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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

Conti Cup Final Breakdown

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the Conti Cup final (08:28), breaking down both teams’ performances and “the push.” Plus, we review the service stations we visited over the weekend. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 02, 202454 min

Chelsea Get It Done, Steph Houghton Retires and a New USWNT Squad

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the progression of Chelsea and Lyon to the semifinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League (04:51). They reflect on the news that England and Manchester City legend Steph Houghton will be retiring at the end of the season (18:04). Plus, the latest England (31:09) and USWNT (39:12) squads drop ahead of the international break. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers:...

Mar 28, 202459 min

United’s Manchester Derby Disarray, Frustration in Dagenham and a Bus Ride to Birmingham

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss another 3-1 defeat for Manchester United and City’s brief moment at the top. Plus, Chelsea made hard work of West Ham, and Arsenal’s motorway madness. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 202456 min

UWCL Quarter Finals First Legs and the Olympic Draw

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the first legs of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter finals. Plus, the Paris 2024 Olympic tournament draw and some NWSL news. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 20241 hr 1 min

Chelsea Knock Arsenal’s Socks Off and NWSL Is Back With a Bang

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Chelsea’s dominant 3-1 win over Arsenal, including the pre-match sock drama. Plus, we chat through an entertaining first weekend of the NWSL season. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 202458 min

Chelsea-Arsenal Preview, UWCL and NWSL Return

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to a big week of football. We preview the WSL clash between Chelsea and Arsenal (6:54). Plus, a look ahead to the return of the UEFA Women’s Champions League (30:28) and NWSL (37:56).Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Lewis Lloyd and Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 202459 min

Tottenham Beats Man City, Liverpool’s Missed Opportunity, and the Emma Hayes Era Begins

Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker-Humphreys talk about what’s gone awry for Manchester City following their loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup. Then, they discuss how Liverpool missed a golden opportunity by losing to a weakened Leicester City squad. And after quickly touching on Brighton’s loss to Manchester United, the ladies close out the show by discussing U.S.A.’s win over Brazil in the W Gold Cup and what this means for the future of U.S. women’s soccer. Hosts: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Je...

Mar 11, 20241 hr 5 min

Copa 71

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to talk about the now documentary 'Copa 71,' about the first unofficial Women’s World Cup in 1971. We also hear from the film’s directors, Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 07, 202452 min

NLD and the Title Race

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss an important North London Derby victory for Arsenal at the Emirates. A title race check-in on Chelsea, City, and Arsenal. Who’s got the best run-in and who can go the distance? Plus, what’s happened to Manchester United? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 04, 202459 min

Bonmati Blossoms, Paris Beckons and an NLD Preview

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss another impressive friendly victory for England (07:28). What does this international break tell us about England’s depth and competition for places? Plus, Spain’s Nations League’s success (20:50), Aitana Bonmati, the gift that keeps on giving and a look ahead to this weekend’s North London derby (40:09). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn...

Feb 29, 202459 min

Laid-Back Lionesses and the Nations League

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss England’s 7-2 win over Austria and what it means for the Lionesses to finally have an international break with less pressure. They also talk WSL managers and club nights and reflect on the first edition of the Women’s Nations League. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 202454 min

CP Book Club: Caster Semenya, 'The Race to Be Myself'

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss athletics legend Caster Semenya’s memoir. They dive into her life story and look back at the major legal cases that have defined her career. They also talk about what her experience tells us about the wider conversation around gender, sport and femininity.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Feb 22, 202454 min

City in the Driver's Seat and Arsenal Back in the Race

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through two huge games in the WSL that both had title-race ramifications. Plus Liverpool’s progress, yellow cards, and the international break. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 202458 min

Valentine’s Day Special

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill for a special Valentine’s Day episode. They share some listener love stories and dish out some much-needed romantic advice. Plus, a few lucky listeners are matched in the listener matchmaking. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 20241 hr 7 min

Keating’s Time to Shine as City Send Arsenal Out of the FA Cup

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the fifth-round games in the Women’s FA Cup, including Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City. Khiara Keating had a hero's performance in goal, but we can’t escape the booing discourse. Plus, a big day out at Brisbane Road and the search for Liverpool Women ultras. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Feb 12, 202451 min

'Counter Pressed' Meets 'Big Kick Energy'

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and the legendary duo from the 'Big Kick Energy' podcast, Maisie Adam and Suzi Ruffell. There’s a Conti Cup chaos check-in before they move on to a deep dive on the life and times of the 'Big Kick Energy' gals. How did they get into football? Why did they launch a podcast, and which women’s footballers would they beat in a fight? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Maisie Adam and Suzi Ruffell Producer: Alex Adey Learn more ...

