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You Have the Power: Find Your Strength and Believe You Can by Leah Williamson and Suzy Wrack You Have the Power You Have the Power: Find Your Strength and Believe You Can by Leah Williamson and Suzy Wrack Join Leah Williamson, captain of the England women’s football team, as she shows you that you can be a leader at any age, and that huge things can happen when you believe in yourself! In the summer of 2022 Leah led the Lionesses to victory in the European Championships – now she wants to show you that you can achieve anything you put your mind to, both on and off the pitch, no matter what other people say. This positive guide for life will inspire you to lead like a pro, and motivate you to do what you love. Written with journalist Suzanne Wrack, You Have the Power is filled with stories from Leah’s own life and tons of brilliant advice, to show young girls how to find their strength and empower them to follow their dreams. Available to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Have-Power-Strength-Believe/dp/1035023164/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/257-3022985-0041206?pd_rd_w=okLBv&content-id=amzn1.sym.40f919ed-e530-4b1a-8d7e-39de6587208d&pf_rd_p=40f919ed-e530-4b1a-8d7e-39de6587208d&pf_rd_r=6NPJN3T8Y16ZTHR29WC8&pd_rd_wg=tKco0&pd_rd_r=8695eca5-c007-49db-8dd0-c62fd12bd30c&pd_rd_i=1035023164&psc=1

Elise Hughes' goal secures Crystal Palace's spot at the top after a 1-0 win over Birmingham City Back Match Report Soaring high: The Eagles land at the top of the table Elise Hughes' goal secures Crystal Palace's spot at the top after a 1-0 win over Birmingham City Crystal Palace Women 15 April 2024 By Paul Donegan Crystal Palace moved to the top of the Women’s Championship table with a 1-0 win over Birmingham City on Sunday afternoon. Elise Hughes scored the only goal of the game for the Eagles late in the first half. The Blues had Jade Moore sent off just after the hour mark before Lucy Thomas saved a late Palace penalty. Laura Kaminski lined her side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Ria Percival and Fliss Gibbons both got forward in full back positions with Alexia Potter, the deeper midfielder, dropping back to help in defence. Hopcroft got forward from midfield to support the attack. Emily Simpkins, who was in charge of Birmingham after Darren Carter’s departure during the week, lined the Blues up in a 4-4-1-1 formation. With Choe Yu-Ri and Lucy Quinn both attacking on the wings to support Libby Smith, the formation changed into 4-2-3-1 when going forward. An early Birmingham free kick was easily claimed by Lambourne, but apart from this it was a quiet start to the match with no shots at goal in the first 20 minutes. Moore was booked in the 9th minute after she committed a foul. In the 20th minute, the visitors had the first opportunity of the match when Charlie Devlin played in Smith but with the ball bobbling, she put her shot over the crossbar. The home sides first chances came in the 27th minute when Hughes saw an effort blocked then Isibeal Atkinson’s low shot was saved by Thomas. Devlin’s shot was blocked by Potter on the half hour mark, and at the other end, the visitors goalkeeper claimed a deep cross from Gibbons in the 36th minute. A minute later, Molly Sharpe played in Annabel Blanchard and her curling shot was tipped behind by Thomas for a corner as the Eagles had their best chance of the match so far. Just after one minute of additional time at the end of the half had been indicated, Hughes scored her 16th goal in the league this season to give Palace the lead from close range, finishing Blanchard’s cross. Claudia Walker came on at half time for Lucy Quinn on the right side of Birmingham’s midfield. Smith let the ball bounce after a cross into the area and put an effort over in the 49th minute as the visitors had the first opportunity of the second half. The hosts had the next chance when Sharpe passed to Blanchard who played the ball onto Atkinson whose shot went narrowly wide in the 57th minute. Rebecca Holloway’s powerful run down the left side for the Blues finished with the ball being put behind for a corner. Moore was sent off in the 62nd minute after receiving her second yellow card for a handball when she stopped a Palace attack in the middle of the pitch. This led to Birmingham changing to a 4-4-1 formation with Devlin dropping back deeper into midfield. Shortly after this, Palace made a change with Atkinson coming off and Araya Dennis on which meant Sharpe moved to the left side of midfield with Dennis on the right. Jade Pennock came on as a substitute for the Blues in the 69th minute, making her first appearance after recovering from a hamstring injury she sustained in December. Gibbons shot from 25-yards went just wide of the post in the 79th minute as Palace went close to scoring a second. In the final minute of the match, the Eagles were awarded a penalty after Hughes had been brought down in the area. Blanchard stepped up to take the spot kick but her low effort towards the corner was well saved by Thomas. Birmingham had a late free kick but this came to nothing. Crystal Palace easily held on for the rest of the match to move two points clear of Sunderland and three clear of Charlton at the top of the Championship table with two games remaining. The defeat ended any hope the Blues had of winning the league. Line-ups Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1) : Lambourne, Percival, Everett (c), Nolan, Gibbons, Potter, Hopcroft (Guyatt 90’+2), Sharpe, Blanchard, Atkinson (Dennis 66’), Hughes Unused substitutes: Negri, Arthur, Filbey, Reilly, Doran, Watson, Larkin Goal – Hughes 45’+1 Birmingham City (4-4-1-1): Thomas, Herron, Louise Quinn (c), Lawley, Holloway, Choe (Pennock 69’), Moore, Agg (Harrison-Murray 89’), Lucy Quinn (Walker 46’), Devlin (Cho 69’), Smith (Pullen, 89’) Unused substitutes: Clarke, Dungate, Wilson, Hall Booked – Moore, Walker Sent off – Moore 62’ Referee – Magdalena Golba

All square at Wembley in goalless draw as USA boss Emma Hayes returns to England Back Match Report Nothing to separate England and the USA in Wembley friendly All square at Wembley in goalless draw as USA boss Emma Hayes returns to England Edward Payne 1 December 2024 By Paul Donegan ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us.

Stevenage claim 5-0 victory over Kings Lynn Town Back Match Report ERWFL Premier Division: Kings Lynn Town v Stevenage Stevenage claim 5-0 victory over Kings Lynn Town Ed Payne 13 October 2022 By Ed Payne It was a five-star performance from Stevenage as they dismantled a tricky King’s Lynn Town at The Walks on Sunday. The goals were shared amongst the team alongside an unfortunate own-goal as Boro’ claimed all three points to maintain third place in the ERWFL Premier Division. After a few early probing balls from Stevenage, they broke again down the right flank. Anna Re sent a teasing ball over the defence and Amy Makewell turned around her marker to collect the ball and slot home past Christina Vivas. That was the 30th goal of her Stevenage career and set her apart as the third highest goal scorer of all time. With just over ten minutes of the half remaining, Boro’ doubled their lead. Kelsey Millen burst forward and saw her initial shot saved and cleared back to her, where she sent a looping shot into the top corner for her first goal at the club. Celine Ray faced her biggest challenge of the half before the next goal. A terrific save down low when Jodie Hopkins-Duckhouse found herself alone in the area. The third goal came just five minutes later when Vicky Neal fed Becky Shephard sent a hard, high shot towards goal from thirty yards that Vivas could not keep out. The second half saw Stevenage pick up where they left off. As they battled forward with ten minutes of the half elapsed, Neal won the ball back in the eighteen-yard box. Her little touch gave Amy Gooderham space to get behind the defence and send a low shot to the left of Vivas for the fourth goal of the game. Stevenage continued to pressure Town and the tireless Gooderham continued to cause problems. After some excellent work down the left, she cut into the box and sent a low ball across goal that Town defender Frances Peeling turned in to her own net for a five-goal lead. Tilly Sands came the closest for Town with a low driven shot from distance, but it did not trouble Ray in the Stevenage goal. Millen and Gooderham both had late opportunities to add to their goals, but neither could find the net. In the end it was a comfortable victory and Boro’ move on to next week as they continue their defence of the County Cup in Ware against Wodson Park Ladies. Stevenage: Ray, Re, Nebbitt, Farmer, Neal (c), Price, Millen, Shephard, Greenwood, Gooderham, Makewell Subs: Manning, Webster, Bellinger Goals: Makewell, Millen, Shephard, Gooderham, Peeling (OG)

Manchester United v Everton Photographer Ryan Asman Everton took an early lead over the Red Devils and saw the best action of the first half. Manchester United roused after their half time break and netted four goals with Ella Toone earning herself a brace. Goals from Katja Snoeijs, Millie Turner, Ella Toone and Leah Galton.

