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The Halfway Line Women's Football Show
Author: Jamie Spangher
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The Halfway Line Women's Football Show brings you all of the latest news, opinion and analysis of the women's game.
Editor in Chief Jamie Spangher is joined by co-hosts Beth McCowen and Tom Maher to break down the most topical happenings inside of the world of women's football.
Editor in Chief Jamie Spangher is joined by co-hosts Beth McCowen and Tom Maher to break down the most topical happenings inside of the world of women's football.
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Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show! In this episode, the team unpack yet another weekend of Women's Super League action as Chelsea share the spoils with Man United, and Man City see off Arsenal.Jamie, Beth, and Tom also bring the lowdown from the WSL2, NWSL, and League of Ireland as things are heating up. You can find the team's work on social media:Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Feature image from Man City via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show! In this episode, the team unpack an eventful weekend of Women's Super League action as Arsenal drop points to Aston Villa, Chelsea thrash West Ham, and Manchester United win over lacklustre Liverpool. Jamie, Beth, and Tom also give you all the updates you need from the WSL2, NWSL, and League of Ireland. To round things off, a game of goalless is closer than ever! You can find the team's work on social media:Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Feature image from Aston Villa via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show.In this episode, the team remember Matt Beard and Maddy Cusack, both gone far too soon. Their lasting impact on the game and on those around them will never be forgotten.Joined by SportsBeat's Laura Howard, Jamie, Beth, and Tom provide all the updates from the WSL, WSL2, NWSL, and League of Ireland. You can find the team's work on social media:Laura Howard - @laura_hwd on X, @laurahoward on BlueSkyTom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Feature image by Mariella Prew - @prewcaptures on Instagram.Please, reach out for help if you are struggling. Don't suffer in silence. Mind: 03001021234Samaritans: 116 123 (free from any phone)SANEline: 03003047000CALM: 0800585858Switchboard: 03003300630
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show! In this episode, the team look back on another weekend of Women's Super League action, unpacking all the drama including one very special comeback.Jamie, Beth, and Tom also give you all the updates from the WSL2, NWSL, and League of Ireland. You can find the team's work on social media:Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Feature image from Sam Kerr via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show! In this episode, the team look back on an exciting first weekend of the Women's Super League 2025/26 season. Jamie, Beth, and Tom also provide important updates on the WSL2, NWSL, and League of Ireland. Of course, things wrap up with another round of goalless! Can Beth put an end to Jamie's winning streak?You can find the team's work on social media:Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Feature image from Ellie Carpenter via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show! In this episode, the team recap a busy summer of movement in the Women's Super League, and preview what is sure to be another eventful season.Jamie, Beth, and Tom run through the signings of all 12 teams, and discuss what they expect from the campaign ahead.You can find the team's work on social media:Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Feature image from Olivia Smith via Instagram.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show! In this episode, the team recap their Player of the Tournament, Game of the Tournament and more...Jamie, Beth, Tom and Laura run through a historic night in Basel as the Lionesses brought football home... again.You can find the team's work on social media:Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Laura Howard - @laura_hwd on X and BlueSkyFeature image from Suzy Lycett @boodlepim on social media
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show! In this episode, with Jamie Spangher out in Switzerland, Tom Maher and Beth McCowen review the semi-finals of the UEFA Women's European Championship, and analyse what Sunday's final between the Lionesses and Spain might have in store.Will the reigning European champions hold on to their title, or will the world champions finally stake their claim on the tournament? You can find the team's work on social media:Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Feature image from @weuro2025 on Instagram
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show! In this episode, with Jamie Spangher out in Switzerland, Tom Maher and Beth McCowen are joined by Craig Barter to review the quarter-final stage of the UEFA Women's European Championship, and analyse what the semi-finals might have in store.We also get a special insight into Italy from Jamie, and of course, finish off with a round of goalless. You can find the team's work on social media:Craig Barter - @capt_music on InstagramTom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Feature image from @weuro2025 on Instagram
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show! In this episode, with Jamie Spangher out in Switzerland, Tom Maher and Beth McCowen are joined by Craig Barter to review matchday two of the UEFA Women's European Championship group stage, and analyse what matchday three has in store.The team break down each group, and provide their insight ahead of what is sure to be an exciting final few days before the knockouts. We also get insights from Dutch journalist Roos Schelen, and Arsenal Women extraordinaire Adam Salter.You can find the team's work on social media:Craig Barter - @capt_music on InstagramTom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Feature image from @weuro2025 on Instagram
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show! In this episode, with Jamie Spangher out in Switzerland, Tom Maher and Beth McCowen are joined by Emily Herbert to review matchday one of the UEFA Women's European Championship group stage.The team break down each group one team at a time, and provide their predictions ahead of what is sure to be another exciting week. We also get insights from Dutch journalist Roos Schelen, former Lioness Fara Williams, and Brighton's Nikita Parris.You can find the team's work on social media:Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show! In this episode, Jamie Spangher, Tom Maher, and Beth McCowen preview the UEFA Women's European Championship ahead of Wednesday's opening fixtures. The team break down each group one team at a time, and provide their predictions ahead of what is sure to be an exciting summer in Switzerland. You can find the team's work on social media:Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!On this episode, Jamie Spangher, Beth McCowen and Tom Maher decode England's recent international break as the Lionesses roared past Portugal before falling to Spain days later.The team nit-pick Sarina Wiegman's 23-player Euro 2025 squad and speak on key absences following the information of Bright's withdrawal and Earps and Kirby's international retirement.Two wins from two for Ireland and Australia, the latter of which have landed a new head coach in Joe Montemurro!The U.S. Women's National Team were back to winning ways, as Emma Hayes continues to make her mark.We decode recent controversies surrounding multi-club owner Michele Kang, and deep dive into the WSL2's decision to retain Sheffield United's place in the second division despite recent relegation.You can find the team's work on social media:Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
In this special episode of The Halfway Line Women's Football Show, Beth McCowen is joined by Bournemouth Sports club captain Kitty Norman. The centre-back shares her journey in football and how she juggles this alongside a career as a lifeboat helm for the RNLI. Kitty is a true inspiration both on the football pitch, helping Bournemouth Sports to secure their status in the FA WNL next season, and off the pitch as she helps save lives at sea. For the past seven years, Kitty has worked for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution both in her profession and as a volunteer. Kitty’s video is available to watch now on the Behind The Ball YouTube channel here.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show, live from Wembley Stadium!Jamie Spangher and Beth McCowen provide live commentary and analysis as the Lionesses fly past Portugal in a 6-0 victory under the arch.Aggie Beever-Jones bagged a hat-trick in just 33 minutes, whilst goals from Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly twisted the knife even further.Tom Maher provides analysis elsewhere as Ireland pinch a late victory over Turkey.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!We take a look back at a historic weekend as Arsenal defeated Barcelona to claim the UEFA Women's Champions League.Stick around for the end as Arsenal fans let us know what it means to be Champions of Europe.
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show.On this bonus episode, Jamie Spangher, Beth McCowen and Tom Maher preview this Saturday's UEFA Women's Champions League Final between Arsenal and Barcelona in Lisbon.The team break down their predicitions, provide analysis into the ones to watch, and try their best at answering the question on everyone's minds. Can Arsenal do it?You can find the team's work on social media:Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyTheme tune: 1995- Berna Roma
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!On this episode, Jamie Spangher, Beth McCowen and Tom Maher break down the Adobe Women's FA Cup Final that saw Chelsea secure the domestic treble after an emphatic 3-0 victory over Manchester United under the arch of Wembley Stadium. The team roll through the match and dissect the absence of Sir Jim Ratcliffe in contrast to Chelsea's support. We also hear from United captain Maya Le Tissier following the game.We return to our usual NWSL and League of Ireland catch ups, before diving into a heated discussion about Lyon's rebrand under Michele Kang.The team also speak about the negative implications of Nike's decision not to provide Poland with a new kit ahead of EURO 2025.You can find the team's work on social media:Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSkyJamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!On this bonus episode, Jamie, Beth and Tom preview Sunday's Adobe Women's FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United.The team break down both Chelsea and Manchester United, providing their predictions for the clash. Stay tuned until later in the episode to hear from FA Cup legends Izzy Christiansen and Gilly Flaherty who give their predictions!You can find the team's work on social media:Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Welcome to the inaugural season of The Halfway Line Women's Football Awards!Drum roll please... Our panel have devised their very own award ceremony to celebrate the end of the 2024/25 Women's Super League season.Tune in to hear who each panellist crowns the winner of a vast array of awards, such as Player of the Season, Manager of the Season, Shock of the Season and much more!You can find the team's work on social media:Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSkyBeth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky