Emma Nicholls

Two women smile together beside an open car door on a sunny day. A younger woman wearing a blue England football shirt stands alongside an older woman wearing a striped shirt and sunglasses, who is holding onto a walking frame.

The 90 minutes where my world goes quiet

September 20, 2026

For most, football is about hanging out with friends, watching your team and supporting through thick and thin. For me, yes it is also about…

Crystal Palace Women players celebrate promotion together on the pitch, smiling and laughing while wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and waving flags. Several players are dressed in the club's red and blue home kit, while one wears a red "We Are Going Up" T-shirt and another is in a green goalkeeper kit. The joyful group embraces and points at one another as supporters and teammates celebrate in the background. — Photo: Daniel Cook

Crystal Palace Women: The journey back to the WSL and the signings shaping their return

July 28, 2026

Emma Nicholls

Crystal Palace are no strangers to the WSL after spending the 24/25 season competing in the top flight of English football. The club was formed in…

Arsenal defender Laia Codina smiles during the pre-match warm-up, standing on the pitch in Arsenal's red training shirt over a white base layer and white shorts. The blurred stands and stadium signage form the background, with staff and players visible around the edge of the pitch. — Photo: Charlotte Briggs

Laia Codina: Resilience, recognition, and the beauty of the unseen

July 9, 2026

Emma Nicholls

Some players make headlines every week, for their hard work and determination on the pitch. Others quietly become the heartbeat of every team they are…