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Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to a massive weekend in the WSL. Manchester United host Chelsea while Manchester City face Arsenal. How will the table look and could Chelsea be about to take a huge step early in the season?
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill
Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Gilly Flaherty to chat through Arsenal’s disappointing draw with Aston Villa at the Emirates. Meanwhile, should Rehanne Skinner be worried after yet another heavy defeat for West Ham? And how good are Manchester United?
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Kate Longhurst & Gilly Flaherty
Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter
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Following the shocking and tragic news of Matt Beard’s passing we pay tribute to a much loved coach, mentor and friend. Beard had a huge impact on many in the women’s game and his legacy will live on in the WSL.
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Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Becky Taylor-Gilly & Kate Longhurst
Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys for a look at UEFA’s new second-tier club competition. What is it and why is it happening? We also sit down with Stef McLoughlin from Glasgow City about the impact this new competition could have on an independent football club.
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the return of a WSL icon as Sam Kerr made her long-awaited comeback for Chelsea. Plus we discuss Arsenal’s free-flowing attack and answer tons of listener questions.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys
Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Kate Longhurst to chat through the opening weekend of the WSL season.
First we take a look at our brand new studio.
Then we get onto Chelsea and Arsenal’s dominant wins, Everton’s derby day delight and a dream debut.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Kate Longhurst
Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Moyo Abiona to preview the start of the 2025-26 WSL season. Who will be champions? Which squad is looking light? And can anyone upset the ‘big four’ this year? We chat through it all in this bumper pre-season special.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Kate Longhurst, Moyo Abiona
Producer: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through some of the big stories from the summer of women’s football. We answer some listener questions on London City Lionesses and Barcelona and look ahead of the Champions League qualifiers.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Kate Longhurst, Becky Taylor-Gill
Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys live from Lionesses HQ in Zurich to reflect on an incredible win for England. Sarina Wiegman’s side delivered their best performance of the tournament when it mattered most. How did they do it and what the hell just happened?
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys
Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd Hughes
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill
Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill in Zurich to debrief on both Euro 2025 semi-finals. We unpack a narrow win for Spain over Germany and after an initial emotional pod in Geneva, we go deeper on England’s win over Italy.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill
Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys outside the Stade de Geneve for an instant reaction pod following England’s semi-final win over Italy. England were minutes away from being knocked out at Euro 2025 (again) but through a Michelle Agyemang finish and Chloe Kelly rebounded penalty, they’re in yet another final.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys
Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to reflect on the news that Jess Carter will be withdrawing from social media after suffering racist abuse.
We then discuss another chaotic quarter-final as Germany somehow beat France in a penalty shootout, breakdown Spain’s victory over the hosts, and look ahead to the semi-finals.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys
Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Theo Lloyd-Hughes to breakdown a mad night in Zurich as England somehow beat Sweden 3-2 penalties.
There was over 120 minutes of football played and lots of penalties missed. How did England claw back the game from 2-0 down? And what happened to Sweden?
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Theo Lloyd-Hughes
Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to look ahead to the Euro 2025 quarter-finals.
We look ahead to all four ties, ask whether England can recreate some Euro 2022 magic against Sweden, and see who will come out in the tight battle between France and Germany.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys
Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Theo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss England’s 6-1 win over Wales and look ahead to the quarter-final stages. There was more chaos in the rest of Group D as France came from behind to beat the Netherlands 5-2. We also reflect on Sweden smashing Germany 4-1 in the final game of Group C.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Theo Lloyd-Hughes
Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys in Zurich to look ahead to the final group game for England and Wales. England need to win to ensure they make it through to the knockout stages, Wales can’t progress but have one eye on an upset.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys
Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Becky-Taylor Gill to break down England’s emphatic 4-0 win over the Netherlands. We hear from Jessy Parker Humphreys from Zurich about Sarina’s Wiegman’s nerves before the game. Plus Sion Misra joins us to talk about Jess Fishlock’s historic goal against France.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Kate Longhurst, Becky-Taylor Gill, Jessy Parker Humphreys, Sion Misra
Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Moyo Abiona to chat through the second round of games in Group A and B. Norway and Spain have already book their places in the quarter-finals while Iceland and Belgium are already out of contention for the knockout stages. Plus, we look ahead to England’s huge game against the Netherlands and another tough clash for Wales.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Kate Longhurst & Moyo Abiona
Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Nedum Onuoha and Jessy Parker Humphreys to dissect a very disappointing night for England in Zurich. The Lionesses were dominated in their 2-1 defeat to France. Where does that leave their hopes of retaining their European crown? Plus we reflect on an emotional tournament debut for Wales against the Netherlands.
Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Guests: Nedum Onuoha, Jessy Parker Humphreys
Producers: Katie Baxter, Flo Lloyd-Hughes
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As someone who has no idea what this is about, this is a fascinating listen. I feel like I'm the mystery solver, just trying to piece this thing together.