Articles by aidanlinning

Second half of WSL season preview: Intriguing battle for top three and close title race in store, but can anyone end champions Chelsea’s dominance?

January 12, 2023

The top-flight action returns this weekend with a top-of-the-table clash between Arsenal and Chelsea on Sunday that could be key to the title fight. While rock-bottom [...]

Argentina v France preview: Messi to finally realise World Cup dreams by breaking holders’ hearts

December 18, 2022

Reigning world champions France take on Copa America kings Argentina in a glittering final, an occasion between two confident sides which will prove to be a close run affair. [...]

England v France preview: Three Lions to reach semi-finals after dramatic penalty shootout win over holders

December 10, 2022

England have proven themselves to be a threatening team over the duration of this tournament, but against Les Bleus they should expect their quarter-final to go the distance [...]

New-look Man City face tough derby test but bringing Coombs in from the cold could prove to be a masterstroke

December 8, 2022

The revitalised 31-year-old’s started every game for City so far this season after not featuring much in the past couple of years. Now Coombs can cement her place as [...]

England v Senegal preview: Slick Three Lions to book their place in World Cup quarter-finals by overcoming resilient rivals

December 4, 2022

Focused England will get the job done against the Kings of Africa, but the pressure of knockout football presents a new challenge to overcome tonight, kick-off at 7pm, writes [...]

Former Frauen-Bundesliga champions Turbine Potsdam need plan to avoid sinking into relegation abyss

December 4, 2022

With additional TV money on offer for top-flight sides next season and Eastern regional teams snapping at their heels, there has never been a worse time for the Turbines to [...]

Wales v England preview: Kane to break home nations rivals’ hearts in tense World Cup decider

November 29, 2022

The Tottenham star will find his shooting boots in tonight’s Battle of the Brits, kick-off 7pm, putting the Three Lions through to the knockouts as Group B leaders — [...]

England v USA preview: experienced Three Lions to continue winning start against youthful American side

November 25, 2022

Southgate’s men will continue their strong start to the tournament, but a USA team with high-profile firepower will present a sterner challenge than their opener when the [...]

Fyre Festival 2.0: how will fan experience shape up at the Qatar World Cup?

November 19, 2022

As well as issues around LGBTQ+ rights and the treatment of migrant workers, early glimpses at the fan infrastructure at the Qatar World Cup show a place woefully [...]

Going global: how West Ham’s ambitious transfer strategy has made them one of the most intriguing teams in WSL

November 3, 2022

The East London club’s idiosyncratic use of the transfer market – promoting youth, scouting untapped leagues, and quickly selling on players – has seen them bring a [...]