Feb 08, 202453 min

West Ham’s Shocking Win Over Arsenal, the Sacking of Melissa Phillips, and Jonathan Morgan Out at Sheffield United

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill, Jessy Parker-Humphreys, and Kate Longhurst to discuss West Ham’s win over Arsenal and whether this could kick-start a run for West Ham. Then, the panel gets into Mel Phillips losing her job with Brighton, whether it was the right move, and what happens next. And to close out the episode, the team dives into the disturbing details surrounding the sacking of Jonathan Morgan at Sheffield United. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill, Jessy...

Feb 05, 20241 hr 11 min

UWCL and Transfer Deadline Day Round-Up

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the last round of group games in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the last day of the January transfer window. They discuss the dramatic end to Group C, Bayern's and Real Madrid's embarrassment and the not-so-faultless Barcelona. Plus, a look at what went down on transfer deadline day.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Gilly Flaherty Producer: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices....

Feb 01, 202459 min

The Away End at Glastonbury

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a big weekend in the WSL. They start by discussing the 'Traitors' finale (spoiler alert) before moving on to Liverpool-Arsenal, Manchester City’s blistering run of form and a relentless Bunny Shaw. Plus, more Marc Skinner quotes and a NewCo CEO interview that ended in Glastonbury discourse. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about you...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 8 min

Mark Parsons on Everything

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Gilly Flaherty, and special guest Mark Parsons. The former Netherlands and NWSL head coach talks to us about the UWCL, his time in international management, the challenges of the WSL and NWSL, and what is going to happen at Chelsea, a club he's held multiple coaching roles at, once Emma Hayes departs. Plus we reflect on our special live show at Stamford Bridge, which was sponsored by Pepsi Max. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Hump...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 4 min

Unstoppable Lauren James, West Ham–Spurs Hit by Storm Isha, and Love for Sam Mewis

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Lauren James’s superstar performance at Stamford Bridge and rocky times at Manchester United. Storm Isha ups the difficulty in West Ham–Spurs, and lots of love for Sam Mewis as she announces her retirement. 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

Jan 22, 202449 min

WSL Draft Special

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Fadumo Olow for a special WSL draft episode. The gang take turns to select 11 current WSL players that will make up their dream team and then battle it out for the best lineup. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Fadumo Olow Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 20241 hr

New Year Catch-Up and the Women’s FA Cup

The pod is back, and Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a big catch-up. We reveal news of an exciting live show at Stamford Bridge and check in on Becky’s lost property. Then we dive into the Women’s FA Cup fourth round (07:19), Chelsea’s head coach recruitment and some good news stories from the weekend (29:49). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Jan 15, 202448 min

The ‘Counter Pressed’ Midseason Review and Awards

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss some of the highlights of the season so far. They take stock of the title race and the relegation battle. Plus, a few special midseason awards for some ‘Counter Pressed’ favorites. 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 28, 20231 hr 5 min

The 2023 Counter Pressed Christmas Quiz

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill for the second annual Counter Pressed Christmas Quiz. Amid fierce battle, we recap some of the biggest moments from 2023, with lots of silliness and a little bit of chaos thrown in for good measure. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 202346 min

Spurs Make NLD History as United Drop Behind the Title Pack

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to dissect a WSL weekend that saw a first win for Spurs in the North London derby and a famous three points for Liverpool at Manchester United. The team reflect on a rocky week put right by Chelsea and Manchester City’s surge to second place. 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 18, 20231 hr 2 min

‘Under Pressure,’ the USWNT Doc, Reviewed

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to review Netflix’s brand-new documentary 'Under Pressure,' which followed the trials and tribulations of the USWNT during the 2023 Women’s World Cup. They give their review, relive that incredible penalty shootout against Sweden, and discuss what’s next for the USWNT. Plus interviews with Team USA’s Alyssa Thompson and the documentary’s director, Rebecca Gitlitz. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and ...

Dec 14, 202351 min

Women’s FA Cup draw

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a special Adobe Women’s FA Cup episode. We draw the fourth round ties and discuss some of their favourite FA Cup memories. Plus some love to Mary Earps and her BBC Sports Personality nomination. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 202333 min

Arsenal’s Emirates Moment and a Title Race Vibe Check

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Arsenal’s massive win over Chelsea. There’s a deep dive into where it went wrong for Chelsea and how Arsenal got it done. Plus we take a moment to vibe check the title race and relegation battle. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Cohosts: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 20231 hr 5 min

Nations League Recap, NewCo and Arsenal-Chelsea Preview

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to recap the dramatic end to England’s UEFA Nations League and Olympic campaign. There’s a debrief on Scotland’s woeful results and reflections on the NewCo era and 3 p.m. blackout. Plus, a preview of the big match between Arsenal and Chelsea in the WSL. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Dec 07, 20231 hr 7 min
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