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Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

The Ringer
Chelsea
Arsenal
Women's Super League
Manchester City
Manchester United
Women's Football
Champions League
WSL
Euro 2025
Barcelona
FA Cup
Lyon
Women's Champions League
Liverpool
Women's FA Cup
England
Emma Hayes
Aston Villa
Spain
Brighton

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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Latest Episodes

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for part two of our WSL season previews. We react to the news that Dario Vidosic has left Brighton just before the season kicks off. Then, we go through our predictions for wh... more

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for part one of our WSL season previews. We run through who we think will finish in spots 14-8 in the WSL table and why. Who's going down and who’s making the playoff?!

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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Becky Taylor-Gill to put together the best Lionesses team of all time. We run through some of the great names to have played for England and assemble our best XI.

Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes

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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill and Gary James, academic and author of Manchester City Women: An Oral History, to chat through the history City. We chart the rise from the club’s early foundations in 1988 to the relaunch in 2014, WSL ... more

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Recent Guests

Janet Fernandez
Special guest announced for live show
London City Lionesses
Episode: Lionesses all-time XI
Gary James
Academic and author focusing on Manchester and football history
Independent researcher/author
Episode: History of Manchester City Women
Sue Smith
England and Doncaster Belles icon
Doncaster Belles
Episode: The history of Donny Belles
Madeline Pape
Former Australian track athlete and academic focusing on gender studies
Academic, works with IOC on inclusion in sport
Episode: Gender and sport with Madeline Pape
Jules Boykoff
Author, academic, former footballer
Author of Red Card; academic
Episode: World Cup and Sportswashing with Jules Boykoff
Tim Stillman
Arsenal analyst, covers the club for Arseblog
Arseblog
Episode: The history of Arsenal Women
Kirsty Pealling
Former Arsenal Women player from the club's early years
Arsenal Women
Episode: The history of Arsenal Women
Kate Lumpers
Returning guest
Counter Pressed
Episode: City are WSL champions
Kathryn Batte
Sports journalist joining from Munich to discuss the match
Independent journalist / The Athletic (as referenced in show context)
Episode: Arsenal dump Chelsea out of Champions League

Hosts

Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Host of Counter Pressed on The Ringer/Spotify; primary host with a focus on women's football and insightful commentary.
Jessy Parker Humphreys
Co-host, contributes analysis, reporting, and panel commentary.
Kate Longhurst
Co-host, former player providing insider perspective and club context.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 631 ratings
  • So funny

    Love this show so much. Started listening just after the Women’s World Cup and they have just got better and better. Brilliant analysis, great guests and a lot of laughs in every episode. Don’t miss out

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moidysgirl
    Australia6 months ago
  • Very Im-Pressed

    Led by the remarkable Flo, this podcast is excellent for anyone with an interest in women’s football. Particularly as someone who is relatively new to following women’s football, Flo and friends are great at presenting the facts, and their opinions, around what is happening in the current state of the women’s game. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndreRieu69
    Australiaa year ago
  • Most fun women’s football podcast

    Insightful and hilarious - must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juliet Harris
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Beautiful

    Keep giving Barça Femení the credit they deserve

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Visc@B@rc@1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Favourite women’s football podcast

    This is easily my favourite Women’s football podcast. Flo, Jessie and Beckie are clearly really passionate and extremely knowledgeable about football. Their insights are always really interesting and very funny. They are also really timely and the first out with the gossip and the news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJK w4
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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Great insights into women's football with good banter
Informative and entertaining with strong guest variety
Engaging, knowledgeable, and timely coverage of WSL and related topics
Accessible for newcomers to women's football while still offering depth for fans
Bias can be sharp but the analysis is typically sharp and entertaining

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#243
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#171
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#249
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#115
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#136
Italy/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#52
Ukraine/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gender and sport with Madeline Pape
Q: Tell us, what does your work right now specifically look at?
My research program focuses on how sex and gender shape rules in sport, including eligibility and the role of the menstrual cycle in athletes' experiences, while examining how lobby groups influence how women's categories are defined across contexts and levels of sport.
World Cup and Sportswashing with Jules Boykoff
Q: How should fans engage with the World Cup without feeling complicit in the system?
The guests suggest balancing enjoyment with active critique, supporting grassroots activism, and participating in campaigns like Reboot FIFA, while choosing to watch with like-minded friends and discuss issues online.
World Cup and Sportswashing with Jules Boykoff
Q: What do you see as the core drivers of sportswashing in the current World Cup cycle, especially with Infantino and Trump in the mix?
He argues that the money and power dynamics dominate: leaders use major events to bolster legitimacy and economic gains, while less attention is paid to ongoing human rights concerns once the tournament starts.
World Cup and Sportswashing with Jules Boykoff
Q: Jules, how did you go from international footballer to becoming a respected academic and author around sports washing?
Jules explains that early exposure to the politics of sport during his youth career opened his eyes to how political and economic interests shape football, leading him to study these dynamics critically while still loving the game.
UWCL playoffs and an Arsenal mailbag
Q: What does Tim think about Renne as a head coach?
Tim feels optimistic about Renne's future with the appointments made around her, but remains cautious, stating the next stage is anticipating problems before they impact performance.

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A lively, debate-driven show centered on women's football, blending historical context, match analysis, and insider perspectives with a rotating panel of guests. Across episodes, the hosts dissect club developments, transfers, and competitions while peppering discussions with banter, fan insights, and field reporting from live events. Unique angles include deep dives into club histories (from foundational eras to modern professionalism), governance and policy topics in sport, and firsthand recollections from players and coaches, creating a well-rounded blend of analysis, storytelling, and culture around the women's game. The format tends to emphasize approachable banter, strong guest expertise, and timely commentary on current seasons, maki... more

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3. Sue Smith
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