Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill for the annual 'Counter Pressed' love-in. We hear some amazing listener love stories and romantic dilemmas. We also share some of our own football love stories. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill, Jessy Parker Humphreys & Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the action from the Women’s FA Cup fifth round. There were no upsets, but there was plenty of drama. We hear about Becky’s trip to Rugby and Jessy’s transport woes on the way to Kingsmeadow. Plus we reflect on the Champions League knockout draw that finally took place last week. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill, Jessy Parker Humphreys & Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter ...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill and Tim Stillman from Arseblog to discuss the Subway Cup semifinal between Arsenal and Manchester City. A last-gasp Mary Fowler winner got the job done for City as they narrowly claimed a 2-1 win. Can they save their season with a domestic cup win? And how disappointed will Arsenal be to miss out on another League Cup final? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Tim Stillman Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to break down the chaos that was Manchester City's 3-4 loss to Arsenal. They then have a big debate about VAR in the WSL and discuss Chelsea‘s narrow win over Villa and United’s victory at Spurs. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss some late drama in the January transfer window. Chelsea are set to pull off a dramatic late move for Keira Walsh, Ingrid Engen also wants out of Barcelona, and Chloe Kelly has gone to her notes app to try and force a move from Manchester City. What does it all mean and why is it happening? We dive into all of that and answer some of your listener questions. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill &...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor- Gill from the press box at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea edge out Arsenal in a drama-filled clash. The win gives Chelsea a big lead in the title race, but is it over? We also reflect on the arrival of Naomi Girma and her pre-match parade. Plus, what next for Arsenal? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat about the Subway Cup quarterfinals and who went through in everyone’s favourite cup competition. We then get into the big transfer stories of the week as Naomi Girma became the first $1 million player in women’s football. The American is set to leave the San Diego Wave to join Chelsea in the NWSL. There was also a big arrival for Manchester City, as Brazilian star Kerolin has joined on a long-term deal. We also to...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through a memorable Manchester derby on Sunday night. Manchester City are out of the title race, but could their spot in the top four also be in trouble? We also discuss Chloe Kelly’s future after she was linked to a loan deal to Manchester United. Then we look at Arsenal after Renée Slegers was finally appointed permanent head coach and touch on some of the stories lower down the table. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humph...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill, and special guest Luca Russo, vice president women’s football Europe at Wasserman, for the latest episode of our Investigates series. This week’s deep dive is all about agents. What are the rules around representative players? How do you negotiate new contracts or push for a transfer? Find out all this and more. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more a...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys for the first episode of 2025! We have a bit of a recap on 'The Traitors' (spoiler alert) before diving into some of the stories from the fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup. Then we get into coaching news, Jonas Eidevall’s recent media interviews, and a bit of transfer chat. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for the third annual Counter Pressed Christmas Quiz. Tis the season of festive chaos and intense competition. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill, Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a round up of the final group games in the Women’s Champions League and to dish out the Counter Pressed Mid-Season Awards. We also unpack a very special delivery to celebrate the new sponsors of the League Cup. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to digest a dramatic weekend in the WSL. Manchester City suffered a shock defeat to Everton, we examine their injury crisis and discuss Chloe Kelly’s future. We unpack Chelsea’s draw with Leicester, their first dropped points of the season, and also give some love to Alessia Russo following a big run of scoring form. Finally, we run through some of the recent managerial departures from around the women’s game. Host: Flo Lloy...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a hectic weekend in the WSL, where 28 goals were scored across six games. Manchester United were busiest off the pitch after the club’s sporting director Dan Ashworth left and minority owner Jim Ratcliffe dropped more comments about the women’s team. They did actually beat Liverpool 4-0. We also touch on Chelsea’s chaotic win over Brighton and the relegation scrap that could be the most interesting story of the...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and special guest Daniel Geey, partner in the sports group at law firm Sheridans and author of many books in sport.We chat to Daniel about contracts, wages, image rights and transfer clauses. We also dive into the differences between the WSL and NWSL, collective bargaining agreements and the future of sustainable leagues. Should there be a salary cap in the WSL and what is a release clause? We cover it all in the latest edit...
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 Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
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: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more abou...
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 London derby victory. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher a...
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 continue their great start to the season. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer...
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 Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about ...
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 Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
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 frustrating draw for Manchester United against Brighton. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Pr...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through a big week in women’s football. They discuss the news that alcohol could be coming to the stands in women’s football. They then catch up on Jonas Eidevall’s exit and chat about who his successor could be. Plus, UWCL and a special birthday quiz for Flo. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Freda Ayisi to talk through another dramatic weekend in the WSL. Could Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the Emirates finally be the end for Jonas Eidevall? We discuss the future of the Arsenal boss. We also reflect on an important win for Chelsea and assess some of the areas Sonia Bompastor needs to focus on. We then dive into Manchester City’s late victory at Liverpool and the unstoppable duo of Bunny Shaw and Lauren He...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for the first UEFA Women’s Champions League episode of the season. They run through what happened in the first round of group games as Manchester City pulled off the result of the week with a memorable 2-0 win over Barcelona (05:59). There’s more pressure on Jonas Eidevall after Arsenal’s collapse in Munich (25:33), while Chelsea beat Real Madrid in a forgettable game at Stamford Bridge (40:36). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Gue...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through the big story of the weekend as Arsenal labored to a 0-0 draw with Everton. The performance raised more concerns for Arsenal fans ahead of a huge week, with games against Bayern Munich and Chelsea. We also reflect on the growing excitement in the WSL’s mid-table and answer some listener questions. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd...
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through another chaotic week in the world of the WSL. Confusion and frustration over UEFA Women’s Champions League fixture scheduling left everybody annoyed. There were crucial three points for City and an impressive performance from Brighton. Is a new and stronger mid-table forming in the league? We also look at an ugly win for Arsenal and check in with our Fantasy WSL points. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Fl...
