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Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

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.

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58:38

England’s Frustrating Draw With Portugal and Other...

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/02/24

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to unpack England’s 1-1 draw with Portugal in the Nations League. Is Sarina Wiegman’s team going in the right direction, and what awaits them against Spain? They also reflect on Sonia Bompastor and Camille Abily revealing their 13-year relationship. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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62:51

LGBTQ+ Education in Football

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/02/20

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and special guest Liz Ward for an in-depth look at LGBTQ+ education in football. Liz is an expert on inclusion in football; she has worked at Stonewall and currently consults on a number of different projects within the men’s and women’s game. We chat to Liz about her work, the recent rainbow armband debate that split the game and what more could be done to create a truly inclusive space within football. Host: Flo

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60:55

Shaw's Statement Moment

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/02/17

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss a big weekend for the WSL’s top four. We chat about Bunny Shaw’s powerful celebration following the racist and misogynistic abuse she experienced. We also unpack the North London derby, Chelsea’s late win over Everton, and celebrate the teams doing it differently at the bottom of the WSL. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices

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43:01

Valentine’s Day Special 2025

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/02/13

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill for the annual 'Counter Pressed' love-in. We hear some amazing listener love stories and romantic dilemmas. We also share some of our own football love stories.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill, Jessy Parker Humphreys & Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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41:14

FA Cup Fifth Round and UWCL Draw

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/02/10

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the action from the Women’s FA Cup fifth round. There were no upsets, but there was plenty of drama. We hear about Becky’s trip to Rugby and Jessy’s transport woes on the way to Kingsmeadow. Plus we reflect on the Champions League knockout draw that finally took place last week.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill, Jessy Parker Humphreys & Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn

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27:50

City beat Arsenal and return to League Cup Final

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/02/07

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill and Tim Stillman from Arseblog to discuss the Subway Cup semi final between Arsenal and Manchester City. A last-gasp Mary Fowler winner got the job done for City as they narrowly claimed a 2-1 win. Can they save their season with a domestic cup win? And how disappointed will Arsenal be to miss out on another League Cup Final? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Tim Stillman Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices

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57:33

Arsenal Edge Past City in Chaotic WSL Clash

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/02/03

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to break down the chaos that was Manchester City's 3-4 loss to Arsenal. They then have a big debate about VAR in the WSL and discuss Chelsea‘s narrow win over Villa and United’s victory at Spurs.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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52:25

Is This the Most Chaotic Transfer Window of All Time?

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/01/30

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss some late drama in the January transfer window. Chelsea are set to pull off a dramatic late move for Keira Walsh, Ingrid Engen also wants out of Barcelona, and Chloe Kelly has gone to her notes app to try and force a move from Manchester City. What does it all mean and why is it happening? We dive into all of that and answer some of your listener questions.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy

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28:55

It’s the end of the WSL title race

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/01/26

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor- Gill from the press box at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea edge out Arsenal in a drama-filled clash. The win gives Chelsea a big lead in the title race, but is it over? We also reflect on the arrival of Naomi Girma and her pre-match parade. Plus, what next for Arsenal?Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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48:30

The First $1 Million Player and the Subway Cup...

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/01/23

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat about the Subway Cup quarterfinals and who went through in everyone’s favourite cup competition. We then get into the big transfer stories of the week as Naomi Girma became the first $1 million player in women’s football. The American is set to leave the San Diego Wave to join Chelsea in the NWSL. There was also a big arrival for Manchester City, as Brazilian star Kerolin has joined on a long-term deal. We also touch

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55:29

A Classic Manchester Derby and Slegers at the Wheel

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/01/20

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through a memorable Manchester derby on Sunday night. Manchester City are out of the title race, but could their spot in the top four also be in trouble? We also discuss Chloe Kelly’s future after she was linked to a loan deal to Manchester United. Then we look at Arsenal after Renée Slegers was finally appointed permanent head coach and touch on some of the stories lower down the table.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker

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64:04

Counter Pressed Investigates: Agents

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/01/16

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill, and special guest Luca Russo, vice president women’s football Europe at Wasserman, for the latest episode of our Investigates series. This week’s deep dive is all about agents. What are the rules around representative players? How do you negotiate new contracts or push for a transfer? Find out all this and more.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about

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58:12

FA Cup Fourth Round, Stars Making Comebacks, and...

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2025/01/13

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys for the first episode of 2025! We have a bit of a recap on 'The Traitors' (spoiler alert) before diving into some of the stories from the fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup. Then we get into coaching news, Jonas Eidevall’s recent media interviews, and a bit of transfer chat. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Gilly Flaherty Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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40:39

Counter Pressed Christmas Quiz 2024

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2024/12/23

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for the third annual Counter Pressed Christmas Quiz. Tis the season of festive chaos and intense competition.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill, Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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53:15

UWCL round-up and mid-season awards

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2024/12/19

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a round up of the final group games in the Women’s Champions League and to dish out the Counter Pressed Mid-Season Awards. We also unpack a very special delivery to celebrate the new sponsors of the League Cup. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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58:05

City lose, Chelsea drop points and lots of managers...

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2024/12/16

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to digest a dramatic weekend in the WSL. Manchester City suffered a shock defeat to Everton, we examine their injury crisis and discuss Chloe Kelly’s future. We unpack Chelsea’s draw with Leicester, their first dropped points of the season, and also give some love to Alessia Russo following a big run of scoring form. Finally, we run through some of the recent managerial departures from around the women’s game. Host: Flo

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52:04

United’s Busy Weekend and a Relegation Battle That’s...

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2024/12/09

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a hectic weekend in the WSL, where 28 goals were scored across six games. Manchester United were busiest off the pitch after the club’s sporting director Dan Ashworth left and minority owner Jim Ratcliffe dropped more comments about the women’s team. They did actually beat Liverpool 4-0.We also touch on Chelsea’s chaotic win over Brighton and the relegation scrap that could be the most interesting story of the

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63:11

Counter Pressed Investigates: Player Contracts

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2024/12/05

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and special guest Daniel Geey, partner in the sports group at law firm Sheridans and author of many books in sport.We chat to Daniel about contracts, wages, image rights and transfer clauses. We also dive into the differences between the WSL and NWSL, collective bargaining agreements and the future of sustainable leagues. Should there be a salary cap in the WSL and what is a release clause? We cover it all in the latest edition

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43:17

England-USA and Crunch Time for the Home Nations

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2024/12/02

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Becky Taylor-Gill to run through the big friendly between England and the USA at Wembley. We discuss the return of Mary Earps, an improved England defence and creative frustrations. We also touch on Scotland's, Wales's and Northern Ireland’s Euro 2025 playoffs.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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44:14

Barbra Banda and England - USA dream team

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends ·

2024/11/28

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for an England-USA preview episode. First we celebrate the success of Barbra Banda and her BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award. Then we look ahead to England’s showdown with the USA at Wembley. And we build our combined XI from the two rival nations.Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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