“Clubs need to constantly assess their own practices and strive for inclusivity.” Speaking to Emma Birch, Sports Officer at Warwick Students’ Union, she highlighted the importance of ongoing learning to become more inclusive. The England Cricket Board (ECB) recently announced their belief that cricket can become the most inclusive sport...
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A few days on from England's success, Laura Howard reflects on the magnificent scene witnessed from inside Wembley Stadium.
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Wembley awaits for England, whose 4-0 rout of Sweden sees them reach the final of the Women’s European Championships. Their success this summer proves inspirational to millions but the opportunity it provides cannot be allowed to slip away. Tears of joy marked Ellen White’s face at full-time, but they meant...
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Buoyant chants of ‘it’s coming home’ filled Old Trafford as England kicked off the Euros triumphant against Austria. Following further demolitions of Norway and Northern Ireland, the Lionesses will have their eyes firmly fixed on the prize of a home Euros victory, but this victory will be hotly contested. As...
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With Chelsea successfully defending their title, and with many players putting on memorable displays across the season, I have taken on the mammoth task of constructing a definitive FA Women’s Super League Team of the Season. This season’s Golden Glove winner, Manuela Zinsberger, with 13 clean sheets from a possible...
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Coventry United charted an escape from relegation that wouldn’t seem amiss unfolding on the set of a Hollywood production. The FA Women’s Championship (FAWC) side overcame a ten-point deduction in dramatic fashion with an injury time screamer away at Watford. At the turn of the year Coventry United, the University...
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Chelsea have continued their domestic dominance and sealed the Women’s Super League (WSL) title for a record third season in a row. In what is shaping up to be a rivalry for the ages, the Blues finished just one point ahead of fellow Londoners, Arsenal, on a dramatic final day....
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Christmas time: hope, joy, relaxation. Or that’s what you’d expect. The story for Coventry United LFC was anything but. Coventry entered the Christmas break, customary in the women’s game, following an upturn in form and with the hope that they would be able to build on this in the new...
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“We shouldn’t expect lower standards for women’s football, we should demand that VAR and goal-line technology is part of our sport and as soon as possible.” These were the words of Emma Hayes following Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in their season opener. There is no disputing Hayes’ assertion that...
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Just five games into the season and the Women’s Super League has already thrown up its fair share of shocks and thrillers. Excuses have been as abundant as goals; this season looks set to provide plenty more entertainment. It was predicted by many that the WSL would shape up to...
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Seemingly unlimited time to indulge in my latest save of Football Manager, the novelty of a computerised Grand National, and attempting the feat of spelling my name on Strava have all undoubtedly had their charms over lockdown. The return of sport to our screens and parks in 2021, however, has...
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Laura Howard reviews the most recent album from singer-songwriter Jake Bugg.
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The most highly anticipated game of the FAWSL’s opening weekend saw a clash of two title hopefuls in the Champions League finalists and defending champions, Chelsea, and last year’s third-placed team, Arsenal. Held at the Emirates and broadcast on Sky Sports, the game truly set the standard for where women’s...
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