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Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

The Ringer
Arsenal
Chelsea
Copa 71
FA Cup
Women’s Super League
Women's Football
Manchester City
1971 Unofficial Women's World Cup
Nations League
Rachel Ramsay
James Erskine
Liverpool
Beth Mead
Emma Hayes
Football
Women's FA Cup
North London Derby
Manchester United
Serena Williams
Alex Morgan

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 returns as quiz master for a look back at the highs, lows and Counter Pressed herstory of 2025.

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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the last night of action in the Women’s Champions League league phase. Which teams dropped out? Who made it through to the quarter-finals and who was a complete flo... more

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humprehys to chat through Manchester United’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Spurs. How did Tottenham let a 3-0 lead disappear? We then get into Bunny Shaw’s unstoppable performance against Aston ... more

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and special guest Tim Stillman from Arseblog to discuss this week’s European fixtures. All three English teams are through to the knockout stages, what do we make of their Champions League performa... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Stillman
Journalist and contributor at Arseblog
Arseblog
Episode: Champions League debrief and Arsenal mailbag with Arseblog’s Tim Stillman
Nikki Doucet
Chief Executive of WSL Football
WSL Football
Episode: Counter Pressed Meets: Nikki Doucet
Stef McLoughlin
Representative from Glasgow City FC
Glasgow City FC
Episode: What is the UEFA Europa Cup?
Jessy Parker Humphreys
Commentator and football analyst
Episode: England and Wales prepare for Group D finale
Sion Misra
Welsh journalist
Episode: Euro 2025 Previews: Group C and D
Nedum Onuoha
Former professional footballer and commentator
Episode: Euro 2025 Previews: Group A and B
Miriam Walker-Khan
Diversity and inclusion reporter at Sky Sports and founder of Brown Girl Sport
Sky Sports
Episode: Bend It Like Beckham Special
Liz Ward
Consultant and facilitator focusing on LGBTQ+ inclusion in football, former director of programs at Stonewall.
Formerly at Stonewall
Episode: LGBTQ+ Education in Football
Luca Russo
Vice President of Women's Football Europe at Wasserman
Wasserman
Episode: Counter Pressed Investigates: Agents

Host

Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Host of a podcast focusing on women's football, known for her insightful commentary and engaging personality.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 591 ratings
  • 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
    Australia5 months ago
  • Most fun women’s football podcast

    Insightful and hilarious - must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juliet Harris
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Beautiful

    Keep giving Barça Femení the credit they deserve

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Visc@B@rc@1
    United States8 months 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 Kingdom8 months ago
  • Gotham FC what a game

    Iam so glad that you as British intellect had a chance to see my favorite team in America. I live in California and have gone east to watch them. I hope you had enjoyed the game lots of goals!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mcampostorres
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Criticism includes accusations of bias towards certain teams, particularly Chelsea, suggesting it may alienate fans of other clubs.
Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and insightful analysis of matches and players.
Overall, many find the camaraderie among the hosts to be a highlight, creating a relatable atmosphere for the audience.
High praise for the engaging discussions surrounding women's football.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#210
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#144
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#65
South Africa/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#83
Russia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#115
Hong Kong/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#144
South Korea/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What did we learn from England smashing China?
Q: What did England actually learn from this game?
They learned about the team's ability to score and the importance of starting aggressively, despite the gap in skill with their opponent.
Euro 2025 Previews: Group C and D
Q: How tough is it when you know your manager is already leaving and then you're going into a major tournament?
It can be tough as players may feel uncertain about the commitment and future of their manager, impacting their morale.
A legend retires, Chelsea go unbeaten and a WSL rebrand
Q: How does it feel for you to see Kate retire?
Gilly expressed it was a surprise and commented on the great influence Kate had over the years.
A legend retires, Chelsea go unbeaten and a WSL rebrand
Q: What inspired the decision? Why did you decide to do it now?
Kate mentioned that she didn't get offered anything at Forest, primarily due to her age, and that she was already at peace with her decision to retire because she always knew it would be her last club.
Valentine’s Day Special 2025
Q: What should I do if I'm more interested in finding a queer team to play with rather than staying with my current team?
Consider staying with your current team if you really enjoy the environment, but also think about joining a queer team to meet more people like yourself.

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This podcast offers an engaging and spirited exploration of women's football, discussing recent games, player performances, and the evolving landscape of the sport. The hosts, a mix of commentators and enthusiasts, maintain a light-hearted yet insightful tone while covering significant events in the women's game, including league competitions, international matches, and player highlights. Unique features include lively debates on tactics, banter among the hosts, and the incorporation of listener interactions, making it both informative and entertaining for fans of women's football. Major themes include match analysis, ongoing developments in the Women's Super League, and discussions about broader topics impacting the women's game, such as p... more

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2. Nikki Doucet
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4. Jessy Parker Humphreys
5. Sion Misra
6. Nedum Onuoha
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