The Whole 115 Yards: Women's Football Podcast

Join our host Freya Taylor-Hall for the second installment of Freya's Football Roundup as this week she discusses the key results and news from the leagues across Europe and the world!Starting with the WSL, Freya covers the highlights such as Aston Villa winning their first back to back games this season before moving onto the Women's Championship and discussing the battles at both the top and bottom of the table.Into Serie A Femminile where Juventus were crowned champions and Inter Milan made history for qualifying for their first ever UWCL while Sampdoria and Napoli battle it out for survival. Liga F with four more match days to come and all to play for at the bottom of the table and in the absence of the French Premiére Ligue and German Frauen Bundesliga this week, Freya welcomes newcomers: Canadian Northern Super League (NSL) and the American NWSL before wrapping up the episode with the UWCL Semi-Final first-leg disappointment for Arsenal and Chelsea.Remember to like and subscribe on all platforms @TheWhole115Yards for all of the latest women's football news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the brand new feature from The Whole 115 Yards: Freya's Football Round-Up, your one-stop podcast for women's football. Our new weekly feature sees our co-founder Freya Taylor-Hall take you across Europe and the world, picking out some key results from the world of women's football through special mini-match reports. This first episode covers the results from the Women's FA Cup Semi-Final, the Women's Championship, Serie A, Liga F, Premiére Ligue and the Frauen Bundesliga! Like and subscribe @TheWhole115Yards on all social media platforms to keep up to date with all of the latest news!If there's any league you'd like Freya to cover in particular, then you can email us at: hello@thewhole115yards.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first ever 'Meet the Manager Special", Freya sits down with Lincoln United Women's First Team Manager, Ricky Pledger, to talk all things "Whites" as they enter the fourth tier of women's football for the first time.Ricky discusses his coaching experience in football so far and what lead him to recently take on this role. We also discuss the impact of preseason and the recent frustrating defeat to Notts County in their opening game. Additionally, Ricky's talked about his personal experience of the changes within the women's game over the past few years, his hopes and expectations for the season ahead and of course the importance of having a growing number fans in the stands to cheer the team on.P.S. Listen until the end to hear which team and stadium Ricky would love to experience playing against too!P.P.S. Freya realised she said "Dance of the Knights" rather than "March of the Knights" by Prokofiev for the Sunderland AFC walkout music... typical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Freya and Lyndsey round up the weekend's WSL football and look forward to England international break! We also discuss refereeing standards, underrated players and the bright future of the Lionesses squad as some Under 23s make a fantastic impression. Follow us across all socials @TheWhole115Yards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Freya and Lyndsey are on their soapboxes about an incredible amount of topics; so come and join in the discussion! Key topics include: Match reviews and player performances from Villa's loss vs Manchester United and the draw with Bristol City. Detailed review of the Continental Cup win against Brighton and Hove AlbionDrama within officiating including THAT Chelsea vs Everton match and FA fines. The issue with introducing blue cards, when the thing we really need is goal-line technology. Rachel Daly's retrospective red card and massive gaps within the standards of officiating. And much, much more! Remember to find us across all social media channels @thewhole115yards and like and subscribe if you haven't already! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Freya and Lyndsey are back kicking off the first pod of 2024 with a bang!Some of our talking points this week are: Villa's heartbreak at being knocked out of the FA Cup by Everton.Uncertainty within the squad, player performance and who we need to still bring in in the transfer window. Vital 3 point win against Leicester and a review of the squad performance. Looking ahead to the Continental Cup match against Freya's home team Sunderland (before THAT drama kicked off - stay tuned for our review coming very soon) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special New Year's podcast, Freya and Lyndsey not only recap the last match of the season against Brighton, their winter transfer window wishlist and discuss which players across the WSL might be on the move. But! The second half of the podcast is dedicated to our motto of "by the fans, for the fans" as we hear from friends of the podcast as they share their favourite moments of 2023 through voicenotes. Join us as we reminisce about women's football in 2023 and look ahead to the growth of the game in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Freya and Lyndsey are joined by Peter @PeterJMacca who is the social sec for Everton Women! He gives us his take on the vital match at Villa Park. We talk: The importance of building an atmosphere at women's home grounds and the love of the friendly banter between the home and away fans. How key are the fans when it comes to supporting the club and their manager. Brian Sørensen as a manager and his plans for the club.We talk THAT Piemonte suspension and the impact it will have on the Villa vs Everton match. Proportional refereeing across the game, what makes a 3 match ban instead of a 1 match. Players to watch out for on Sunday. Peter always talks about the protests he's involved in concerning Everton Men's team and the Premier League sanctions. What do Everton need to do to challenge for those top spots? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode Freya and Lyndsey cast their eye over the October International break and analyse the Aston Villa women's team as they stepped up for their countries. They also discuss: The Lionesses performance, what is missing from the squad? Should the Olympics become an Under 23 tournament, giving the rising stars experience at that level before taking on International duty for the Nations League, Euros and the World Cup? Should the Ballon D'Or continue to offer a women's award considering most people see it as a 'tick box' event; considering the snub from Rema in THAT performance (and why did Novak Djokovic present the award to Aitana Bonmati?)Preview of the return of the league and Villa's opening game against Chelsea!Follow us across all socials @thewhole115yards for more content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we focus on Villa's recent loss against Spurs at home and discuss what the team need to do to get back into their winning ways? Should we be already looking at who to bring in in the winter transfer window? And has the international break come at the right time to actually take a moment to regroup and refocus?Quick predictions and previews as we look ahead to both Lionesses games, especially with a game against Scotland at the Stadium of Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freya (The Whole 115 Yards) is joined by Camilla from @ProfessioneCalciatrice for our first ever special!We discuss: Camilla's first time visiting the Emirates, her love for Arsenal and where her love of the WSL began. The current state of Serie A and the Italian national team and how leagues such as the WSL can be a beacon for other developing leagues around the world. We comment on how hard it is to buy women's football shirts with the correct font and patches What Jonas Eidevall's strongest starting XI looks like (following on from Alessia Russo's hostile reception at LSV)How the English FA have developed the women's game and what the future of women's football could look like. Find the video version of this podcast over on our Youtube Channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freya and Lyndsey talk to Arsenal fans Megan and Laura about THAT match at the Emirates on Sunday, with everything to play for for both teams. It was a massive win, and massive loss, for Arsenal and Aston Villa respectively. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe! Find us across all social media as 'The Whole 115 Yards' and you can even watch the video podcast of this episode over on our Youtube channel!Key talking points: - Expectations going into the game.- Maz Pacheco's surprise goal!- Power of substitutes- Overall analysis of player performances- Beth Mead's long awaited return.- Impact of social media on fan engagement and ticket sales. - Why women's football stadiums need to be more accessible- Does Villa Park actually count as a 'home' game? - Predictions for the top 3 in the league by Christmas. - Next up for both teams: score predictions. - Bonus question: Thoughts on Lina Hurtig and her role within the Arsenal squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the podcast we talk about THAT controversial match between Manchester City and Chelsea and what needs to be done about the quality of refereeing in the WSL and the wider football world.We give a massive shoutout to Khiara Keating, stepping into that number one role with ease.And finally, we look in depth at Aston Villa's defeat to Liverpool and what this could mean for yet another away trip to the Emirates.Remember to find us across all social media @TheWhole115Yards to join in the conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the WSL returns for 23/24 we're back to discuss all of the excitement of Gameweek 1!From super signings Martha Thomas and Mia Fishel making their mark, to Liverpool's shock win at the Emirates. We go in depth to analyse Aston Villa vs Manchester at Villa Park and talk about how this season could be the most competitive yet. We also check in with ex-Villa players in their new clubs and finally look ahead to Gameweek 2 and make our predictions as Villa travel to a strong Liverpool side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE'RE BACK! And so is the WSL 23/24 season. To get you in the mood for 1st October we've taken an in-depth look into the summer transfer window as we discuss and analyse the key players who have moved in/out or around the league. We also make our predictions for who's going to be top and bottom of the league come Christmas, as well as who might be the dark horse this season! As this is mega, wonderful, special extended episode (our key quotes alone should convince you to listen to the whole episode) but you can also find the timings below (so you can skip to your favourite teams if you want to).We're so