Women’s Super League scores bumper new Barclays deal in win for new regime September 23, 2024 The Women’s Super League has secured a major boost after Barclays renewed its title sponsorship of the WSL and Championship on improved terms. Under the new deal Barclays says it has doubled its investment until 2028. Reports suggest the bank has committed £15m a year, starting from next season, in what is the biggest agreement [...]
New era, new challenges as Women’s Super League goes it alone September 20, 2024 Norbiton might seem an unlikely place for a revolution but nothing less than a new era in the history of the Women’s Super League (WSL) is in the offing at Kingsmeadow today. The season opener between champions Chelsea and Aston Villa will be the first fixture to take place since the WSL flew the Football [...]
Who gives a crap? Lewes FC confirm new sponsor of ‘crappiest kit of all’ August 14, 2024 Lewes FC, the world’s first gender equal football club, have announced eco toilet paper brand, Who Gives A Crap, as its new sponsor. It is claimed the kit will be the first “created by a toiled brand” as the club looks forward “to a season of clean sheets”. The two-year-deal sees the Who Gives A [...]
Football Regulator: Lawyers react to Kings Speech pledge July 19, 2024 On Wednesday King Charles III’s King’s Speech – on behalf of the new Labour government – included a commitment to a football regulator. The Football Governance Bill fell to the wayside at the end of the last Parliament after a snap General Election was called by then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. But Wednesday’s confirmation relating [...]
Women’s football clubs saw income grow by 50 per cent thanks to Lionesses Effect June 20, 2024 Aggregate revenues of the 12 WSL teams swelled to £48m in 2022-23 as more fans and brands took an interest in women’s football.
Euro 2024 effect: Brits more than double their spending on ‘all things football’ June 20, 2024 With Euro 2024 now in full swing Brits have more than doubled the amount they're shelling out on football-related purchases with match tickets, merchandise and pre-game pints all driving up consumer spending.
Epic sporting weekend proves sport can be cog in any government agenda May 28, 2024 With a General Election in full swing across the nation sports fans were treated to an epic weekend of action. So with so many events pencilled in across the next five years and numerous more beyond that, our politicians should promote sport to a priority talking point. City A.M. Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy writes. [...]
WSL: What do Chelsea and Manchester City need to win the title? May 18, 2024 Many are talking about tomorrow’s Premier League title race but the WSL is even tighter with Manchester City and Chelsea in the mix. the duo are level on points and close in goal difference with just one fixture remaining. Therefore a win for each side – away to Manchester United and Aston Villa respectively – [...]
Jack Sullivan: West Ham director on trophies, succession and creating a legacy May 15, 2024 Jack Sullivan is the son of West Ham’s biggest shareholder David Sullivan. He was raised in and around the Hammers and is using his experience to forge his own business path. In a ranging interview; he talks about his family, West Ham and the future. If you were to ask any fan of West Ham [...]
Arsenal Women make Emirates Stadium their main home after soaring attendances May 14, 2024 From next season Arsenal Women will play eight of 11 WSL fixtures at the ground, as well as any home games in the Women’s Champions League.