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The Bold Tackle
Sophie Howard & Oliver Howard
55 episodes
8 months ago
The world of football has changed. The development we have seen over the past decade is breathtaking. For a long time, professional football has been evolving far beyond a Saturday afternoon beer with the mates, willing your team on to excellence and triumph on the pitch. It unites people from the most diverse backgrounds and gives purpose to so many, but it is a hard-fought industry. A world full of glory and recognition but also one filled with disappointment and pain. A world in which financial gain often prevails over a player’s well-being and in which a good performance outweighs the mental stability of the individual. A world in which the development and growth of women’s football is breaking records everywhere we look, but yet, these athletes are still fighting for acceptance, recognition and equal opportunity every single day. What is it truly like to be a professional athlete in this environment? How do you deal with your worth so often being sought to be dependent on your performance on the pitch? In this podcast we are ready to tackle bold topics in sport, highlight the women's football industry and speak about the unspoken. If you are ready to get an insight into what really goes on behind the scenes, join us on our journey and listen in to The Bold Tackle.
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The world of football has changed. The development we have seen over the past decade is breathtaking. For a long time, professional football has been evolving far beyond a Saturday afternoon beer with the mates, willing your team on to excellence and triumph on the pitch. It unites people from the most diverse backgrounds and gives purpose to so many, but it is a hard-fought industry. A world full of glory and recognition but also one filled with disappointment and pain. A world in which financial gain often prevails over a player’s well-being and in which a good performance outweighs the mental stability of the individual. A world in which the development and growth of women’s football is breaking records everywhere we look, but yet, these athletes are still fighting for acceptance, recognition and equal opportunity every single day. What is it truly like to be a professional athlete in this environment? How do you deal with your worth so often being sought to be dependent on your performance on the pitch? In this podcast we are ready to tackle bold topics in sport, highlight the women's football industry and speak about the unspoken. If you are ready to get an insight into what really goes on behind the scenes, join us on our journey and listen in to The Bold Tackle.
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Episodes (20/55)
The Bold Tackle
Grassroots Football Is for Everyone—And Here’s Why It Matters
Women’s football has come a long way, but there are still barriers to break. In this episode of 'The Bold Tackle,' we sit down with Megan Connolly, Football Development Officer for Leicestershire and Rutland FA, to discuss the push for more opportunities, the importance of role models, and why coaching isn’t just about football knowledge. Whether you’re a player, a parent, or just a fan, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss!
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8 months ago
30 minutes

The Bold Tackle
More Than a Game: Rachel Corsie on Football, Life, and Leadership
Join us on The Bold Tackle as we sit down with Aston Villa and Scotland captain Rachel Corsie. From navigating injuries to leading teams, Corsie shares her journey in professional women's football, insights on resilience, and the evolving dynamics of the sport. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the sacrifices, leadership lessons, and what drives one of the game’s most inspiring figures.
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11 months ago
49 minutes

The Bold Tackle
The 17 Month Comeback: The Inspiring Journey of Jane Ross
Jane Ross shares her remarkable story — from humble beginnings on a small Scottish island to playing for top clubs and her determined fight back from a major injury. An inspiring look at passion, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence.
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12 months ago
36 minutes

The Bold Tackle
Breaking Barriers: Kirsty Hanson on Football, Confidence and Perseverance
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a pro footballer? Aston Villa’s Kirsty Hanson opens up about self-doubt, perseverance, and the unseen struggles behind the success. Tune in for an inspiring journey!
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1 year ago
48 minutes

The Bold Tackle
Reality check
After a tough run of games with one draw and two losses from the first three games this season, we will be sitting down to discuss what really happened last week for Leicester's Women. Here, we'll be analysing all three games individually and Sophie will be giving us her thoughts on not only what went wrong or right but also where this leaves the team. We'll be discussing the secret behind the very solid performance against Arsenal, the trade off between consistency and squad rotation for the cup game vs Bristol and lastly the very disappointing performance against Palace. What went wrong? Summarised, it's too early to panic but last Sunday was definitely a reality check according to Sophie.
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1 year ago
21 minutes

The Bold Tackle
Celebration at King Power Stadium
Being back to just the two of us, we used this opportunity for a brief catch up on the latest happenings. Here, we will be discussing the first 2024/25 WSL game for the Foxes against Liverpool last weekend and will be looking towards this upcoming Sunday when Leicester’s Women take on Arsenal in their first game back at home at the King Power Stadium since the summer. According to Sophie, nothing quite beats playing back at home in front of the own fans and this time, we’ll have an extra special supporter in the stands watching very closely. A Sunday full of celebrations – a birthday party across the pond, a milestone recognition accompanied by a family reunion and a long-awaited home appearance back together with the Foxes fans.
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1 year ago
11 minutes

