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The Women's Football Show

talkSPORT

232 episodes

6 days ago

talkSPORT brings to you The Women's Football Show - celebrating the very best of the WSL and beyond.

Join former Lioness Lianne Sanderson as we bring you top analysis, debate and a big line up of guests each week - whether it's the Women’s Super League, FA Cup, International matches, news or transfer gossip, we have got you covered!

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talkSPORT brings to you The Women's Football Show - celebrating the very best of the WSL and beyond.

Join former Lioness Lianne Sanderson as we bring you top analysis, debate and a big line up of guests each week - whether it's the Women’s Super League, FA Cup, International matches, news or transfer gossip, we have got you covered!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/232)

The Women's Football Show

The Lionesses' Homecoming defeat - and Man United's Hannah Blundell joins the show!

Have the Lionesses been brought back down to Earth after their huge Euros win? The European champions were beaten 2-1 by Brazil in their homecoming match. Lianne Sanderson breaks down that result with talkSPORT's Uma Gurav. Plus. she looks ahead to Tuesday's clash against Australia with the founder of The Halfway Line and Aussie football expert, Jamie Spangher! Man United's Hannah Blundell also joins the show to discuss their WSL and Champions League hopes this season! And we reflect upon Jess Fishlock's fantastic Wales career as she hangs up her international boots.

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6 days ago

57 minutes 30 seconds

The Women's Football Show

Charlton's WSL hopes, Kira Rai on online abuse and the future of Fantasy WSL

Could Fantasy WSL be the key to unlocking the league's potential? Could Charlton make it to the WSL next year? And what is it like to score a 3-minute hattrick? All that and more on the women's football show! Lianne Sanderson is joined by Peterborough United's Kira Rai who discusses facing racist abuse and what more needs to be done to prevent it. She also discusses how she fought back to score a 3-minute hattrick recently! Charlton manager Karen Hills also joins the show to chat about promotion hopes. Content creator Nance Baker lifts the lid of her lifestyle - and the founder of Aerial Fantasy's Fantasy WSL App Dani Gonçalves talks about the future of her game!

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2 weeks ago

53 minutes 23 seconds

The Women's Football Show

The closest WSL title race yet? And Johan Djourou joins the show!

Are we set for the closest WSL title race in recent history? Lianne Sanderson breaks down all the results from a huge weekend of WSL action after big wins for the big four. Uma Gurav also joins the show to look back on an intriguing first round of Champions League ties and to predict a shock WSL winner this season... Plus, Lianne has a special chat with former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou who reflects on his time at the club, as well as his role with the Swiss FA during Euro 2025. He tells us what the Euros has really meant for women’s football in Switzerland. Heidi Smith, the author of Play On: From Adversity to Advantage Through 140 Years of Women’s Soccer chats about her book and Croix Soto breaks down what life is like in the Northern Super League in Canada!

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3 weeks ago

59 minutes 34 seconds

The Women's Football Show

Should Chloe Kelly have celebrated against her former side - and are the Gunners now OUT of the WSL title race?

Should Chloe Kelly have celebrated her Arsenal goal against her former side Man City? Are the Gunners now OUT of the WSL title race? And what is the secret to Spurs' success so far this season? Lianne Sanderson brings you all that and more on talkSPORT's Women's Football Show . She'll be joined by Tottenham manager Martin Ho to discuss their incredible run of form - plus you'll hear from Alex Scott and Fara Williams ahead of the start of the new-look Women's Champions League! And after announcing that she will retire at the end of the season, Ali Riley, the New Zealand captain who took the nation to their first ever World Cup win, tells us why she’s been blown away by the reaction to that announcement.

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4 weeks ago

1 hour 9 minutes 43 seconds

The Women's Football Show

Have Chelsea run away with the WSL already?

Lianne Sanderson returns to pay tribute to Matt Beard, her close friend and former manager. She is then joined by The Guardian's Tom Garry to dig into the secrets behind the transfer window and the latest WSL results. Plus, Crystal Palace's newest recruit, Ruesha Littlejohn joins the show to discuss her new club, playing for Republic of Ireland and representation in the women's game. And a new survey from Women in Football reveals the realities of what it is like to work in the football industry as a woman. CEO Yvonne Harrison discusses the results from that.

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1 month ago

1 hour 28 seconds

The Women's Football Show

A Tribute to Matt Beard

Following the sad news of the passing of Matt Beard, Shebahn Aherne brings you the Women's Football Show where we will pay tribute to one of the greats of the game. You'll hear from Sonia Bompastor, Renee Slegers, Millie Bright and many other voices who were fortunate enough to work alongside Matt Beard. We will also be joined by Man United's Elisabeth Terland to reflect on what it means that the club have reached the Champions League group stages for the first time in their history. And Leicester's Asmita Ale reflects on her side's start to the season.

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1 month ago

52 minutes 33 seconds

The Women's Football Show

A thrashing for London City, Arsenal the "comeback Queens" & Sam Kerr returns to the WSL

Lianne Sanderson returns with talkSPORT’s Women’s Football Show after a jam packed WSL weekend with goals galore…

Everton defender, Maz Pacheco, joins the show to discuss a move back home and what the blues hope to achieve this season.

PLUS as if Chelsea could get any stronger, they broke a club record deal to sign Alyssa Thompson from Angel City. Her former coach, Becki Tweed, reveals exactly how good the striker can be.

AND a West Ham super signing by day, and a social media sensation by night…Ffion Morgan tells all on joining the WSL and an historic EUROs for Wales.

For more talkSPORT women's football content, head to @talkSPORTWomensFootball on YouTube!

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1 month ago

59 minutes 28 seconds

The Women's Football Show

Are Arsenal title contenders? Can Everton make the top four? The WSL is back!

The WSL is back and Lianne Sanderson is joined by talkSPORT's Uma Gurav to unpack the weekend's results - are Chelsea still the ones to beat? Are Arsenal title contenders? And can Everton break into the top four?

London City Lionesses goalkeeper, Sophie Hillyerd, joins the show to reflect on their opening 4-1 defeat to Arsenal. Sophie is the only player remaining from pre-takeover days and offers insight into what Michelle Kang is like as club owner.

Plus NBC host, Rebecca Lowe, reflects on her broadcasting career and the growth of the women’s game.

And Sam Biccarino, the host of the podcast Decoding the WSL, breaks down the stats from the weekend!

For more talkSPORT women's football content, head to @talkSPORTWomensFootball on YouTube!

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1 month ago

1 hour 5 minutes 23 seconds

The Women's Football Show

Arsenal to win the WSL? Olivia Smith to win Player of the Year? Liverpool to be relegated? talkSPORT's Big WSL Preview Show!

Should Arsenal really have reloaned Euros hero Michelle Agyemang to Brighton? Can the Gunners defend their Champions League title AND finally take the WSL off Chelsea’s hands? And while Liverpool’s men defend their title, could their women’s team be in danger of relegation?

All that and more as Lianne Sanderson returns with talkSPORT’s Women’s Football Show. She chats to Man City defender Kerstin Casparij about whether the light blues can recover from last year. Plus former Leeds attacker Lucy Ward joins to give her WSL predictions! And you’ll hear from Man United boss Marc Skinner who reveals his take on matcha latte…

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2 months ago

59 minutes 18 seconds

The Women's Football Show

England Lionesses - Back 2 Back EURO Winners!

England Lionesses are back to back, history making, Euro 2025 winners! After beating Spain 3-1 on penalties on Sunday, they successfully defended their Euro title! Lianne Sanderson hosts the final show of the Euros as she and Courtney Sweetman-Kirk, Uma Gurav and Angelia Kelly discuss a historic win for England and an incredible tournament all round in Switzerland.

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3 months ago

46 minutes 20 seconds

The Women's Football Show

It's an England vs Spain final... AGAIN!

Lianne Sanderson is back and England are back in another final! She's joined by her former teammate and England captain Mary Phillip to discuss the Lionesses victory over Italy. She's also joined by talkSPORT commentator Kev Hatchard to discuss the other semi final which saw Spain beat Germany. You'll hear from Euros and World Cup winner Ari Hingst and finally Sanderson's selection returns!

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3 months ago

54 minutes 14 seconds

The Women's Football Show

The Lionesses beat Sweden on Penalties!

After a nail-biting penalty shootout , England are through to the semi fails of the Euros! Adrian Durham joins Lianne to discuss what was a resilient performance from the Lionesses. Lianne is also joined by Italian Football Expert Daniele Fisichella to preview England's semi final opponents - Italy! We’ll also have a bit of fun as Lianne and Adrian go head to head in a Euros quiz and you’ll also hear Sanderson's Selection as always.

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3 months ago

49 minutes 8 seconds

The Women's Football Show

England beat Wales 6-1 and sail through to the QF's!

So the group games are over and England & Wales finally know their fate! England finished second in the group and Wales fourth. Meaning England will go on to play Sweden in the QF's and Wales are unfortunately heading home. Lianne Sanderson is joined by Adrian Durham and Gabriella Jukes to discuss all the fallout from that final group game. Lianne also rounds up the other drama from the tournament and you'll hear from inside the England camp too!

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3 months ago

44 minutes 42 seconds

The Women's Football Show

England win 4-0 but Wales fall to defeat!

Lianne Sanderson is back with another instalment of the Women's Football Show after England beat The Netherlands 4-0 and Wales lost 4-1 to France in Switzerland last night. She is joined by Uma Gurav to discuss England's assured performance and Rehanne Skinner to find out what went wrong for Wales. As always you'll then hear Lianne's round up of the rest of the games from this week as well as some exclusive content from out in Switzerland.

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3 months ago

45 minutes 44 seconds

The Women's Football Show

The Euros begin - England and Wales suffer opening game defeats!

It's the first show of the Euros! Join Lianne Sanderson as she breaks down England and Wales opening group stage losses to France and Netherlands respectively. Adrian Durham joins to discuss England whilst Abi Davies speaks to Lianne about Wales. There's then a round up of all the other action from the tournament so far and we can hear some exclusive interviews from the England and Wales camp too!

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3 months ago

45 minutes 47 seconds

The Women's Football Show

Euro's preview special!

Lianne Sanderson is back and joined by friends to preview the upcoming Euros in Switzerland that gets underway on Wednesday! Lead talkSPORT presenter for the tournament Adrian Durham joins Lianne to discuss England's chances at defending their crown, DJ Katie Owen joins to assess Wale's chances at their first ever Euros and finally Uma Gurav takes you through some of the other runners and riders at the tournament. We'll then head inside to hear from some of the Lionesses ahead of everything kicks off on Wednesday.

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4 months ago

51 minutes 29 seconds

The Women's Football Show

Arsenal are Champions of Europe!

Join Lianne Sanderson one final time this season as she celebrates Arsenal winning the Women's Champions League after beating Barcelona in Lisbon on Saturday. She's joined by both Jamie Spangher and Uma Gurav to discuss the win and you'll hear from some of the winning squad members and the manager Rene Slegers. Finally, despite the domestic season being over, the NWSL is in full Swing so Lianne speaks exclusively to KC Current forward Temwa Chawinga!

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5 months ago

59 minutes 14 seconds

The Women's Football Show

Chelsea win the domestic treble - but can Arsenal conquer Europe?

Chelsea wrapped up their unbeaten domestic season by defeating Man United in the FA Cup final! But could Arsenal rub salt in their wounds by winning the Champions League trophy they so wanted? Lianne Sanderson breaks down all that and more. talkSPORT's Uma Gurav joins to reflect on what went wrong for United, while Arsenal blogger Tim Stillman previews the big European finale in Lisbon. Plus, you'll hear from Chelsea's Niamh Charles ahead of a huge summer of women's sport.

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5 months ago

44 minutes 21 seconds

The Women's Football Show

The 24/25 season is OVER!

Lianne Sanderson is back after the final WSL weekend of the year. She kicks things off by being joined by goalkeeper coach Sophie Harris, Goalkeeper Emily Orman and defender Maddie Wild from London City Lionesses to discuss their incredible promotion from the Championship to the WSL. Women's football writer Beth McCowen then joins her to assess the WSL from the weekend and the past year. Finally Lianne gives her 'WSL wrapped' and takes a look back at some of her favourite moments from the WSL 24/25 season!

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5 months ago

1 hour 1 minute 52 seconds

The Women's Football Show

London City Lionesses are WSL bound!

Lianne is joined by her former England teammate Fern Whelan to discuss all the WSL drama from the past week including Chelsea being crowned champions of the WSL... again! They also celebrate the amazing achievement of London City Lionesses winning the Championship and being promoted to the WSL. Top topics in the game such as care for players, and also the treatment of players by clubs such as Wolves and Hull City Ladies are addressed. Finally Lianne is joined by Trans footballer Francesca after the FA's ruling that Trans women will no longer be able to compete in women's football.

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6 months ago

54 minutes 58 seconds