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A weekend of 4 games in the WSL, an improvement on last week at least! The Robins are at the top of the bill, some long awaited credit for Matt Beard as Bristol City make light work of Brighton. Handy wins for Manchester United & City and are Chelsea's tactics starting to resemble a boa constrictor? Plus, we rate WSL clubs' January transfer windows and preview next weekend's Matt Beard derby!! Sponsored by FotMob

More snow disruption meant we were left with just 3 WSL fixtures this weekend, still 14 goals though! We celebrate Iwabuchi's instant impact at Villa, Leah Galton doing Leah Galton things, Steph Houghton hits 150, Caroline Weir's class and the WSL x James Bond crossover you never knew you needed. Plus, Aston Villa's confusing interim managerial announcement and more limericks! Sponsored by FotMob

An actual full compliment of WSL games, IN JANUARY. The top of the table clash didn't disappoint; Fran Kirby doing Fran Kirby things, the Sam Kerr of old returns and Lauren James impact sub. Plus, we frisk the rest of the WSL results, P-Nev departs, Jayne Ludlow & Wales #strongertogether and the results of our WSL limerick competition! Sponsored by FotMob

We're gone for 3 weeks!! There's very little football to talk about but we're not short of talking points this week. We cover a one match WSL weekend, FA Cup matchups decided on a coin toss, Phil Neville's Miami Vice and the secrets of 'Emil Fayes'. Plus, the huge story of Dubaigate and the ramifications of ALL OF THIS for Women's Football. Sponsored by FotMob

Before we kick off TGTB for 2021, we should reflect on just how shocking a year 2020 really was. Enjoy this best of the 'final segment' from the season so far and marvel at the improvement in our mic quality! All about representation, funding and equal opportunity for Women's Football; statues for WoSo legends, the inequality of the UK winter sports package and encouraging the next generation by labelling girls' football academies 'non-elite'. Back next week with the return of the WSL and Dubai fallout! Sponsored by FotMob

Christmas Plonkcast comes but once a year! Our final podcast of the year and the booze is out. We review the final weekend of the WSL this year, curse more postponements and discuss the emerging title race. Plus, Lucy Bronze is FIFA's Best, Leah Galton for England and our annual 2020 WSL quiz! All this and, our Christmas tradition, which manager is in our Christmas stocking? Who's been the most helpful elf? Who's our Christmas pudding and who's been our Christmas cracker! Proudly sponsored by FotMob

We're award winners, or should that be 'Weir award winners'. A big thanks to everyone who voted for us at this year's Football Content Awards! We're calmed down in time to review a busy WSL weekend; a late Caroline Weir winner, West Ham & Spurs convince whilst Manchester United & Chelsea show their champions potential by grinding out wins. Plus, the Guardian's Top 100 Female Footballers and a new shirt giveaway competition. Lets hear your woso limericks!! Proudly sponsored by FotMob

WE HAVE CROWDS BACK IN (some of) THE WSL. We celebrate the return of fans, go in depth on Chelsea v West Ham and weigh in on an eventful WSL weekend! Plus, our Booze from a Boot race hots up, Fara Williams moonlights as a politician/scientist, the perfect unpredictability of Alanna Kennedy and the continued importance of Rainbow Laces. Winner of a Bronze Award for 'Best in Women's Football' at the 2020 Football Content Awards and proudly sponsored by FotMob.

In the absence of WSL action we swoop in on Euro 2022 qualifiers and talk about how Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and our pal Jayne Ludlow are getting on! Plus, another in-house Lionesses friendly, who's outperformed Viv, which mascot is most likely to be next West Ham manager and a preview of this weekend's WSL matchups! Proudly sponsored by FotMob

No football, no problem. Its been a busy week in the woso world with managerial changes at both West Ham & Tottenham in the Women's Super League and there's a rumour going around about that Hammers vacancy. The UK government show what they really think of Women's Football with the announcement of the Sport's Winter Survival Package (spoiler: its MUCH less than Horse racing & Motorsport) and we finally sneak in a trip to the continent! Proudly sponsored by FotMob

Manchester's neither red or blue! We've just about recovered from a bumper FA Women's Football weekend. We review a frantic Manchester derby, a crucial Birmingham derby and a kinda underwhelming London derby! Reading and Everton cancel each other out, Ebony Salmon steals Alex Morgan's spotlight and Tamsin brings her hot take on West Ham United. Plus, the Lionesses squad announcement. Proudly sponsored by FotMob

We've made it to our half-century of podcasts and Casey Stoney awarded one half of the pod with a special United win. We discuss Manchester United's battling first league win against a member of the 'Big 3', big wins for Manchester City & Chelsea and a round up of the rest of the weekend's WSL action. All this plus we discuss the labelling of girls' football academies as 'non-elite' and the impact this could have on the next generation. Proudly sponsored by FotMob

Never trust a Willie. It's an FA Cup Final special as we go in depth on Manchester City's extra time triumph over a battling Everton at Wembley. A couple of eggs short of a Houghton, classy Sam Mewis, Alex Greenwood's left peg, Sandy MacIver's Hall of Fame saves and a cameo from our pal Janine Beckie; we've got it all covered. Plus, a classic British Bonfire Night feature, as we look at who in the WSL needs a rocket, who's our sparkler and who has put on the best (firework) display of the season so far! Proudly sponsored by FotMob

This week we sit down with the CEO of Fearless Women, podcast host and author Sue Anstiss MBE to talk about the visibility of women’s sport, building communities that support female athletes and discuss the opportunities there are for more brands to get involved in this space.

