Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

Dec 02 2024 173 ep. 52 mins 186
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An unfiltered, fun look at the world of football, with a focus on the women's game, featuring commentator Flo Lloyd-Hughes, and a rotating group of friends.

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England-USA and Crunch Time for the Home Nations

Dec 02 2024 43 mins  
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

Barbra Banda and England - USA dream team

Nov 28 2024 44 mins  
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 Hump

Women’s FA Cup draw, more United worries and the Pride’s victory

Nov 25 2024 41 mins  
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: J

Three From Three for the WSL in the UWCL

Nov 22 2024 53 mins  
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-Hu

Chelsea see off City and Arsenal dismiss Spurs

Nov 16 2024 27 mins  
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 Lon

United Stuttering, Arsenal Moving, and Chelsea Curse-Breaking

Nov 11 2024 68 mins  
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 c

'The Offseason'

Nov 07 2024 47 mins  
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to review the new women’s football reality TV series 'The Offseason.' Created by Midge Purce and Alexis Ohanian, 'The Offseason' follows 11 NWSL players in the lead-up to the 2024 season. They unpack the show's story lines and characters and discuss whether a WSL version would work. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes

Arsenal Improvements? Chelsea’s New Record and a New Media Rights Deal

Nov 04 2024 61 mins  
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through Manchester United’s draw with Arsenal (04:50) and an emphatic win for Chelsea (26:52). They also dive into Everton’s slump (36:07) and look at the WSL’s new media rights deal with Sky Sports and the BBC (46:30). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Prod

England’s defensive disaster against Germany

Oct 28 2024 52 mins  
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to unpack England’s calamitous 4-3 defeat to Germany at Wembley. We discuss the defensive issues, midfield problems and answer some listener questions. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time for Goal-Line Technology in the WSL

Oct 21 2024 60 mins  
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the New York Liberty’s win in the WNBA Finals and an emotional weekend for Gilly. We then get into the controversial goal in Chelsea’s win over Tottenham and why it’s time for goal-line technology in the WSL. We also dive into Manchester City’s comeback victory over Aston Villa and a frustrat