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Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to history made being made by Sonia Bompastor's Chelsea as they became the first the first WSL side to finish a 22-game season unbeaten. Ellen and Jen also talk Chloe Kelly's recent form as Arsenal sealed second place in the league.We hear from Sarina Wiegman as the Lionesses are handed a big Euros boost with the return of Lauren Hemp, Georgia Stanway and Alex Greenwood for their upcoming Nations League games.Plus, Manchester United duo Maya Le Tissier and Elisabeth Terland join the pod ahead of the FA Cup final this weekend where they will aim to defend their title.TIMECODES: 01:30 - Chelsea beat Liverpool so seal an invincible season. 05:00 - Arsenal seal second place in a seven-goal thriller against Manchester United. 07:25 - Chloe Kelly's form at Arsenal. 12:15 - Sarina Wiegman on her 27-player England squad for the two games Nations League games against Portugal and Spain. 14:40 - Ellen and Jen react to the latest Lionesses squad. 20:20 - Maya Le Tissier and Elisabeth Terland join the pod to talk about defending their FA Cup title. 30:40 - Ellen and Jen on their FA Cup experiences. 37:18 - Nathalie Bjorn on Chelsea's hopes to complete a domestic treble.
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to England losing 3-2 away to Belgium in the second of their double header in the Nations League. England went 3-1 behind in the first half with 19 year old Michelle Agyemang scoring a sensational goal on her senior debut 41 seconds after coming on the pitch to make it 3-2. Hear from manager Sarina Wiegman as she reflects on her teams performance and what went wrong. Elsewhere Wales got a good draw away to Sweden while Scotland capitulated against Germany losing 6-1. 01:00 Intro 04:20 England press & lack of intensity 10:15 Second half improvement & the subs 15:15 Sarina Wiegman 20:00 Michelle Agyemang 26:10 Hannah Hampton number one? 29:10 Home NationsBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: PSG v Aston Villa - Champions League - 20:00 - Wednesday 9th April Lyon v Man Utd - Europa League - 20:00 - Thursday 10th April Forest v Everton - Premier League - 15:00 - Saturday 12th April Arsenal v Brentford - Premier League - 17:30 - Saturday 12th April Liverpool v West Ham - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April Newcastle v Man Utd - Premier League - 16:30 - Sunday 13th April BBC Sounds / 5 Sports Extra commentaries this week: Chelsea v Ipswich - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April Wolves v Spurs - Premier League - 14:00 - Sunday 13th April
Are England showing the ruthlessness they need ahead of this summer's Euros? Alistair Bruce-Ball presents reaction to the Lionesses' 5-nil demolition of Belgium in the Nations League.Former England keeper Karen Bardsley offers her analysis on the strength in depth England are developing, and the ongoing battle between Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton to be first choice in goal.We hear from Sarina Wiegman, and goalscorers Keira Walsh and Aggie Beever-Jones, both of whom scored their first England goals.And after Wales' defeat at home to Denmark, Eilidih Barbour and Danny Gabbidon assess the positives and negatives. TIMECODES 02:50 Sarina Wiegman: “Not a five-star performance” 08:30 Karen Bardsley on Wiegman eventually needing to choose between Hampton and Earps 10:55 Interviews with Walsh and Beever-Jones on their first international goals 19:00 Analysis of Wales 1-2 Denmark5 Live/BBC Sounds commentaries Saturday (3pm): Crystal Palace v Brighton (Premier League) Saturday (5:30pm): Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest (Premier League) Sunday (2pm): Fulham v Liverpool (Premier League) Sunday (4:30pm): Manchester United v Manchester City (Premier League) Tuesday (7:30pm): Belgium v England (Nations League) – 5 Sports Extra
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines react to England manager Sarina Wiegman's latest squad to face Belgium in their Nations League double header. Fran Kirby returns while Brighton's Maisie Symonds gets her first senior call-up. Ellen gives an insight into how you need to take your opportunity when you get the England call and Jen also shares what it's like when you aren't playing as much for your country. The team talk Chelsea and Manchester City as the two sides head into their fourth and final meeting with Chelsea taking a last minute victory at the weekend. The bottom of the table is tightening up with Aston Villa and Crystal Palace battling it out to stay in the WSL. Jen and Ellen give their opinion on who they think will stay up. 00:20 Intro 01:45 England squad & Sarina Wiegman 06:20 Maisie Symonds call up 08:10 Jen & Ellen experiences being dropped 11:11 Nikita Parris 20:30 Champions League 29:25 RelegationBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 2000 Arsenal v Real Madrid in UEFA Women's Champions League Thu 2000 Chelsea v Man City in UEFA Women's Champions League PROMO CLIPS
