Wiegman slams player-coach relationships amid Leicester City investigation March 26, 2024 England manager Sarina Wiegman has weighed in on the player-coach relationship debate in women’s football, describing such associations as “very inappropriate”. The Lionesses’ boss was asked to comment on the situation after Leicester City boss Willie Kirk was placed under investigation by his club after he was accused of indulging in a player-coach relationship. “I [...]
WSL table and run-in after Chelsea go top following West Ham win March 24, 2024 Chelsea returned to the top of the WSL table with a 2-0 victory over West Ham on Women’s Football Weekend. The women’s football initiative takes advantage of the international break in the men’s game to put the WSL and Championship front and centre. Chelsea’s title rivals Manchester City went three points clear on Saturday with [...]
‘Do you want to be an astronaut?’: Baroness Sue Campbell on power of women’s football March 8, 2024 Baroness Campbell reflects on eight years running women's football at the FA.
Sport’s coming home: Women’s World Cup, Ryder Cup and Tour de France on UK’s list of 70 targets for next decade March 5, 2024 The Solheim Cup and World Athletics Championships are also on the list.
Former TV boss Dawn Airey appointed chair of women’s football NewCo March 4, 2024 Airey has chaired the WSL since joining the FA in 2019.
Ratcliffe: This is the beginning of a new Manchester United journey February 20, 2024 Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Manchester United’s journey back to the top of world football starts now after completing his £1.3bn deal to become minority owner of the Premier League giants A year and three months after the club announced a strategic review, and 58 days after a deal was struck, there is finally a new [...]
Manchester United Women’s revenue overtakes some men’s professional clubs February 19, 2024 It is the latest sign of the growth in women's football.
WSL: Chelsea clash with Man City could be key for Hayes’ Champions League dream February 16, 2024 Chelsea Women host second-placed Manchester City in the WSL on Friday night in a game which could blow the title race and Emma Hayes’ final season wide open. With Chelsea three points clear of City after 13 games, this match is crucial for both sides but even more so for the hosts. Win and the [...]
If football is pricing you out, try a new sport. You’ll love what’s out there February 15, 2024 City A.M. columnist Ed Warner issues a rallying call to those who cannot afford to go to the football. There are incredible sporting experiences out there for just a few quid, so get Goggling and take in a new sport. Fancy watching your favourite Premier League team at an away match? Think again. You’ll likely [...]
Chelsea approach Lyon and Bompastor amid Hayes replacement search February 14, 2024 Chelsea Women have reportedly approached Lyon’s Sonia Bompastor as a potential replacement for Emma Hayes. Hayes will leave the Blues at the end of the season to take up a role with the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT). Bompastor has won the Champions League as both a player and a manager and is the [...]