Women’s Football Yearbook 2021-22 by Chris Slegg, Tom Garry and Beth Pritchard Women’s Football Yearbook 2021-22 Women’s Football Yearbook 2021-22 by Chris Slegg, Tom Garry and Beth Pritchard This is the fifth edition of our unique, ground-breaking book – the first and only book of its kind. Already recognised as the authority on the women’s game, ‘The Women’s Football Yearbook’ is the definitive annual – offering unrivalled information, photos, facts and figures on all England’s leading teams. Playing in goal is possibly the closest experience sport offers to being a superhero. Flying through the air to save the ball, to rescue your team, to thwart those in enemy colours. The objective of Women Football Yearbook is to drive female participation at all levels of the game. It is a collection of stats, insight, irreverence and analysis, telling the definitive story of the 2020/21 season. With an entry on each of the 24 clubs competing in the WSL and Championship as well as the England national team, the book also contains a foreword by UEFA women’s football chief and former FIFA World Best Player Nadine Keßler. All the key statistics, league tables and results are included. ‘The Women’s Football Yearbook’ is simply a must-have for everyone who loves the beautiful game. Available to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Womens-Football-Yearbook-2021-22-Chris/dp/1906796343/ref=sr_1_1?crid=326BMQNXGZ3H&keywords=womens+football+yearbook&qid=1685727923&s=digital-text&sprefix=womens+football+yearboo%2Cdigital-text%2C148&sr=1-1-catcorr

West Ham end Aston Villa's perfect start with a 2-1 victory in 103 minute thriller Back Match Report WSL: Aston Villa v West Ham West Ham end Aston Villa's perfect start with a 2-1 victory in 103 minute thriller Ryan Asman 19 October 2022 By Paul Donegan West Ham beat Aston Villa 2-1 in a dramatic match in the WSL on Saturday. West Ham took a two goal lead in the first half thanks to Dagny Brynjarsdottir and Honoka Hayashi. Alisha Lehmann saw her penalty for Aston Villa saved by Mackenzie Arnold in the second half before Kenza Dali got a goal back for the hosts. Hawa Cissoko was sent off for the visitors in injury time after appearing to throw a slap at Sarah Mayling. Hammers manager Paul Konchesky and another member of the coaching staff were shown red cards after a melee on the touchline as Cissoko left the pitch. Carla Ward had won the WSL Manager of the Month after Aston Villa had won their first two league games, and Rachel Daly had won WSL Player of the Month after scoring three goals in her first two league games. West Ham came into the game off the back of losing their last two league games after winning their first. Both had drawn in the Conti Cup two weeks ago before winning penalty shoot-outs for an additional point. The Hammers opened the scoring in the 2nd minute when Brynjarsdottir headed in a Kirsty Smith corner and scored in her the third successive game for West Ham. Aston Villa had a couple of half chances before the away side doubled their lead in the 14th minute. Hayashi scored her first goal for the club with a low finish from about 6 yards out. Daly headed wide from a corner in the 17th minute as Villa looked to get back into the game. At the other end, Viviane Asseyi collected the ball after a poor back pass, rounded the goalkeeper but went out wide and shot into the side netting. Hayashi shot over three minutes later. Mayling then saw her free kick for Villa take a deflection off the wall and was saved by Arnold. Arnold was booked in the 32nd minute after a ‘coming together’ between her and Daly which resulted in the Villa forward falling to the ground. Arnold saved a volley from Daly in the 38th minute, and a minute later the home side shot over from around 25 yards out. The closest Villa came to scoring a goal in the first half came in additional time when Anna Patten’s headed from a corner hit the outside of the post. Arnold was warned about time wasting early in the second half. Risa Shimizu tested Anna Leat with shot in the 60th minute as West Ham looked to go further ahead. Villa had a number of chances shortly after with Arnold making a save from Kirsty Hanson, and Patten’s header was also saved by the Hammers goalkeeper. Aston Villa were awarded a penalty in the 72nd minute when Kate Longhurst was adjudged to have handballed. Lehmann stepped up to take the spot kick which Arnold saved diving to her right and pushing the ball away before it was cleared. Villa did find the net in the 77th minute. Daly passed to Dali who scored with a shot into the top corner from about 15 yards to set up an exciting last 15 minutes or so. West Ham prevented Villa having any clear chances though with Daly sending a shot over in the 90th minute but the offside flag was up anyway. An altercation between West Ham's Hawa Cissoko and Aston Villa's Sarah Mayling occurred in extra time. Photo: Ryan Asman In the first minute of stoppage time, Mayling pulled Cissoko back as she tried to break. Then there was some pushing and shoving between the two before Cissoko raised her hands at Mayling. Referee Cheryl Foster immediately showed the West Ham player a red card and booked Mayling for her part. Cissoko took her time leaving the pitch and as she passed the dugouts there was an alteration between the coaching staff. After speaking to the fourth official and assistant referee, Foster sent off Konchesky and another member of the backroom team in the fourth extra minute. Villa had a few half chances in the remaining additional minutes but were unable to score an equaliser as they fell to their first defeat of the season. The win leaves West Ham sixth in the league after the weekend’s matches, Villa are fourth. Next weekend, Aston Villa are at home to Everton on Saturday, and West Ham are at home to Reading on Sunday. Line ups Aston Villa: Leat, Mayling, Patten (Harding 78’), Turner, Pacheco, Corsie (c), Dali, Blindkilde, Lehmann, Hanson, Daly Unused substitutes: Boye-Hlorkah, Draper, McLoughlin, Gregory, Goodwin, Rabjohn, MacPhail, Mullett Goal – Dali 77’ Booked – Mayling 90’+1 West Ham United: Arnold, Shimizu, Fisk, Cissoko, Smith, Longhurst (Filis 88’), Brynjarsdottir (c), Hayashi (Snerle 58’), Evans, Kyvag (Atkinson 75’), Asseyi Unused substitutes: Hillyerd, Walker, Houssein, Flannery Goals – Brynjarsdottir 2’, Hayashi 14’ Booked – Arnold 32’, Snerle 75’ Sent off – Cissoko 90’+1 Referee – Cheryl Foster Attendance – 1,753