Katie Smith is joined by Izzy Christiansen and Alistair Bruce-Ball as England beat World Champions Spain 1-0 in the Nations League at Wembley. Hear from goal scorer Jess Park, goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and manager Sarina Wiegman on that impressive display. It was the first time England have faced Spain since the World Cup final in 2023 and this was a Lionesses side that showed they are getting closer to their best. The result boosts their position in the Women's Nations League table and is a big step in the right direction in their preparations for the Euros this summer. 00:20 Intro 02:00 Hannah Hampton 07:10 Jess Park 09:30 Russo impressing 14:20 Spain England rivalry 18:00 Sarina Wiegman 22:15 Looking ahead to the Euros BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Fri 28 Feb 2000 Aston Villa v Cardiff in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Crystal Palace v Millwall in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1215 Preston v Burnley in FA Cup on BBC Sport website Sat 1 Mar 1500 Bournemouth v Wolves in FA Cup Sat 1 Mar 1745 Man City v Plymouth in FA Cup Sun 2 Mar 1345 Newcastle v Brighton in FA Cup Mon 3 Mar 1930 Nottingham Forest v Ipswich in FA Cup
Chloe's still living it up in Miami, but fear not: today, Rachel is joined by certified commentary royalty as she gets stuck into the latest news with BBC Sport's Robyn Cowen!We chat about a disappointing North London Derby, where Spurs showed they've gone backwards since last season and Arsenal turned on the style in front of 56,784 Chloe Kelly stans. Elsewhere, Chelsea snatched yet another victory from the jaws of looming defeat and we look ahead to some crucial Nations League fixtures for Sarina Wiegman and the Lionesses.Plus, Rachel quizzes Robyn about the art of commentary and her own journey, from stumbling into local radio to delivering one of the most iconic lines in English sporting history, when England emerged victorious at Euro 2022.Follow us on X, Instagram, Bluesky and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.**Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines are at the Arsenal training ground catching up with Alessia Russo and Lotte Wubben-Moy! Alessia and Lotte share an insight into what it's been like since Renee Slegers has been in charge and how that has helped on the pitch. Alessia and Ellen talk the pressure that comes with wearing the England number 9. Plus the team talk North London derby this weekend and playing at the Emirates. Sarina Wiegman announced her England squad that will play Portugal and Spain in the Nations League and tells Rob Schofield why Chloe Kelly has been left out while Nikita Parris makes her return. 00:20 Intro 02:00 Hello Alessia & Lotte! 05:10 Renee Slegers impact 08:30 Kelly Smith & strikers 16:15 Life outside football 25:00 Playing at the Emirates 29:15 North London derby 36:15 Lionesses team & Sarina WiegmanBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Tue 11 Feb 2000 Exeter vs Nottingham Forest in FA Cup on 5 Sports Extra, Tue 11 Feb 2000 Man City vs Real Madrid in UEFA Champions League Wed 12 Feb 2000 Celtic vs Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League
This week Pacey and Goosey chat all the last minute drama of the end of the transfer window, that Man City and Arsenal 7 goal thriller and Suzi's encounter with Sarina Wiegman! For questions or comments, please email us @ bigkickpod@gmail.com Follow us @ https://www.instagram.com/bigkickenergypod/ Check out our new Patreon page @ https://www.patreon.com/BigKickEnergy Enter your Fantasy League team @ https://www.fantasywsl.net/ using the league code BIGKICKLEAGUE A Vibrant Production. For sales, advertising and general enquiries: HELLO@VIBRANTTELEVISION.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I detta avsnitt lyfter vi fram Renee Slegers, huvudtränaren som format framgångar både som spelare och ledare. Vi pratar om hennes förebilder, Martin Sjögren och Sarina Wiegman, och vad som gör henne till en unik och bra ledare inom fotbollen.Vi analyserar matchdag 11 i WSL, där Arsenal och Chelsea dominerar med 5-0-vinster, och Ella Toone glänser med ett historiskt hattrick i Manchester-derbyt. Dessutom diskuterar vi tabelläget, där Arsenal klättrar inför nyckelmöten mot Chelsea och City.Vi tar också upp spelarflyttar som påverkar svensk fotboll, krisen i FCR, och de kommande matcherna i Stockholm – en viktig tid för både klubblag och landslag.Trevlig lyssning och helg, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the Lionesses finish off the calendar year with a win over Switzerland, Lianne Sanderson is back to round up what has been a rollercoaster of a year for Sarina Wiegman's side! Wales Women manager Rhian Wilkinson also joins the show after her side made history by qualifying for Euro 2025 - their first ever major tournament! In other news, five Lionesses have been announced in the FIFPro World XI - but should they be there? Plus, talkSPORT's Uma Gurav joins to talk about what went wrong for Scotland and the Republic of Ireland with their Euro 2025 qualification campaigns, as well as to discuss whether the gap in the WSL is becoming too polarised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jen Beattie, Ellen White and Ben Haines react to the EURO 2025 play-off finals which saw Wales make history, booking their place at next summer's European Championships in Switzerland, but heartbreak for Scotland as their golden generation miss their golden hour.The team react to an incredible night in Dublin for Rhian Wilkinson's side and a night of deja vu for Scotland in Finland. Hear from an emotional Claire Emslie and Jen discusses where it went wrong for Scotland and what next for Pedro Martínez Losa and his team.Ellen chats England's two friendlies against the Olympic champions, the USA, and EURO 2025 hosts, Switzerland. Hear from Grace Clinton and Millie Bright after the Lionesses' last outing of the year, plus the team ask what we have learnt from Sarina Wiegman's 'experimenting'.Timecodes: 1:05 - A historic night for Wales as they qualify for their first ever major tournament 4:46 - Goals from Hannah Cain and Carrie Jones. 8:18 - Reaction from Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson 10:28 - Heartbreak for Scotland at the hands of Finland again. 16:00 - Should Scotland have made changes sooner? 18:57 - Reaction from Claire Emslie 21:40 - What next for Scotland and Pedro Martínez Losa? 24:19 - EURO 2025 play-off round up. 25:20 - England v Switzerland and Sarina Wiegman's experimenting 27:25 - Reaction from Grace Clinton and Millie Bright 30:30 - England v USA, thoughts on the change of formation. BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Newcastle v Liverpool – 5 Sports Extra Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Man City v Nottingham Forest – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Southampton v Chelsea – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 19:30 – Everton v Wolves – BBC Sport website Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Arsenal v Man Utd – 5 Live Wed 4 Dec, 20:15 – Aston Villa v Brentford – BBC Sport website Thu 5 Dec, 19:30 – Fulham v Brighton – 5 Sports Extra Thu 5 Dec, 20:15 – Bournemouth v Tottenham – 5 Live
The wait is nearly over: the Lionesses take on Emma Hayes' USA in just TWO days! We ponder on the problems Sarina Wiegman could use this friendly to address and Rach explains why there will be plenty of catastrophising if England lose. Elsewhere, we discuss Emma Hayes' USWNT reign so far - and her pint-pulling skills, of course - and Chloe explains why Hayes will arrive at Wembley with revenge on her mind! Plus, we reveal our score predictions! And spoiler: Rach may well be sitting on the fence once again…Follow us on X, Bluesky, Instagram, and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: patreon.com/footballramble.***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 potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anita and Fara sit down to discuss the current England squad ahead of this weekend's showdown between the Lionesses and USA. It sees Sarina Wiegman take on Emma Hayes as the latter comes back to the UK for the first time as USA manager. Fara breaks down whether there's enough competition amongst the current England ranks and whether that could be the reason for their mixed form after the World Cup.All of this, plus more on this week's episode of Boots, Balls and Bras! Be sure to like, comment and subscribe if you're new to the channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jen Beattie, Ellen White and Ben Haines react to the England squad announcement ahead of friendlies against USA and Switzerland. Hear from Lioness boss Sarina Wiegman on her selections, injury issues including Lauren Hemp and on the excitement around facing Emma Hayes at Wembley. In the WSL Ellen and Jen chat Chelsea's dominance with a record unbeaten run and what didn't work out for Manchester City on the day. Plus the team discuss how VAR could be used in the WSL at the main stadiums following a controversial penalty being awarded to Everton against Liverpool. Also Ben, Ellen and Jen congratulate Kristie Mewis and Sam Kerr on their pregnancy announcement and join Chelsea in condemning the abuse aimed at Kerr and Mewis on social media.Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 02:30 England team announcement 04:40 Sarina Wiegman 08:50 Ellen on external pressure 16:30 Chelsea's run continues! 19:46 Where did it go wrong for City? 21:45 VAR in WSL? 28:10 Kristie Mewis & Sam Kerr pregnancy news 34:00 How does Jen's hair stay up playing?BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wales v Iceland – UEFA Nations League – 19:45 – Tuesday 19 November Arsenal v Juventus – UEFA Women's Champions League – 20:00 – Thursday 21 November Arsenal v Nottingham Forest – Premier League – 15:00 – Saturday 23 November Man City v Tottenham – Premier League – 17:30 – Saturday 23 November Southampton v Liverpool – Premier League – 14:00 – Sunday 24 November Ipswich v Man Utd – Premier League – 16:30 – Sunday 24 November
