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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

England’s Nations League Comeback and Other International Break Drama

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss a frantic weekend of Nations League action. They break down England’s comeback against the Netherlands at Wembley and big defeats for Sweden and Spain. Plus, listener questions and a European club competition reboot. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 04, 202354 min

City Punish Spurs, West Ham Look Worrying, and Mead Is Back for England

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys for a breakdown of Manchester City’s thrashing of Tottenham. There’s love for Bunny Shaw and Beth Mead, but worry for West Ham. Plus we look ahead to England’s pivotal games in the Nations League and some squad changes. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 20231 hr 6 min

CP Book Club: Meryl Wilsner, 'Cleat Cute'

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for the return of the 'Counter Pressed' Book Club. They discuss the women’s football romantic and … erotic novel 'Cleat Cute' by Meryl Wilsner. Content note: Please be advised that this episode discusses a book with graphic sex scenes, uses some of the language contained in it, and is intended for adult consumption only. It may not be suitable for all audiences, therefore, discretion is advised. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests...

Nov 23, 202344 min

Manchester City Spoil the Party at Old Trafford and the Return of Ticket Discourse

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to reflect on a memorable Manchester derby at Old Trafford. There’s also lots of chat about away fans and ticket sales and “big stadiums.” Plus, we answer some listener questions. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 20231 hr 5 min

Refereeing Disaster Class and the Rise of the Hipster Teams

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill to run through all the drama from the first round of group games in the UEFA Champions League. There’s ref discourse, of course, and some love for some of the teams that are punching above their weight in the group of death. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 202356 min

The dream NWSL finale and a City slip up

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through the ultimate NWSL Championship game as Gotham stormed to a first league title, plus Leicester’s collapse against Arsenal and City’s shock defeat to Brighton. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Kate Longhurst Producer: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 20231 hr 4 min

UWCL Preview and the NWSL Championship Game

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to preview the return of the UEFA Women’s Champions League and also look ahead to the NWSL Championship game. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 09, 202358 min

Emma Hayes Leaving Chelsea and Other WSL Drama

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to reflect on a dramatic weekend in the WSL that was headlined by the news that Emma Hayes will be leaving Chelsea at the end of the season. They discuss what this means for Chelsea and the USWNT if her appointment is confirmed. Plus, Villa’s crisis continues, and Arsenal bobble past Man City. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Kate Longhurst Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 10 min

Wagatha Christie documentary

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Ian Wright, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the new Wagatha Christie documentary on Disney+. They go deep into Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s journey, and the public head-to-head with Rebekah Vardy that had the world gripped. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Ian Wright Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 02, 202338 min

England bounce back in the Nations League, and who could be the next USWNT head coach?

Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys chat through England’s return to winning ways in the Nations League. Plus, they chat through who might be taking on the biggest head coaching role in women’s soccer. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 202336 min

England’s Next Generation

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys for an England next-gen special. They chat through some of the best and brightest under-23 players and who might one day be making it into Sarina Wiegman’s squad. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Gilly Flaherty Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 202347 min

Hectic Chelsea, Villa Down Bad and Super Martha Thomas

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through the traditional chaos of Chelsea-Brighton, Aston Villa’s concerning slide and Martha Thomas’s flying form for Spurs. Plus, we show some love to Leicester City. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Gilly Flaherty Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 202359 min

United Out, Paris Winning, and Some England Questions

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Manchester United’s defeat to PSG (06:19) and the unstoppable Paris FC in the UWCL qualifiers. We also look ahead to England’s Nations League games (39:24) and take some questions on Sarina Wiegman’s latest squad. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 202356 min

Mead Inspires Arsenal Comeback, Some Love for Manchester City, and NWSL ‘Decision Day’

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Arsenal’s late comeback and Manchester United’s frustrating draw with Leicester and a bit of love for Manchester City’s season so far. Plus we round up what happened on the final day of the NWSL regular season. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Gilly Flaherty Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 202356 min

United-PSG and the 'Beckham' Documentary

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Manchester United–PSG in the first leg of the UWCL qualifiers (05:49). Plus, they chat through Netflix’s new 'Beckham' documentary (17:25). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 202359 min

Chaos in Manchester on a Box Office WSL Weekend

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through a spectacular weekend at Barclays. They dig deep into the controversial referee decision at City-Chelsea (02:45) and through Friday night's clash between United and Arsenal (37:08). Plus, some love for Liverpool and Leicester (51:33). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 09, 20231 hr 3 min