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Europe’s Next Powerhouse?: The Evolution of Chelsea Under Emma Hayes by Abdullah Abdullah Europe's Next Powerhouse? Europe’s Next Powerhouse?: The Evolution of Chelsea Under Emma Hayes by Abdullah Abdullah Chelsea FC have enjoyed unprecedented success in England and Europe since Roman Abramovich arrived in 2003. The men's team has set a phenomenally high benchmark, which the Chelsea women's team now aims to follow. Club director Marina Granovskaia has one overarching mission: to replicate the men's team model and transform Chelsea Women into a European powerhouse - a side to rival the acknowledged queens of Europe, Olympique Lyonnais Féminin. So how has coach Emma Hayes set up her side to achieve superpower status? This book dissects the tactical concepts of the team, breaking down each phase of play, and explores the factors that make them a super-club with a viable chance of winning the elusive UEFA Women's Champions League. From team tactics to in-depth player analysis, Europe's Next Powerhouse? reveals the factors that have put them on a path to be a force in England and Europe for years to come. Available to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09PFFZ4GH/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1

LCL vs Bristol City Photographer Edward Payne London City Lionesses continued their unbeaten start to the 2024/25 season with a 2-1 win at home over Bristol City.

The Addicks pick up the points in a South London match-up of the Conti Cup Back Match Report Conti Cup: Charlton Athletic v Crystal Palace The Addicks pick up the points in a South London match-up of the Conti Cup Charlton Athletic Women 12 January 2023 By Paul Donegan Charlton beat south London rivals Crystal Palace 2-0 in the Conti Cup on Wednesday evening at The Oakwood. Emma Follis and Taylor Bell scored the goals during the second half. Karen Hills included new signing Alex Hennessy in Charlton’s starting line-up. This was one of five changes from the side that beat Milton Keynes Dons in the FA Cup at the weekend. Dean Davenport made six changes to Palace’s starting eleven from their 5-1 win over Watford at the weekend in the cup. There was a strong wind blowing throughout the match, being behind Charlton in the first half. In the early stages, both sides produced some nice build up but the final ball was lacking. The visitors had the first opportunity of the game around the 19th minute when Paige Bailey-Gayle’s cross was cleared only as far as Fliss Gibbons whose shot was blocked. The wind was causing corners to be problematic at both ends with a Charlton one almost drifting straight in. Hennessy had a shot deflected wide for Charlton. The home side were playing some nice football now and creating chances with Mel Johnson having a shot blocked by Anna Filbey. Johnson had another effort soon after but this one was saved by Natalia Negri. The Addicks next chance came when Johnson played in Freda Ayisi but her shot went just the wrong side of the post. Johnson then saw an effort cleared off the line. Crystal Palace’s best chances of half came late in it after Bailey-Gayle had switched over to the left side of the pitch. The Jamaican international sent in a cross that found Polly Doran who played the ball back to Annabel Blanchard but her shot went over. Charlton did have the ball in the net but it was disallowed for offside. A Bailey-Gayle cross again lead to a