Join Fara Williams and Anita Asante as they discuss Steph Houghton's Treatment, Arsenal's Revival, and WSL Predictions!We discuss Sarina Wiegman's handling of the Lionesses and how Fara's international career came to an end. Arsenal's Resurgence: Renee Slegers' positive influence and the team's impressive form.WSL's Growth: Is the women's game moving in the right direction?Gameweek 8 Predictions and we answer your fan questions!Don't miss this exciting episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bethany Manktelow hosted the No One Likes Us Talkin Team of Henry Morgan, Myles Thornton, and Dave Hart.The team discussed our win at Swansea, Esse, transfer speculation, and Lukas Jensen.Their first guest was lifelong Millwall and former Manager of Lennox Lewis Kellie Maloney, who talked about growing up in London; the best Millwall players; referring players to Millwall; the best three Millwall managers; becoming a boxer and a boxing manager; our start to the season; appearing on Big Brother; and Sarina Wiegman.Reports from Millwall Romans and Pride; and Millwall Lionesses.Millwall v Burnley was previewed. Predictions were given.Tales from former Lion Phil Coleman's boot room.Their second guest was Martyn Lawrence who ran the Belfast Half Marathon for the Millwall Community Trust and the Lions Food Hub. Martyn talked about how he came to support Millwall, his memorable games, and his running. He also called for a hand clap at the 9th minute in memory of the late Tony Macklin. Bermondsey native and a lifelong Millwall fan.All guests, the team, the host and Nick Wythe participated in the Ted Robinson Prediction League.Music and Audio credits:https://www.FesliyanStudios.com Background Musichttps://www.millwallcommunity.org.uk/ and Millwall Lionesses' reportshttps://www.maritimeradio.co.uk/ Background Music and Report
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie look back on the international break. They reflect on a win for England with goals from Grace Clinton & Leah Williamson, plus hear from manager Sarina Wiegman on the Lionesses' win.Plus, on a great night for all of the home nations, they reflect on success for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the Euro 2025 play-offs, with Ceri Holland, scorer of Wales' winner joining to reflect on their win.Time Codes:01:50 – England reflections 13:55 – Sarina Wiegman 20:30 – Scotland 23:30 – Ceri Holland 25:40 – Northern Ireland 28:30 – Ballon d'Or
Alright everyone, stay calm - the Lionesses have lost a game. Nothing to panic about.Chloe and Rachel pick through a chaotic Friday night at Wembley that finished Germany 4-3 England and ask what changes Sarina Wiegman should make ahead of their friendly against South Africa tonight.Elsewhere, Ireland turned on the style in Georgia but Wales struggled in their Euro 2025 qualifier - who's going to make it to the big dance? Plus, we look ahead to the return of the WSL as an in-form Man United host a manager-less Arsenal; could they catch the Gunners out?Follow us on X, Instagram, and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: patreon.com/footballramble.***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 potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to the Full Time Review! This time, a FIFA international window edition.Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan recap the USWNT's two friendlies against Iceland, as well as analyze some of the best individual performances and most intriguing takeaways.Then, hear from The Athletic's Megan Feringa, who was at Wembley Stadium to watch England lose 4-3 to Germany in a match she dubbed a "wake-up call" to Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman.After that, Tamerra runs through a couple of other major talking points from around the globe and the latest on NWSL coaching hires and the Summer Cup final._______________HOST: Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Meg Linehan, Megan FeringaPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to the Full Time Review! This time, a FIFA international window edition. Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan recap the USWNT's two friendlies against Iceland, as well as analyze some of the best individual performances and most intriguing takeaways. Then, hear from The Athletic's Megan Feringa, who was at Wembley Stadium to watch England lose 4-3 to Germany in a match she dubbed a "wake-up call" to Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman. After that, Tamerra runs through a couple of other major talking points from around the globe and the latest on NWSL coaching hires and the Summer Cup final. _______________ HOST: Tamerra Griffin GUESTS: Meg Linehan, Megan Feringa PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Chloe out for a few weeks, Lizzie and Caroline catch up on the latest news in women's football across England. It's been a crazy opening month of the WSL and one manager is already out - Jonas Eidevall. Did we see it coming? Do we think the fans influenced the decision? Who will replace him? Find out by listening to this week's episode. We also give our opinion on the exciting start to the Championship and how we love the atmosphere at lower league games. Should we know about your local team? Let us know by visiting @acrossthepondwsl on Instagram. As we head into the international break, we also provide our honest views on whether Sarina Wiegman needs to make a few changes. Caroline makes a bold statement about one player in particular - do you agree? Make sure you follow us on your favourite podcast platform and check out our Instagram accounts: @chloelee_art, @thefootygals and @sweetcarolinefootball - we'd love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lionesses downed Ireland last week, but some familiar problems in front of goal left Chloe and Rachel longing for the days of Ellen White!We discuss why Sarina Wiegman's England are missing that clinical edge and what needs to change ahead of a tough test against Sweden. Plus, we talk about the latest wicked whispers on the transfer market – including Lyon trying to snatch Katie McCabe and a pretty long to-do list for Brighton's new gaffer. Goodbye Mikey Harris, must remember to thank him.