The Bold Tackle
Fueling for Success: Nutrition Tips and Myths
Are you on strict diet? What about carbs? They’re bad for you, aren’t they? What about animal products? And what about sweets? Do I have to cut them out completely? For this episode, we were joined by Tom Jackson, former performance nutritionist for LCFC’s Academy and LCFC’s Women's Team to discuss all things nutrition. From general guidelines for a healthier diet and the tailored approach for athletes to the discussion around the fear of carbohydrates and the dangerous trend of under-fueling in female athletes, Tom gave us an insight into his knowledge and daily work.
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1 year ago
54 minutes

The Bold Tackle
The Pressure of Performance
Am I going to make it? Will the manager pick me? I don’t think I can come back from this injury… In this episode Sophie is joined by her teammates Jani and Lena to delve into the topic around the multifaceted nature of pressure faced by athletes. The discussion centres around three primary areas of pressure: the pressure to succeed, the pressure of selection, and the self-imposed pressure to meet high personal standards. Herewith, the three teammates give their very different experiences with pressure – external and internally imposed- and give us an insight into their pressure management strategies.
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1 year ago
26 minutes

The Bold Tackle
A Journey of Growth, Performance, and Promise
Rounding off the series about Leicester’s trip to Australia with this episode, we will be discussing the latter stages of the trip and will be highlighting the two big games played. A solid performance against Man City losing only on penalties and a huge 5-2 win over West Ham saw Leicester’s women complete the trip on a high and return to the Midlands with a solid amount of confidence and having had great experience on and off the pitch. From impressive fan support and built relations to club promotion and promising performances, the trip to Down Under was a great success and according to Sophie will be the first of many such trips abroad.
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1 year ago
19 minutes

The Bold Tackle
Oz Adventures: First Impressions, Cultural Discoveries, and Tournament Hopes
From Koala cuddles and an Aboriginal experience getting to know the country's history and culture to open training sessions and exploring the best coffee places in town – it’s been a great first couple of days for the Leicester Women in Perth. For this episode, Sophie was joined by two of her teammates – Janina Leitzig and Lena Petermann – to discuss their first impressions of Perth, their trip highlights so far and what they expect from the upcoming games in the tournament.
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1 year ago
20 minutes

The Bold Tackle
Foxes Down Under
The Leicester City Women are off to Down Under! After briefly addressing LCWCF’s first two friendlies in week three of pre-season and discussing the importance of promoting Women's football and tailored marketing during this time, we dive straight into the Foxes pre-season tour to Australia. From Jetlag management strategies and training load adaptation to the multi-facetted purpose of this trip, Sophie will be giving us an insight into everything we need to know about the venture to the other side of the world.
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1 year ago
22 minutes

The Bold Tackle
Transfer Dilemmas: The Realities Behind the Rumours
What if at the end of the transfer window your manager comes up to you and says: "Look, we’ve had pre-season to look at you and we don’t think you’ll be getting loads of game time this season. However, we’ve got an opportunity for you to go out on loan to club X, which could be essential for your development." Only problem – the club’s at the other end of the country. What do you do? Would you go? What about your family? Do you commute? Surely that’s not feasible. In this week’s episode we’ll be discussing the transfer market with all its rumours and speculations. Further we’ll be addressing the different lengths in transfer windows between the men’s and women’s game, will be highlighting the difficult decisions that have to be made during this time and lastly will be discussing the role and incentive money plays in such transfers.
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1 year ago
17 minutes

The Bold Tackle
Train. Recharge. Repeat.
We’re finally back everyone! After a long summer break, we are back with the next round of discussions and behind the scenes insight. In this first episode of the new series, we will be discussing the summer break, international duties and the season ahead. From quality time with the family and the goal of qualifying for next year’s women’s Euros with Scotland to returning to Leicester for pre-season under the new leadership – Sophie will once again be giving us her thoughts and first-hand insight. Simply said, it’s great to be back!
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1 year ago
18 minutes

The Bold Tackle
And that's a wrap - an emotional end to the season
And that's a wrap! In the final episode of this season, we'll briefly recap Scotland’s recent international break and highlight Sophie’s latest milestone. We'll also dive into our summer plans, including a surprise visit and our annual trips to see family. Additionally, Sophie will share her perspective on being a twin and the challenges of living far apart. Thank you for all your support, dear Bold Tackle listeners. It's been an incredible first season, and we can't wait to return with more insightful and enjoyable discussions next season two. Have a great summer break, everyone, and see you soon!
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1 year ago
19 minutes

