Show overview
Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 293 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 250 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 45 min and 58 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 99 episodes published. Published by The Ringer.
From the publisher
An unfiltered, fun look at the world of football, with a focus on the women's game, featuring commentator Flo Lloyd-Hughes, and a rotating group of friends.
Latest Episodes
View all 293 episodesBest WSL final days
City and Brighton through to Women’s FA Cup final
City are WSL champions
Arsenal fall to Lyon in Champions League
Arsenal in charge, Barca all square, and tons of WSL drama
Chelsea move to Stamford Bridge and it's Champions League semi final time
England hold on for narrow Iceland win
England beat Spain at Wembley (again)
Fifa’s new coaching rule, Bay Collective and gender testing
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through three big stories from the world of women’s sport. We take a look at the IOC’s recent ruling on gender testing, Bay FC’s majority takeover of Sunderland, and Fifa’s legislation for coaching equality. We also look ahead to another England-Spain rematch at Wembley. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arsenal out of FA Cup
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to unpack the quarter-finals of the Women’s FA Cup. Arsenal delivered the biggest upset of the round losing to Brighton. Why can’t they get it down on a windy afternoon at Meadow Park? City, Chelsea and Liverpool also went through, and there’s already one underdog lined up for Wembley. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arsenal dump Chelsea out of Champions League
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Tim Stillman in the studio to chat through Arsenal’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals. Kathryn Batte from The Telegraph also joins us to chat about Manchester United’s exit to Bayern Munich. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Tim Stillman & Kathryn Batte Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Derby weekend chaos in the WSL
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through a hectic weekend of games in the WSL. There were tons of goals and tons of bad defending across all of the derby games. We also check in with a big twist at the top of WSL2. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can Arsenal win the Champions League again?
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the Champions League quarter-final first legs. Arsenal have a 3-1 lead in their tie with Chelsea, is there anyway back for the Blues? And could Arsenal be set to win it all once again? We also dive into Manchester United’s 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg’s 1-0 lead over Lyon, and the very one-sided El Clasico. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are Chelsea ready for Champions League clash with Arsenal?
Flo Lloyd-Hughes Is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Chelsea’s dropped points against London City and ANOTHER hat-trick for Bunny Shaw. We then look ahead to this week’s Champions League quarter-final first legs and discuss Japan’s Asian Cup win. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chelsea win League Cup again
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through the Subway Women’s League Cup final as Chelsea beat Manchester United in yet another cup final. Lauren James was once again star of the show, as United failed to really turn up. Will they continue to play the underdog card? We also discuss what else happened in the WSL and look ahead to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who will win the Subway League Cup?
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to the Subway League Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United. We also discuss a big rumour involving the WSL’s top scorer, and some new rules in the NWSL. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lauren James & Lucy Bronze are unstoppable
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss England’s 2-0 win over Iceland. We chat through Lucy Bronze and Lauren James’ standout performances. We also touch base on the Asian Cup and the end of Aerial Fantasy WSL. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Football and politics: Are we at breaking point?
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat though England’s 6-1 win over Ukraine in their first World Cup qualifier. We talk about politics and football, the ongoing situation in Ukraine and Iran, and Israel’s participation in world football. Are we reaching a breaking point? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WAFCON cancelled?
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through several big stories from the international break. The Asian Cup got under way in Australia, can the Matildas triumph on home soil? There’s frustrations as WAFCON is cancelled at the last minute. We also talk Chelsea’s new sporting director and a new innovation to stop goalkeeper timeouts. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Women’s footballers on strike?
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for another three stories episode. Each of us bring a story from the world of women’s football and women’s sport to discuss and debate. This week it’s Mary Earps’ apology, Hackney Women FC and the women’s football calendar. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices