at Wasserman, for the latest episode of our Investigates series. This week's deep dive is all about agents. What are the rules around representative players? How do you negotiate new contracts or push for a transfer? Find out all this and more. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys for the first episode of 2025! We have a bit of a recap on 'The Traitors' (spoiler alert) before diving into some of the stories from the fourth round of the Women's FA Cup. Then we get into coaching news, Jonas Eidevall's recent media interviews, and a bit of transfer chat. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for the third annual Counter Pressed Christmas Quiz. Tis the season of festive chaos and intense competition. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill, Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a round up of the final group games in the Women's Champions League and to dish out the Counter Pressed Mid-Season Awards. We also unpack a very special delivery to celebrate the new sponsors of the League Cup. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to digest a dramatic weekend in the WSL. Manchester City suffered a shock defeat to Everton, we examine their injury crisis and discuss Chloe Kelly's future. We unpack Chelsea's draw with Leicester, their first dropped points of the season, and also give some love to Alessia Russo following a big run of scoring form. Finally, we run through some of the recent managerial departures from around the women's game. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a hectic weekend in the WSL, where 28 goals were scored across six games. Manchester United were busiest off the pitch after the club's sporting director Dan Ashworth left and minority owner Jim Ratcliffe dropped more comments about the women's team. They did actually beat Liverpool 4-0. We also touch on Chelsea's chaotic win over Brighton and the relegation scrap that could be the most interesting story of the season. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and special guest Daniel Geey, partner in the sports group at law firm Sheridans and author of many books in sport.We chat to Daniel about contracts, wages, image rights and transfer clauses. We also dive into the differences between the WSL and NWSL, collective bargaining agreements and the future of sustainable leagues. Should there be a salary cap in the WSL and what is a release clause? We cover it all in the latest edition of our investigative mini series. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Daniel Geey Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Becky Taylor-Gill to run through the big friendly between England and the USA at Wembley. We discuss the return of Mary Earps, an improved England defence and creative frustrations. We also touch on Scotland's, Wales's and Northern Ireland's Euro 2025 playoffs. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for an England-USA preview episode. First we celebrate the success of Barbra Banda and her BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award. Then we look ahead to England's showdown with the USA at Wembley. And we build our combined XI from the two rival nations. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for the Women's FA Cup third round draw. We discuss Chelsea's 1-0 win over Manchester United and more frustrations for United fans. We also reflect on Marta's fairytale ending….(or is it) with the Orlando Pride. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the midweek action in Europe. All of the WSL sides have progressed to the quarterfinal stage, and they chat about their latest round of games and the competition so far. They also preview this Saturday's NWSL Championship game and share news of an Adobe Women's FA Cup draw. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for an instant reaction podcast from Chelsea vs Man City at Stamford Bridge. We reflect on the breaking news that Chelsea's Kadeisha Buchanan has sustained an ACL injury. We then dive into Chelsea's big win over Man City and the title race implications. Finally, we discuss Arsenal's dominant North London derby victory. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through the weekend's big wins for the WSL's top teams. Manchester United delivered yet another poor draw, forcing manager Marc Skinner to defend his side's performance. Arsenal finally record a huge win, but are still looking for a new head coach. Meanwhile, Chelsea beat Liverpool away and City continue their great start to the season. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices