Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to debrief on a dull but dramatic FA Cup Final at Wembley (14:12). Plus, a moment of silence for Turbine Potsdam’s relegation from the Frauen-Bundesliga (50:02). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to preview the Women’s FA Cup Final (07:06) and have some fun with the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest (27:37). In typical 'Counter Pressed' style, it’s a battle of the best Eurovision and WSL mash-up. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a hectic weekend in the WSL. Manchester City’s shock defeat to Liverpool hampers their chances of European football, while Manchester United are all but guaranteed to be in the Champions League next season for the very first time thanks to their rivals. Chelsea showed why they love a title run, and there was more chaos at the bottom of the table, including yet another awful showing from West Ham. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss and review "Category Woman," a new documentary about the history of sex testing in sport, along with the sexist and racist regulations that target women across sport. Writer and director Phylis Ellis also joins us to discuss the inspiration behind making the film. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Phylis Ellis, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humprehys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Arsenal’s defeat to Wolfsburg in the semi final of the Women’s Champions League. They welcome German football journalist Alina Ruprecht to chat about what this means for German women’s football. Plus, more drama in the battle at the bottom of the WSL. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Alina Ruprecht, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, dialing in from Barcelona, and Becky Taylor Gill to discuss the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi final second leg between Barcelona and Chelsea. They reflect on Barca’s brilliance, and Chelsea’s defiance as the big one escapes Emma Hayes’ side again. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the first legs of the Champions League semifinals between Chelsea and Barcelona and Wolfsburg and Arsenal. They also reflect on a chaotic weekend at the bottom of the WSL and Bristol City’s promotion back to the top flight. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Manchester United’s victory over Arsenal and a concerning injury for England captain Leah Williamson. Plus we look ahead to the weekend’s Women’s Champions League semifinals. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst, and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the Women’s FA Cup semifinals between United-Brighton (03:01) and Villa-Chelsea (21:26). They then discuss some of the big stories across the WSL and provide a quick update on the NWSL stateside. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Gilly Flaherty, and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss England’s defeat to Australia (03:46) and the end of the Lionesses’ lengthy unbeaten run. Plus, a preview of this weekend’s Women’s FA Cup semifinals (35:43). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to reflect on England’s Finalissima win at Wembley (05:18) and all the talking points from a busy week of women’s football discourse on Twitter (23:40). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for an England special. The gang put together their dream England XI, but there’s a catch, each starting lineup has to be built on a specific theme. It's a dream team, but not as you know it. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst, and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through another massive twist in the WSL title race. Leicester’s fight back continues as they’re off the bottom of the table, and another record for Sam Kerr. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Gilly Flaherty, and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a bonus pod to discuss an eventful night at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea beat Lyon on penalties to head to the UWCL semifinals. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Natalie Washington from Football v Transphobia. They talk through Arsenal’s big night at the Emirates and take an in-depth look at Football v Transphobia’s work and trans inclusion in football. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Natalie Washington Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a massive weekend in the WSL. City’s win over Chelsea has big ramifications for the title race, but where will everyone end up? There were a few WSL derbies to get stuck in, too. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill and Stadio’s Ryan Hunn to discuss the quarter final first legs in the Uefa Women’s Champions League, including one iconic half time show. Plus a sprinkling of chaos with a heated debate about Ted Lasso. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Ryan Hunn and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the Women’s FA Cup quarter finals (26:37). There was a big CP day out in Lewes (04:29) and some slightly less enthralling ties elsewhere. Plus they reflect on the big news that Jodie Taylor has returned to Arsenal (43:54). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the disappointing midweek clash at the bottom of the table (04:27) and preview the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter finals (17:54). Plus, would Thierry Henry be the ultimate France manager (36:29)? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the big game at the top of the WSL table (05:01), Spurs' unbelievably bad run (23:59) and the unstoppable force that is Bunny Shaw (38:36). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Chelsea and Arsenal’s midweek games and preview this weekend’s WSL matchups. Plus we reflect on the departure of Corinne Diacre after years of disarray in the French women’s national team setup. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys are joined by Ian Wright to discuss Sunday’s Conti Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Ian Wright and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a Conti Cup special. We bring to the table our ideas on how the Conti Cup could be rebranded, rejigged and refreshed and also preview Sunday’s final. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Chelsea’s victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup, what it means for the rest of the season and Sam Kerr’s ridiculous goal-scoring record. Plus, a breakdown of the big news in French women’s football. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for an Arnold Clark Cup vibe check (5:37), and a bit of culture corner as we discuss what we’ve been watching in the theatre and cinema (15:19). Plus, love it or hate it, we chat 'Love Island' after a dramatic few days in the villa (34:57). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss England’s perfect start to the Arnold Clark Cup, the SheBelieves Cup and Canada’s fight for equality. Plus, a sprinkling of Matildas, too. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a Valentine’s Day special. They share some football love stories and heartbreaks and also give some much-needed romantic advice to listeners. Plus, a little love playlist for your special day. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to talk through a chaotic weekend in the Women’s Super League, including City’s win over Arsenal and United’s narrow victory against Spurs. There’s also relegation drama, the Canada women’s team fighting back and a quick debrief on the UWCL draw. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill and Jessy Parker Humphreys for a celebration of LGBTQ history month. They chat through some of their favourite queer icons and reflect on some of the heartwarming and funny gay moments in women’s football through the years. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat about a dramatic weekend in the WSL (2:24). They discuss Arsenal’s dropped points, Chelsea’s big win, United’s frustrating draw, and City’s impressive win (26:11). What does it all mean? Also a look ahead to the release of the England squad for the Arnold Clark Cup (45:09). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill discuss Alex Scott’s memoir 'How (Not) to Be Strong.' We chat through the tough bits, the best bits, and the things we learnt reading the former England and Arsenal player’s autobiography. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including references to intimate partner violence, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence in any form, help is available. Refuge provides free, confidential support 24/7. Call 0808-2000-247, or visit refuge.org. Women's Aid are also available at Womensaid.org or 0808-2000-247, a Men's Advice Line is available at 0808-801-0327 and the National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0800-999-5428. This episode also includes discussion of addiction and alcoholism. Please keep this in mind when deciding if, how, and when you’ll listen. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the weekend’s FA Cup action (05:14), a transfer story that broke the internet (23:11), and news of another retirement in women’s football (35:07). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through some of the funniest and most chaotic moments in the history of the Women’s Super League. Remember the time that Liverpool had to wear Yeovil’s away kit in a match? How about some of the most famous handballs? It’s all here. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the main talking point from a WSL weekend without much football: the frozen pitch (4:27). Plus, some chat on Manchester City and Manchester United (29:49). Are United now title contenders? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill take a walk down memory lane with Gilly Flaherty after the announcement of her retirement. They go through all the highs and lows of her illustrious career, including WSL titles, FA Cup wins, and European victories. Get the tissues ready, and expect a few special guest surprises along the way, too … Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Gilly’s big news (4:30), the big match at the Emirates, and a surprise result in the relegation battle (12:53). Plus, some Manchester City-West Ham chat and a bit on the chaos of the NWSL draft (39:38). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys are joined by Dr. Steph Coen, a human geography researcher at the University of Nottingham, and Joanne Parsons, a professor and physical therapist from the University of Manitoba, to discuss the ACL epidemic in women’s football. They’ve been looking into why it’s become such a prevalent injury in women’s sport and what could be done to prevent it. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Dr Steph Coen, Joanne Parsons and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Counter Pressed team are back after the Christmas break. Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill. They discuss what they got up to on their holidays, the hectic transfer window and preview the return of the WSL this weekend. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill to talk about yet another big injury in the women’s game (5:14), reflect on Chelsea and Arsenal qualifying to the next round of the Champions League, and finish the year with a big, fat Christmas quiz (17:43). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Kate Longhurst, and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the very cold Manchester derby, Chelsea’s nervy win and some dodgy officiating and we get the low down on West Ham’s Christmas party. Plus, we give our 2022 WSL power rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to run through Sunday’s Counter Pressed derby between Gilly and Kate, Manchester United and Chelsea’s sensational wins and a welcome return for Arsenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and producer Becky Taylor-Gill to talk about Jill Scott’s 'I’m a Celeb' victory, the Conti Cup (3:36), the Uefa Women’s Champions League (can anyone stop Barcelona?) (16:54), and of course why England-USA was nothing like any of the women’s matchups (33:48). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the first episode of 'Counter Pressed,' Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and producer Becky Taylor-Gill to talk about the chaos at the Emirates on Saturday night (08:20) and the future of away ends in the WSL. In the second half, the panel discusses England’s chances at the men's World Cup (26:30) and takes a look back at a sensational 2022 for the Lionesses (37:15). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Gilly Flaherty, and Kate Longhurst Producer: Becky Taylor-Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football journalist and podcaster Flo Lloyd-Hughes brings you a new women's football show that's like nothing you've seen in the women's game before. Flo and her friends will be diving into all the big stories, and touching on some of the best bits from the online world of women's football. Expect fresh, unfiltered takes and a fair amount of chaos. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices