ORP Column

Villa shake things up with new boss Bignot and a demoted Davies – and they might’ve struck gold

January 28, 2021

Rich Laverty's Women's Football Column at The Offside Rule

The Villain’s move is a smart solution, combining age and experience with youth and potential, writes Rich Laverty. At first glance, Aston Villa’s decision to demote head [...]

What next for England Women as Hege Riise takes interim charge

January 21, 2021

In his latest column, Rich Laverty examines what the future holds for the Lionesses after Phil Neville’s reign as England Women manager. The Lionesses are all set for a new [...]

Women’s FA Cup suspended during lockdown for second consecutive season

January 14, 2021

From coin tosses to extensions into next season, Rich Laverty explores the potential next steps for this year’s competition. With news of COVID cases increasing and the UK [...]

Rich Laverty column: WSL players must learn lessons from Dubai debacle

January 8, 2021

With the postponements of Manchester City v West Ham and Aston Villa v Arsenal announced on Thursday after players’ trips abroad, teams need to take more responsibility in [...]

What next for Swedish champions Göteborg after back and forth with bankruptcy?

January 3, 2021

Despite Sweden’s rich women’s footballing heritage, another club is grappling with the prospect of folding. Here Rich Laverty takes a deep dive into the [...]

Push and pull between NWSL and FA WSL clubs as American loan deals come to an end

December 17, 2020

As the clock ticks on NWSL—WSL loans, British clubs have found themselves negotiating between players’ best interests, pre-season training needs from teams across the [...]

Referees come under scrutiny, new training ground for Spurs and United’s strength in depth

December 9, 2020

Rich Laverty takes a look at some of the biggest talking points in the Women’s Super League. Stoney got Groenen call just right It was a decision that could easily have had [...]

Toone gives food for thought, but Neville is set on experienced players to see out his Lionesses tenure

December 2, 2020

The England head coach’s emphasis on fitness and endurance throws down the gauntlet for young players to train up and work hard, writes Rich Laverty. Phil Neville set his [...]

Only Beard and Kirk have swapped one WSL club for another – most managers don’t return to the top flight

November 26, 2020

Birmingham City boss Ward will join their exclusive club if she can be swayed by West Ham but it’s hard to predict the future for sacked Spurs duo Hills and Amoros when [...]

Talents of rival Manchester sides set to star in Lionesses November camp

November 18, 2020

Manchester City’s Laura Coombs and Manchester United’s Lauren James are deserving of their international call-ups – and their recent WSL form proves it, writes Rich [...]