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: patreon.com/footballramble.***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 potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben Haines has reaction to England beating France to boost their chances of qualifying for UEFA Euro 2025. He's joined by Rachel Brown-Finnis, Fara Williams and commentator Vicki Sparks. Hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway. And chief football news reporter Simon Stone joins the pod with football finance expert Kieran Maguire to talk Man City as they prepare to face the Premier League in a legal battle.03:00 England should ‘remember the moment' 04:30 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW 08:30 England show resilience 10:06 Alessia Russo INTERVIEW 11:45 Russo ‘magnificent' & ‘mature' 14:20 Georgia Stanway INTERVIEW 16:05 Wiegman rewarded for consistent selection 19:30 Man City set to face Premier League in legal battle 22:20 Is this linked to the 115 charges, which City deny? 23:25 Kieran Maguire has his say
Steve Crossman has reaction to England's friendly win against Bosnia-Herzegovina at St James' Park. He's joined by former England internationals Jonathan Woodgate and Leon Osman, as well as senior reporter Ian Dennis and correspondent John Murray. Hear interviews with Gareth Southgate, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ebere Eze. Catch Pat Nevin on Scotland's win over Gibraltar and hear from Sarina Wiegman ahead of England's UEFA Women's EURO qualifier against France.03:50 Who are the seven who will drop out? 07:00 Ivan Toney most likely to miss out? 11:45 Who plays with John Stones in defence? 13:40 Trent Alexander-Arnold INTERVIEW 18:05 Gareth Southgate INTERVIEW 21:45 Eze and Wharton do for England what they do for Palace 25:15 Ebere Eze INTERVIEW 28:20 Scotland make hard work of beating Gibraltar 31:15 England women prepare for France again 32:25 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Chelsea's midweek win over Tottenham, which sent them top of the table and two goals ahead of Manchester City. We look ahead to Saturday's final day in the WSL and predict what might happen as Chelsea head to Old Trafford and City go to Villa Park. Plus, we discuss Sarina Wiegman's latest England squad and the young Lionesses making the step up. 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
Ben Haines and England Women's record goal scorer Ellen White discuss England's 2-0 win against Republic of Ireland in Dublin. The Telegraph's Tom Garry and commentator Vicki Sparks drop by to dissect how the Lionesses have performed over the first two games of their Euro 2025 qualifiers. Ben and Ellen also look ahead to the FA Cup semi-finals at the weekend.Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 02:20 England Ireland 10:10 Keira Walsh 12:00 Sarina Wiegman 24:20 Home Nations qualifiers 28:10 FA Cup Semi-Finals
Darren Fletcher presents reaction to England's 1-1 draw with Sweden in their opening Euro 2025 qualifier. Commentator Vicki Sparks and ex-Lionesses' defender Gilly Flaherty dissect where England need to improve ahead of Tuesday's second qualifier in the Republic of Ireland.Michael Brown and Owen Hargreaves also join the pod to look ahead to another pivotal weekend in the Premier League. They look at the title race, with Owen recounting he approached run-ins during his career.And the panel ask just how much more is yet to come from Phil Foden, following his impressive season so far. TIMECODES 00:20 - Lionesses 1-1 Sweden analysis 06:22 - Sarina Wiegman interview 10:30 - How to approach a title run-in 17:10 - How much further can Phil Foden go? 22:55 - Cole Palmer - a starter at Euro 2024? 33:28 - Brighton v Arsenal and Man Utd v Liverpool
Ever wondered how England develop their next crop of stars? We've got all the answers for you on today's pod! Rachel sat down with the brilliant Emma Coates, head coach of England's U23s.Emma explains how she works with Sarina Wiegman to identify new call-ups, the importance of the U23s as a bridge to the senior side, and how England's talent pool keeps growing. This is a fascinating chat that you won't hear anywhere else, so come join us!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: patreon.com/footballramble.***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 potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Women's Football Weekly with Ben Haines and Ellen White, Aston Villa and Scotland captain Rachel Corsie joins the podcast.They talk about Bunny Shaw's record-breaking goal in the Manchester derby and reflect on Women's Football Weekend.SK Brann manager Martin Ho pops by ahead of the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash against Barcelona.Plus, all the latest on Sarina Wiegman's England squad, and Rachel talks about Scotland's hopes for Euro 2025 qualification.And ahead of the Conti Cup final, they also discuss Chelsea's chances of a quadruple as they bid for the first trophy of the season against Arsenal.
Ben Haines and England Women's record goalscorer Ellen White are joined by England and Chelsea's Fran Kirby. Fran talks the England squad announcement including the return of Leah Williamson, and we hear from the England head coach Sarina Wiegman as the team prepare for friendlies against Austria and Italy. Fran also reflects on the FA Cup, her season so far and Chelsea's big game against Manchester City in the WSL on Friday. Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 03:28 England squad announcement 06:25 Sarina Wiegman 10:10 Leah Williamson 18:50 FA Cup 30:05 Chelsea 34:30 WSL weekend fixtures
Two months ago, Khiara Keating left Meadow Park in tears. On Sunday, she left it as Manchester City's hero! Chloe and Rachel look back on a huge victory for Man City and how Keating has slowly become one of the WSL's best. Plus, does Katie McCabe take it too far? And with the release of the latest England squad… why isn't Sarina Wiegman picking Nikita Parris?! All that and much more on today's Upfront.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: patreon.com/footballramble.***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 potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“The England management in place now, and the type of environment we try to create for the senior team is very different to before… the environment at England camp is a much friendlier and nicer one than it was a handful of years ago.”We start a new series with a fabulous conversation with Jess Carter, a professional footballer with England and Chelsea. Jess was one of the Lionesses that won the Euros in 2022 and went on to win silver in the World Cup in 2023. Surprisingly, representing England was never an ambition for Jess as a young player. She talks candidly about how the shift in intensity as a Chelsea player impacted her, the challenge of her early games for England and the positive change she's seen in the England set-up under the leadership of Sarina Wiegman, which has enabled players to flourish and the national team to fulfil its potential.We explore the real issue around diversity in the national team and WSL, why Jess is so comfortable talking publicly about her sexuality, and how she personally deals with negative comments on social media.It's a refreshingly open conversation with a high-profile England player.Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangersHosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production
Today, we're joined by an England and Manchester City legend who is absolutely GREAT craic too: it's the one and only, Demi Stokes!Chloe and Rachel sit down with her to talk about Green Football Weekend - which kicks off tomorrow - and how her passion for cooking inspired her to be a GFW ambassador this year. She reveals how she's been helping a few teammates with their own culinary skills and Jill Scott's surprising restaurant order after they won the WSL in 2016…Plus, Demi pulls back the curtain on Sarina Wiegman's real impact on the England squad, her friendship with Khiara Keating, and her VERY surprising career plans after football!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: patreon.com/footballramble.***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 potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ian is joined by Ryan Hunn and Flo Lloyd-Hughes to react to the news that Sarina Wiegman has signed a new contract to manage the England women's national team through to the 2027 World Cup (04:14). They discuss Jordan Henderson's move to Ajax, bringing a premature end to his controversial move to Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, and what this means for his future and his reputation (17:59). Then, to celebrate Ian's role in the new Netflix film 'The Kitchen,' he talks about his experience on set (27:33) and working with Kano and Daniel Kaluuya. Between them, they come up with a list of all-time great films they'd love to watch on a film night with the whole 'Wrighty's House' crew (35:18). Host: Ian Wright Guests: Ryan Hunn and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Producers: Ryan Hunn, Roscoe Bowman and Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Haines and Ellen White are joined by Scotland & Aston Villa captain Rachel Corsie who look ahead to the return of the WSL. Ben also caught up with England and Chelsea full-back Niamh Charles who talks her New Year's resolutions, Sam Kerr's ACL injury and playing under Emma Hayes & Sarina Wiegman.The team discuss whether Manchester United are under pressure and Rachel gives an insight into how the Aston Villa squad are approaching the second half of the season, after some disappointing results. Timecodes: 0:10 Intro 02:50 WSL standings & warm weather training camps 05:30 Sam Kerr ACL injury 11:10 Niamh Charles interview 22:00 Sarina Wiegman contract extension 25:30 Manchester United 29:00 WSL weekend games & Villa chat
The news is out! Sarina Wiegman will be staying on as the head coach of the Lionesses until at least the 2027 World Cup.Chloe and Rachel react to that and bring you the best stories from across the FA Cup fourth round, including Rach's trip to Moneyfields and the most non-celebration ever at Arsenal! We also explain why a huge second half of the season awaits for Marc Skinner and give our takes on FIFA's very English Best XI.Speaking of which… is Ellie Roebuck to Barcelona really a thing?! Come join us to find out!Check out Upfront's new social channels! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: patreon.com/footballramble.***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 potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What a dramatic Tuesday night of football. In the Premier League, an 97th minute winner from Declan Rice gave Arsenal all three points against Luton, and extends their Premier League lead to five points. Former Arsenal defender Matt Upson and forward Theo Walcott join Kelly Cates with reaction from Kenilworth Road. Hear from winning manager Mikel Arteta and a very deflated Rob Edwards. Elsewhere, Conor McNamara and Leon Osman reflect on a win for Wolves. They beat Burnley 1-0 to go up to 12th in the table. Gary O'Neil and Vincent Kompany give their post-match thoughts.And it was heartbreak for the Lionesses - who despite thumping Scotland by six goals in their final Nations League group game, were denied topping the group thanks to an injury-time goal from the Netherlands. It means that Team GBs hopes of playing in the Paris Olympics next year are over. Hear from former Man City goalkeeper and Lioness Karen Bardsley, as well as England manager Sarina Wiegman and goal scorer Beth Mead.TOPICS00'50 Luton 3-4 Arsenal08'26 Mikel Arteta interview10'06 Rob Edwards interview11'40 Wolves 1-0 Burnley with Conor McNamara and Leon Osman14'28 Gary O'Neil interview16'04 Vincent Kompany interview18'16 England miss out on the Nations League semi-finals20'00 Beth Mead interview23'34 Sarina Wiegman interview