Weekend WSL Preview and Gilly Flaherty’s Favorite Cheese

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to preview two big clashes in the WSL—Manchester United–Arsenal (05:18) and Manchester City–Chelsea (20:21). Plus we answer some of your burning questions (33:09). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 05, 202355 min

Arsenal Off to Shocking Start at the Emirates

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Musa Okwonga to chat through a dramatic opening day of the WSL season. They talk about Arsenal’s shock defeat at home to Liverpool, Chelsea’s businesslike win at Stamford Bridge and a hectic showdown at Villa Park. Plus the 'Counter Pressed' complaints helpline is open!Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Musa Okwonga Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 02, 20231 hr 5 min

WSL Transfer Window XI

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to do a deep dive on the WSL transfer window (09:39), looking at some of the best business from the summer. Plus a brief look at England's defeat to the Netherlands in the Nations League (02:39), and a tribute to Sheffield United Women's Maddy Cusack (47:09). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 202353 min

The Return of the WSL and an International Window No One Was Ready For

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss England’s Nations League clash with Scotland, a traumatic international break for Spain and the end of an era for a U.S. great. Plus, we preview the start of the WSL season with a few predictions. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 25, 202355 min

Not to Be for England as Spain Win the World Cup

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys straight after the final whistle of the World Cup final in the Olympic Park in Sydney. They try to digest England’s defeat to Spain and the legacy for these two teams moving forward. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 202337 min

England vs. Spain: It’s a World Cup Final Preview

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to look ahead to the World Cup final between England and Spain. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 202333 min

Counter Pressed meets Malala and Khalida Popal

In a very special edition of ‘Counter Pressed,’ Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys meet Malala Yousafzai and Khalida Popal in Sydney to discuss the Women's World Cup, the growth of football globally among women and girls, and their joint mission to get FIFA to recognize the exiled Afghanistan national women's team, now based in Australia. They discuss Khalida's journey to her advocacy, how they came to meet and work together, and their thoughts on the World Cup as a force for change. Th...

Aug 18, 202328 min

England Are World Cup Finalists

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Ian Wright and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through an unforgettable night for England as they beat cohosts Australia to make it through to their first World Cup final. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Ian Wright Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 202334 min

Spain Book Their Place in the Final, and It Feels a Bit Weird

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Ian Wright, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Spanish women’s football journalist Marc Andrés to discuss Spain’s victory over Sweden in the first World Cup semifinal. Spain are through to their first major tournament final, but we all feel a bit weird about it. We discuss why and what the result means. Plus, a look ahead to the second semifinal as England take on Australia. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Ian Wright and Marc Andrés Producer: Becky Ta...

Aug 15, 202341 min

And Then There Were Four…England and Australia Through in Chaos and Calm

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Ian Wright and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss England’s cool, calm, and collected victory over Colombia and Australia’s historic penalty-shootout win against France. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Ian Wright Producer: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 202338 min

Japanese Tears, Spanish Jeers

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Sweden’s battling performance against the people’s champions, Japan, and a shaky but ultimately successful Spain performance which sees them through to the final four.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 202338 min

France Set Out Their Stall as They Demolish Morocco, and Colombia Keep the Fairytale Alive

A special guest host, Stadio’s Ryan Hunn, joins Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to talk about the final World Cup round of 16 games which saw Colombia continue their fairytale with a tight win over Jamaica, and France swat aside a spirited Moroccan side who, despite their exit from the tournament, can look back on their experience with pride. We finish up with a look ahead to the quarterfinals, which start on Friday. Host: Ryan Hunn Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gi...

Aug 08, 202351 min

Chloe Kelly Does It Again as England Just About Make It Past Nigeria

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a rollercoaster of a day as England came through a stressful round of 16 tie against Nigeria. Chloe Kelly came up clutch again but Lauren James saw red. Meanwhile, Australia see off Denmark and Sam Kerr returns. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 07, 202346 min

The U.S. Are Out of the World Cup

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill, and U.S. women’s football writer Jenna Tonelli to discuss Team USA’s shocking defeat to Sweden. For the first time ever, USA are out at the round of 16 stage. What does it mean for Vlatko Andonovski and the future of the USWNT? Plus we discuss the Netherlands' victory over South Africa and the end of a great journey for Banyana Banyana. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Jenna Tonel...

Aug 06, 202342 min
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