Follow All Things Sport on Instagram for loads of additional content, and don’t forget to give Sue and Fearless Women a follow to stay up to speed with their journey.

Welcome to series five of The Game Changers, the podcast where you’ll hear from extraordinary, trailblazing women in sport. 

I am thrilled to say that this series of The Game Changers will be supported by Sport England, who have done so much to tackle the inequalities women face across all areas of sport.

From the much celebrated This Girl Can campaign and initiatives that help shape school sport for girls, to schemes that encourage more female volunteers in the workforce, support female coaches and officials and ensure more women take leadership positions on the boards of our sports organisations.

My remarkable guest list for this series includes:

• Eleanor Oldroyd – one of Britain’s most respected sports broadcasters
• Dame Sarah Storey – The most successful female British Paralympian of all time
• Alison Oliver – Chief Executive of the Youth Sport Trust
• Ebony Rainford-Brent – Cricket World Cup winner and now much respected sports commentator
• Katie Sadleir – Former Olympian, now General Manager of Women’s Rugby at World Rugby
• Tracey Edwards MBE – Skipper of the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race
• Judy Murray OBE – former international tennis player and coach to many champions including her sons Jamie and Andy
• and
   Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill – Olympic Champion and three times World Champion Heptathlete

The new series launches on Tuesday September 8, so please be sure to subscribe now, so you don’t any of the episodes.

You can find out more about all 41 of my incredible guests from this and the previous series at fearlesswomen.co.uk or find come and say hello on social media where you’ll find us on twitter, facebook and Instagram @sueanstiss or @thegamechangers__

The Game Changers podcast. Fearless women in sport
Thank you to Sport England for supporting this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

This week's guest is Dame Heather Rabbatts, a businesswoman whose career has covered law, government, sport and media, including high profile positions at the Football Association, Millwall Football Club, the BBC and Channel 4. 

Heather now heads the Women’s Sports Group so, as well and discussing her career and advice for leadership, we also explore the future of commercial income for women’s sport from rights deals to sponsorships.

I’m incredibly grateful to Barclays for supporting this series of The Game Changers which will focus on fearless women in football, reinforcing Barclay’s huge commitment to the beautiful game.  

Thank you to Barclays for supporting this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

Had Rose Reilly been born a boy, she would undoubtedly be celebrated as a national hero, one of Scotland’s greatest ever footballers. As it is, her amazing career and her story went untold for decades by those who should have be celebrating her incredible sporting achievements.

Eight league titles, World Player of the Year award, four golden boots, a professional career in France and Italy a World Cup medal. It’s a fascinating story and Rose is a delightful and entertaining guest on the podcast.

Once again, this series of The Game Changers is supported by Barclays and will focus on fearless women in football. In each of the 8 episodes I’ll be talking to a trailblazing woman, reinforcing Barclays huge commitment to the beautiful game.
The Game Changers: Fearless Women in Football
Thank you to Barclays for supporting this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

My guest this week is Stacey Copeland. Stacey has represented her country at an international level in two sports –  football and boxing. Following a successful football career, where she represented England, played in the FA cup final, and played overseas for six years in the US and Sweden; Stacey then went on to pursue her dreams of a career in boxing.

During her six-year amateur boxing career, Stacey became European silver medallist and three-time national champion. She then turned professional and 2018 became the first British woman to win the Commonwealth title.

I’m incredibly grateful to Barclays for supporting this series of The Game Changers which will focus on fearless women in football, reinforcing Barclay’s huge commitment to the beautiful game.  

The Game Changers: Fearless Women in Sport

Thank you to Barclays for supporting this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production

My guest today is Moya Dodd, one of the most influential women in global sport. 

Former vice-captain of the Australian women’s football team, Moya served on the board of Football Federation Australia and Asian football's governing body, before she became one of the first women to join the FIFA Council, where she took a lead role on gender reforms.

Moya still sits on FIFA committees along with the IOC Athlete’s Entourage Commission. She is Honorary President of Women in Sports Law, Chair of Common Goal and serves on the board of Barefoot to Boots.

I’m so grateful to Barclays for once again choosing to sponsor this series of The Game Changers which will focus on fearless women in football. In each of the 8 episodes I’ll be talking to trailblazer, reinforcing Barclays huge commitment to the beautiful game.

Thank you to Barclays for supporting this series of the podcast.

Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.

Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangers

Hosted by Sue Anstiss
Produced by Sam Walker, What Goes On Media

A Fearless Women production