Katie Smith is joined by former England Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and Arsenal and former Scotland defender Jen Beattie at Wembley as England come from 2 goals down against the Netherlands to win 3-2 in the Women's nations league to keep Team GB's hopes of qualifying for the Olympics alive. Georgia Stanway and Sarina Wiegman give their thoughts on England's win and we hear from Beth Mead after she made an impact on her international return. TOPICS: 00:45 – Analysis of England 3-2 Netherlands 04:15 – Georgia Stanway interview 06:50 – Beth Mead Interview 11:05 – Sarina Wiegman interview 15:00 – Scotland v England preview 17:30 – Women's football calendar discussion
Reflecting on the guests they've spoken to in the month of November, Jake and Damian discuss the greatest learnings from each guest and how they can be applied to our everyday lives.Listening back to the conversation they had with Danny Drinkwater, they dive into the biggest lesson he was taught during his career, including those by Sir Alex Ferguson. Author and blogger Shane Parrish was another impactful guest in November; Jake shares with Damian how the conversation with Shane has been impacting every day of his life since, specifically in terms of where he spends his time. Jake and Damian also spoke to Matt Fitzpatrick about his strict method of practise and play. Matt went on to share the story of a text message he received from his personal hero, basketball player Michael Jordan. At the beginning of November, Jake and Damian hosted an exclusive live event with Sarina Wiegman to celebrate the launch of her book. They think back to this special night and listen to the answer Sarina gave to an audience question.The final guest of the month was Alex Albon, a conversation that took place in two halves, from discussing the most difficult moments of his career to how his life has transformed in the last few years. Every month lessons offered by the guest on this podcast are utilised by Jake and Damian in their own lives, including leading with intention, knowing how to spend your time and respecting your teammates. Listen to the episodes mentioned:Danny Drinkwater: https://pod.fo/e/1fcb1b Ole Gunnar Solskjær: https://pod.fo/e/21718 Shane Parrish: https://pod.fo/e/1ff000 Matt Fitzpatrick: https://pod.fo/e/2038f9 Alex Albon: https://pod.fo/e/205b4f Sarina Wiegman: https://pod.fo/e/2013d6 To hear the full episode right now, download The High Performance App at this link: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/app-link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's going on with Ellie Roebuck? Chloe and Rachel try to figure out the question on everyone's lips on today's show!While Roebuck failed to make Sarina Wiegman's squad, Beth Mead is back, people – and back amongst the goals! Don't worry, we marked it with an appropriate song. But where does she fit into England's revamped frontline?Plus, we say goodbye to Christine Sinclair before her final games for Canada. Canadian soccer journalist Har Johal joins us to explain why she leaves the stage as one of Canada's most influential athletes ever.Check out Upfront's new social channels! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube! Email us show@upfrontpod.com.Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: patreon.com/footballramble.***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 potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Both Manchester United and England's Lionesses face a crucial fortnight ahead under their respective Dutch coaches Erik ten Hag and Sarina Wiegman.To compare and contrast their styles Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Charlotte Harpur to discuss their similar coaching identities and explore how much that is tied to their nation's football identity.The panel analyse their on-pitch tactical focus, with influences from Johan Cruyff and Louis van Gaal as well as their off-pitch handling of the media and personnel with their respective squads.Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Both Manchester United and England's Lionesses face a crucial fortnight ahead under their respective Dutch coaches Erik ten Hag and Sarina Wiegman. To compare and contrast their styles Ali Maxwell is joined by The Athletic's Michael Cox, Liam Tharme and Charlotte Harpur to discuss their similar coaching identities and explore how much that is tied to their nation's football identity. The panel analyse their on-pitch tactical focus, with influences from Johan Cruyff and Louis van Gaal as well as their off-pitch handling of the media and personnel with their respective squads. Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A bonus LIVE episode for you. Live from the National Football Museum for the 2023 Football Writing Festival, recorded the day before Manchester United v Manchester City at Old Trafford. We talk Manchester Derby, Emma Hayes upcoming WSL departure and our view on the season so far! Thanks to NFM and the festival organisers. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
In this enlightening conversation, Sarina Wiegman offers a profound perspective on what it means to be a successful coach, leader, and advocate for women in football.This conversation was recorded at a sold out High Performance event in Sarina's only UK appearance. Sarina Wiegman is the coach that took the Lionesses to victory at Euro 2020. During this conversation, Sarina takes Jake and Damian through her career and the biggest lessons she has learnt along the way. From cutting her hair off at six years old so she could play football with the boys, to coaching a Euros winning team. They discuss what good leadership looks like and how personal connection with players and mutual understanding is top priority. Sarina offers her one key piece of advice to coaches, parents and leaders.She delves into the plan she made for the Lionesses that shaped them into a winning team, whilst focusing on her key values; respect, growth and clarity. Not only do they discuss Sarina's career in football, Jake and Damian also explore the greatest lessons from her personal life, including the benefits of silence and meditation, and her relationship with grief after the loss of her sister. Sarina's focus on people and her ability to connect and empower others serve as powerful lessons for anyone seeking to excel in their field and create positive change.Listen to the exclusive live audience Q&A with Sarina only on the High Performance App! Download The High Performance App by clicking the link below and using the code: HPAPP https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/app-link Find Sarina's book ‘What It Takes: My Playbook on Life and Leadership' here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/what-it-takes-sarina-wiegman/7579177 This interview was recorded in front of a live audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sport should unite people; that's what England women's football coach Sarina Wiegman believes, and it's something she achieved when the Lionesses won the Euros in 2022. In this chat with Fearne, Sarina explains that succeeding at a high level is important because it provides a platform to drive meaningful cultural change. She also talks about why a good leader should be empathetic to the individual characters of those they're managing, and why clarity – being clear and honest in communication – is a key value of hers. Sarina's book, What it Takes: My Playbook on Life and Leadership, is out on the 9th November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chloe and Rachel bring you a tour of all the international action! Sarina Wiegman continues her transformation from Consistency Queen to Surprise Queen as England complete part one of the Belgium double header – but is Alessia Russo struggling being the star striker? Fran Kirby's return might well help!Plus, the tiny violins are out for Luis Rubiales, Germany's manager goes AWOL, and Canada announce that a true legend is bowing out from the international stage…Check out Upfront's new social channels! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube!Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: patreon.com/footballramble.***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 potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Katie Smith is joined by former Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and former England goalkeeper David James, to look ahead to the weekend's Premier League matches. Hear from Erik Ten Hag and Pep Guardiola ahead of the Manchester derby. The panel talk Harry Maguire and the need for consistency at Manchester United compared with the readiness of Manchester City. They also talk Arsenal and Sheffield United ahead of their match on Saturday. Does Paul Heckingbottom's future look uncertain? How will Luton Town perform against a thriving Aston Villa? And who will take the points in the game between Bournemouth and Burnley? Plus, hear from England manager Sarina Wiegman and captain Millie Bright after the Lionesses' Nation's League win against Belgium. TOPICS 1.27 - Tottenham 4.39 - Erik Ten Hag and Pep Guardiola 14.28 - Sheffield United 16.30 - Paul Heckingbottom 18.00 - Arsenal 22.50 - Aston Villa 25.06 - Luton Town 27.25 - Bournemouth v Burnley 31.15 - England v Belgium 34.01 - Sarina Wiegman with Gary Flintoff 36.30 - Millie Bright with Gary Flintoff
Kelly Somers is joined by Asmir Begovic and Tash Dowie to react to Wednesday's biggest football stories. Hear from Gareth Southgate as he defends Harry Maguire amid criticism over his place in the squad. Plus, Nicky Bandini drops by to talk about Paul Pogba's provisional suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. They also look ahead to the Premier League's return and hear from Sarina Wiegman who names her first Lionesses squad since the World Cup. 02:10 England v Scotland reaction 16:40 Paul Pogba 22:00 Premier League returns 32:55 Lionesses squad announcement
We're still on a break, but here's today's episode of Counter Pressed, where Flo and the crew talk about England progressing to the knockout stages of the World Cup. If you're not subscribed to Counter Pressed, you can do so here to get their podcasts all through the World Cup. Musa and Ryan will be back soon! ---- Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a rejuvenated England performance against China after Sarina Wiegman shakes up her team. We also discuss USA's worrying performance against Portugal as concerns grow for Andonovski's side. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chloe and Rachel bring you a very special episode of Upfront ahead of the World Cup next Thursday! Our guest today - Carly Telford - has been to not one, not two, but THREE World Cups! So who better to tell us about how to prepare for a major tournament?Chloe and Rachel sit down with Carly for a fascinating pod, where Carly reveals her formative conversation with the Lionesses No.1 Mary Earps, how England really prepare their goalkeepers for penalty shootouts, and why Sarina Wiegman is less of a harsh taskmaster than you might think!Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89. And find us on YouTube!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 wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.