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Hull City’s Chris Hames on Beyond The Pitch podcast
Hull City Ladies Manager, Chris Hames became the first guest of our official Beyond the Pitch Podcast, speaking to Ed, Daisy and Finley on the challenges of managing players, Hull…
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Football and Motherhood: What is the reality?
During the 2023/24 season, Arsenal announced that their Swedish centre-back, Amanda Ilestedt, was expecting her first child. In the social media announcement, the club confirmed that Ilestedt would be taking…
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Here’s the demand, where’s the supply?
When I was growing up, having a players name on the back of your jersey was almost like a status symbol. When you were playing football with your friends, it…
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Reading Women: Another victim of the endless cycle of poor ownership
There was a time when Reading Women were a symbol of decency and stability. They were a respectable team, who showcased that any club could make it to the top,…
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Will Wendie Renard make history with the Blues in her last shot at an Olympic Gold?
The first ever official women’s football match took place in 1971, when France took on the Netherlands. Despite having played several friendly matches ahead of this fixture, the French Football…
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From Grassroots to Glory: Mary Earps’ Inspiring Football Journey
During the UEFA Women’s Euros in 2022 and the Women’s World Cup in 2023, Mary Earps proved her talent through some of the most incredible performances that helped guide the…
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A Q&A with Brentford FC Women’s Player Sophie Troth
Playing at the grassroots level of the Women’s Football Pyramid in England is a topic that often goes unnoticed. At Beyond the Pitch, we aim to bring attention to this…
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Hannah Hampton: Overcoming Career-Threatening Barriers on Her Path to Success
Hannah Hampton, professional female goalkeeper for England Lionesses and Chelsea FC Women, was told by doctors that she should avoid all sports because of the issues that she has with…
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Nottingham Forest Set to Become Full-Time Professional Football Club
Nottingham Forest have unveiled plans to embrace a full-time professional status beginning in the 2025/26 season. Established in 1990, Nottingham Forest Women currently compete in the FA Women’s National League…
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Empowering the Future: A Look Inside the New Girls’ Football Academy System
After winning the European Championship in 2022, the England Women’s Football Team inspired thousands of girls across the nation to take up football. With such an influx of female players…