chance for the Eagles but Molly Sharpe this time shot over just before half time. Goalless at the break. Bailey-Gayle had the first effort of the second half but it was blocked by a Charlton defender. Ella Rutherford had two efforts at goal in quick succession for the hosts but the first one was easily caught by Negri and the second one went over. There was a delay as Palace’s Ellie Noble received treatment on the pitch before being stretched off. Wish her a quick and full recovery. The rain had now started to fall and it wasn’t very nice conditions with the wind blowing it down the pitch. Charlton took the lead in the 75th minute when Ayisi kept in the ball in near the goal line, then played the ball back to half-time substitute Follis who finished. Crystal Palace were denied an equaliser when Jess Gray produced a brilliant save to tip over Sharpe’s volleyed effort. Soon after, both Elise Hughes and Sharpe were just unable to get on the end of a Bailey-Gayle cross. Charlton did have the ball in the net again but the referee’s whistle had long gone for a foul. It was 2-0 in the first minute of stoppage time when Bell finished from close range after Follis initial shot had been saved. The Addicks 2-0 win sees them move into second position in their Conti Cup group. Lewes and Bristol City play each other next week to see who wins it. Both sides are back in Championship action on Sunday with Charlton travelling to take on Blackburn Rovers whilst Crystal Palace are at home to London City Lionesses. Line ups Charlton Athletic: Gray, Johnson (Follis 46’), Simpkins (c) (Mills 90’+3), Ayisi, Hennessy (Henson 65’), Skeels (Ross 46’), Rutherford (Bruton 65’), Bashford, O’Rourke, Roe, Bell Unused substitutes: Rogers, Addison, Norton, Cook Goals – Follis 75’, Bell 90’+1 Booked – Bruton 80’ Crystal Palace: Negri, Doran, Johnson (c) (Waldie 46’), Filbey, Gibbons (Reilly 46’), Peplow, Noble (Arthur 65’), Guyatt (Hughes 73’), Bailey-Gayle, Sharpe, Blanchard (Olding 46’) Unused substitutes: Kitching, Haines Referee – Kirsty Dowle

Olympique Lyonnais Féminin: Queens of Europe by Abdullah Abdullah Olympique Lyonnais Féminin: Queens of Europe Olympique Lyonnais Féminin: Queens of Europe by Abdullah Abdullah No other club in women’s football can match the record of Olympique Lyonnais Féminin in Europe. They have won six UEFA Champions League titles since the 2010/11 season and hold 19 European records, making them the most successful women’s side in the history of the competition. So, what is the secret behind their success? Olympique Lyonnais Féminin: Queens of Europe examines and dissects the tactical concepts that underpin this extraordinary side, breaking down every aspect of play. From match tactics to in-depth player analysis, it lifts the lid on what makes the team tick to discover how they became such a dominant force in Europe. From Ballon d’or winner Ada Hegerberg to record-holding French captain Wendie Renard, the book reveals how this superstar team has pulled together to deliver continual success for over a decade. Available to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympique-Lyonnais-F%C3%A9minin-Queens-Europe-ebook/dp/B091CTQMKP/ref=d_pd_sbs_sccl_1_1/257-3022985-0041206?pd_rd_w=Yx2ip&content-id=amzn1.sym.b3680bff-f077-48e1-82e2-187909445cc9&pf_rd_p=b3680bff-f077-48e1-82e2-187909445cc9&pf_rd_r=76R2RWY31N186AB78E20&pd_rd_wg=3OqcX&pd_rd_r=93c891e4-2cf1-40a7-80d2-78e6df8e5bb9&pd_rd_i=B091CTQMKP&psc=1