The Bold Tackle
There's a tiger waiting around the corner
Recently, more and more professional athletes have shared their stories and experiences with mental health struggles. Their willingness to shed light on these internal battles is significant and has likely helped many people facing similar challenges, both on and off the pitch. But who supports these athletes during these tough times? Who is there for them when they are left alone with their thoughts? Is there a connection between mental well-being and performance psychology? What if we told you that confidence isn't always necessary for peak performance? Jess Thom, the head of performance psychology for Team GB at this year’s Olympics, sat down with us to discuss these very topics. From the importance of training your brain to think positively to distinguishing between feelings and behaviors when discussing confidence, Jess provides incredible insights into her work. She also shares how everyone can use performance psychology to elevate their game.
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1 year ago
49 minutes

The Bold Tackle
A season of challenges, graft and growth
With the last game for the 2023/24 season just having passed, in this week’s episode we will be taking the time to review and reflect on the past twelve months. As much as it’s fair to say that Leicester City’s women did not reward their performances with enough convincing results throughout the season, Sophie insists that, yet, it was a season that indicated that the club and team are moving in the right direction. A season with many challenges, that however was defined by and will be remembered for the team’s togetherness, resilience, and fight.
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1 year ago
17 minutes

The Bold Tackle
You need to be obsessed
"What do you actually want to do with football?" That’s all it took for Christie to plot her path to get to where she wanted to be. It is this encounter with her PE teacher that challenged her to think about where she wanted to take 'this whole footballing thing' and to locate the stepping stones she needed to become the elite level athlete she is today. This week, we were joined by Scotland international and Birmingham City captain Christie Harrison-Murray. After sharing her own journey that took her across the world and back again, we will be digging deep into Christie’s secret to performing at the elite level year after year. Further, we will be discussing Christie’s absolute team player mentality and how she manages to deal with challenges and setbacks. Lastly, Christie will be sharing her drive to give back to the next generation and will leave all listeners with her advice on what it takes to become a professional athlete.
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1 year ago
37 minutes

The Bold Tackle
Turning the tables
Time to pass on the mic and switch sides. In this episode, we have turned the tables and give Oli a go on the hot seat. Oli will be answering a bunch of quick-fire questions to give us an insight into his life and way of thinking. From his hypothetical very first team meeting as manager and his journey and drive behind self-employment to the biggest lesson life has taught him in recent years – an episode full of remarkable insights. Thank you, Oli, for your vulnerability and for sharing your stories and knowledge. A slightly uncomfortable experience for the man usually in charge of the questions, but one that has given our listeners an incredible insight into who Oli is and what we can all learn from the eldest of us four.
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1 year ago
36 minutes

The Bold Tackle
Safe. Another year of WSL
Looking to close the gap to the teams above or wanting to increase the gap behind? This year, the table standing for Leicester’s Women is very different to last year’s and after Bristol’s loss at the weekend, the team mathematically is safe and has nothing to do with relegation. How does this change your mindset or even playing style? What are the feelings in camp? And, given last year’s history, did relegation play any role throughout the season? In this week’s episode, we will be looking at the current league standing for Leicester and will herewith discuss the different existing feelings compared to this time around last year. Further, we will be highlighting the misalignment of performances and results for the team and will be addressing the importance of the final three games – collectively and individually.
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1 year ago
19 minutes

The Bold Tackle
So, so close
It’s been an absolute rollercoaster of emotions for the Leicester Women these last couple of days. Excitement, nerves, joy, heartbreak, disappointment, and pride. They’ve been through it all. In this week’s episode we will be discussing and analysing last weekend’s FA Cup semi final between the Foxes and Spurs. Here, we will be discussing the present battle between disappointment and pride and will be hearing a few new voices sharing their thoughts on the game and messages for the fans.
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1 year ago
20 minutes

The Bold Tackle
The world of football has changed. The development we have seen over the past decade is breathtaking. For a long time, professional football has been evolving far beyond a Saturday afternoon beer with the mates, willing your team on to excellence and triumph on the pitch. It unites people from the most diverse backgrounds and gives purpose to so many, but it is a hard-fought industry. A world full of glory and recognition but also one filled with disappointment and pain. A world in which financial gain often prevails over a player’s well-being and in which a good performance outweighs the mental stability of the individual. A world in which the development and growth of women’s football is breaking records everywhere we look, but yet, these athletes are still fighting for acceptance, recognition and equal opportunity every single day. What is it truly like to be a professional athlete in this environment? How do you deal with your worth so often being sought to be dependent on your performance on the pitch? In this podcast we are ready to tackle bold topics in sport, highlight the women's football industry and speak about the unspoken. If you are ready to get an insight into what really goes on behind the scenes, join us on our journey and listen in to The Bold Tackle.