Why did women’s football in East Anglia stand still for 30 years?
A spell of glory in the 1980s, then decades of obscurity. Ali Rampling tells the story of East Anglian women’s football, and the hopes for its future… Ipswich Town were [...]
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Hammers come knocking but Chelsea won’t budge: Hayes’ side shows discipline in latest win
West Ham showed their tenacity in resisting a Chelsea thrashing — unlike their last meeting in the Continental Cup — but still the Blues ground out a solid result, writes [...]
British and Irish female footballers follow the American dream with college scholarships
From elite facilities and intense training to developing model pros, Ali Rampling finds out why so many top prospects are tempted stateside. Ayres Hall, The University of [...]
Hege Riise lays down the gauntlet to dropped England striker Beth Mead
Hege Riise has told Beth Mead she needs to be performing consistently at club level for Arsenal if she is to force herself back into the Lionesses squad, writes Ali Rampling. [...]
This week’s winners and losers from word football
Rangers moved 19 points clear of Celtic and Chelsea’s Timo Werner continued his slump in form as Ali Rampling reflects on the winners and losers in the world of [...]
The alternative football awards 2020: Hissy fits, lockdown moves and wholesome content
As the curtain comes down on a miserable year, Ali Rampling has rolled out the red carpet one last time to bring you football awards with a difference. Best foreshadowing [...]
Mollie Green’s further education with WSL surprise package Birmingham City
The Birmingham City midfielder spoke to Ali Rampling about her old school days with former Liverpool and Manchester United team-mate Alex Greenwood, crossing the Merseyside [...]
This week’s winners and losers from world football
Ali Rampling picks out the teams riding high and on a low… Winners Cadiz Newly-promoted Cadiz are playing in La Liga for the first time in 14 years but have made a [...]
Winners and Losers
With cup upsets happening north and south of the border, Ali Rampling takes a look at this week’s winners and losers. Winners Marine FC Source: @BBCSport Eighth tier side [...]
This Week’s Winners and Losers
Ali Rampling reflects on the winners and losers of world football this week as Southend United recorded their first win of the League Two season and Barcelona had a week to [...]
The Offside Rule 