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Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

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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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Episodes

Euro 2025 Previews: Group C and D

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Nedum Onuoha to preview Group C and D at Euro 2025. England must battle the group of death with France and Netherlands, but will outside distractions play a part for Sarina Wiegman’s side? We also catch up with Welsh journalist Sion Misra as they prepare to make their major tournament debut. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, Nedum Onuoha, Sion Misra Producer: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd...

Jun 26, 202557 min

Euro 2025 Previews: Group A and B

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Nedum Onuoha to look ahead to the start of Euro 2025. We start by previewing Group A and seeing who might break through in the tournament’s most open group. We also ask whether Norway can put their recent tournament issues behind them or if it will be heartbreak and chaos again? Then it’s onto Group B. World champions and favourites Spain have got another title in their sights but who will challenge them at Euro 2025? Host:...

Jun 23, 202555 min

England’s Euro 2025 Squad

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys at St. George’s Park to digest England’s Euro 2025 squad announcement. Who’s in, and who’s out? And is there a crisis after so many big-name departures? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Max'ed Aadan and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 05, 202522 min

England lose to Spain, Kirby and Earps retire, and some awards

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to talk through England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Nations League some more shock retirement news. We reflect on Fran Kirby and Mary Earps’ departures. We then dish out some end of season awards in our Counter Pressies end of season celebration. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Max'ed Aadan and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn mor...

Jun 05, 202556 min

Arsenal win the Champions League

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys in Lisbon to unpack Arsenal’s incredible Champions League win. How did they beat Barcelona and how has Stina Blackstenius ended up Player of the Match in a Champions League final? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 24, 202524 min

Champions League final preview

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys to look ahead to the Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona. Will Barcelona make it three in a row or will Arsenal pull off one of the great upsets and win in Lisbon? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 22, 202534 min

Chelsea claim domestic treble after FA Cup victory

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through Chelsea’s victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final. Sonia Bompastor’s Invincibles added another trophy to their cabinet to make it an impressive domestic treble. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 202543 min

FA Cup Final Preview

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to preview this Sunday’s FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 202535 min

A legend retires, Chelsea go unbeaten and a WSL rebrand

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Kate Longhurst, who is back to talk about some big news. We reflect on Kate’s career after she announced her retirement. We then breakdown the drama from the final day of the WSL season and give our thoughts on the WSL rebrand. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Gilly Flaherty, Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

May 12, 20251 hr

United in Europe, London City in the WSL and Arsenal in a pickle

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat about a dramatic Manchester derby which saw United clinch European football next season. We also discussed London City Lionesses’ promotion and what their arrival means for the rest of the WSL’s clubs. We also chat about Arsenal’s huge dip in form and celebrate a big season for Brighton. Join us at the Counter Pressies on 15th May. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker-Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more abo...

May 06, 20251 hr 2 min

Chelsea Champions Again After Arsenal Slip Up

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 ...

May 01, 202541 min

Arsenal are Champions League Finalists

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...

Apr 28, 202559 min

Build Your Own WSL

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

Apr 24, 202538 min

Chelsea All But Out of Champions League But Can Arsenal Turn Their Tie?

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 y...

Apr 22, 202557 min

Champions League Semi-Finals Preview

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

Apr 17, 202559 min

Chelsea-United Set Up FA Cup Final Rematch

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

Apr 13, 202545 min

England Lose to Belgium in Rollercoaster International Break

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

Apr 09, 202546 min

Bend It Like Beckham Special

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...

Apr 03, 202549 min

Will Chelsea Regret Dropping Points? And Can United Hold Onto Third?

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 ...

Mar 31, 202545 min

Arsenal and Chelsea’s sensational Champions League comebacks

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

Mar 28, 202551 min

Chelsea leave it late against City and Arsenal bounce back against Liverpool

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

Mar 24, 20251 hr

City Win, Chelsea Finally Lose, and Arsenal in the Mud

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 ...

Mar 20, 202550 min

Chelsea Break League Cup Curse

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

Mar 15, 202538 min

Gareth Taylor and the Ghosts of League Cups Past

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

Mar 13, 202554 min

Relegation Update and the Women’s FA Cup Quarterfinals

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

Mar 10, 202554 min

Shocking Plans Revealed for WSL Closed League

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-G...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 4 min

Matt Beard Leaves Liverpool and England Get Some Revenge

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

Feb 27, 202550 min

England’s Frustrating Draw With Portugal and Other International Break Headlines

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

Feb 24, 202559 min

LGBTQ+ Education in Football

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-Hugh...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 3 min

Shaw's Statement Moment

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 choi...

Feb 17, 20251 hr 1 min
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