excited to be back doing what we love, so come and join us on The Whole 115 Yards journey! Key Quotes: "When you think of Arsenal and Chelsea, they're the John Lewis of football teams." "The one and only muscles of Scotland, Kirsty Hanson""She grafts so hard and that's why we wanted to keep her. She's a perfect role model." "I don't normally get excited over goalkeepers, I'm turning into Emma Hayes." "It makes me think of the Devil Wears Prada. It's like when you can work a year for Miranda Priestley you can work anywhere. It's a bit like that with Emma Hayes." "The standard of the Championship was much higher last year, so Bristol should be able to come and compete and take points off the teams around them." "They struggled so much to score last season, they couldn't even hit a barn door with a banjo if they tried." Timings: Arsenal: 1:50- 8:25Aston Villa: 8:25 - 15:03 + supporter comments 25:30Brighton: 25:30 - 30:20Bristol: 30:20 - 35:00Chelsea: 35:05 - 42:10 + supporter comments and thoughts on CL -45:30Everton: 45:30 - 51:30 Leicester and last season’s points reflection: 51:30 - 59:45Liverpool: 59:45 - 1:02:45Man City: 1:02:45 - 1:07:30Man Utd: 1:07:30 - 1:18:15Tottenham Hotspur: 1:18:15 - 1:23:25West Ham United: 1:23:25 - 1:29:10Predictions for top and bottom spots by Christmas and our dark horse predictions 1:29:10 - 1:37:401:37:40 - end: Lionesses vs Scotland predictions and preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of season 1, we discuss the Women's World Cup Final in great detail and give our thoughts on the development of the Rubiales scandal which has overshadowed the great achievement of the Spanish Women's National Team. Our key talking points this week are: The growth of the women's game and support from the media.Was Lucy Bronze to blame for the Spanish goal?Does the Golden Glove reflect the best keeper?Should it have been a red card for Paralluelo?This England team always gave us hope, but we didn't come for the silver, we came for the gold.Record breaking transfer window offers for goalkeepers. Looking ahead to England's next international fixtures, will they come out fighting? Luis Rubiales and his inappropriate behaviour. #SeAcabó #ContigoJenniSafeguarding procedures in the women's game and wise words from Casey Stoney.What's next for the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE'RE GOING TO A FINAL! In this episode we discuss the history moment we found out the Lionesses had made it to their first ever Women's World Cup final and our predictions for the match against Spain. In this bumper episode, some key moments we discuss are: How the Lionesses are rewriting the narrative of what "English football" means. What a female footballer "looks like" and are we finally breaking the stereotype? "Cute football" and other feminine adjectives, why are there so many in the women's game? You can't have a team of 11 Alessia Russo's, you need an Alex Greenwood and a Mary Earps. It's a bit like the school playground where you only knew a couple of footballers so thought they were the best, regardless of if you'd seen them play or not. Has the bright light of Sam Kerr faded slightly? ALL players in the World Cup giving children, boys and girls, all over the world new role models. Do we miss the Chloe Kelly we saw in the Euros? Or do we like her new role better in this tournament? Catch 22: If Spain win, the players will have deserved it. If Spain win, HE and the federation get the credit. Possible Spanish threats and how to exploit them.Final predictions. Can we beat Spain again with both teams looking very different from the Euros? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we reflect on England's narrow win over Colombia and look at how our playing style will change yet again as we face the Matildas in the semi-final! Key talking points this week: There's more players on the pitch than Sam KerrLeah Williamson giving the team an extra boost by being thereDid we actually miss LJ?.... No. If there were more cards shown, would it have been a different game? Where is Rach actually playing? She's all over the pitch!They're fine to dish it out, but can't take it.If she gets shoulder barged, she's going out of the stadium and into the car park isn't she? Legacy of the Lionesses down underIn other news, Kirsty Hanson is officially a Villan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we react to England's incredibly tense performance and penalty shootout vs Nigeria to send them through to the quarter-finals! We also discuss THAT Lauren James red card, team formation and how we think the Lionesses will perform against Colombia. Including key quotes: Every game has felt like a finalKeira Walsh did a Katie McCabe to rise again 3 days later.Alex Greenwood doesn't get enough credit.This is what being a Lioness meansShe's so much more than a number 9It wasn't the game to start LJWatch out Sarina, I'm investing in a kipper.Who knows anymore, stats mean nothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we reflect on the Women's World Cup so far, shock eliminations from the group stages and our predictions for the winners in the 'Route to the Final'. We also look ahead to England vs Nigeria and what the Lionesses' path might look like should they advance further in the tournament. Find us at @thewhole115yards across all social media platforms to join in the conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.