Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to dive into a discussion on sportswashing and the Fifa World Cup. We’re joined by author, academic and ex footballer Jules Boykoff to discuss his new book, ‘Red Card’, exploring sportswashing through the lens of the 2026 World Cup. We deep dive on FIFA, including Trump’s relationship with Gianni Infantino, and we discuss t...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Arseblog’s Tim Stillman and former Arsenal player Kirsty Pealling to breakdown the history of England’s most successful women’s football team. From its foundation in 1987, to a six-year unbeaten streak and European title, we trace the early years and the glory years of Arsenal Women. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Tim Stillman, Kirsty Pealling Producer: Katie Baxter L...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through England’s games against Spain and Ukraine, which left them out of the automatic qualification spots for the 2027 Women’s World Cup and into the playoffs. We’ll also discuss and update on Alexia’s move to London City and the concerning news about Durham’s future. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Hu...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat reflect on the end of the 2025-26 season. We run through some of the standout players and moments from the campaign and dish out some special awards. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through Manchester City’s 4-0 win over Brighton at Wembley. We also discuss the wild and whacky return of World Sevens and the transfer rumours making waves. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys talk through the shock announcement that Alexia Putellas will be leaving Barcelona after 14 years at the club. We chat about her impending move to London City before analysis of Bunny Shaw’s bombshell contract U-turn. We then look ahead to this week’s World Sevens tournament and Women’s FA Cup final. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys P...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys breakdown Barcelona’s 4-0 victory over Lyon in the Women’s Champions League final. It’s a fourth European title for Barcelona and finally a winners medal for Ewa Pajor. We also chat through the WSL playoff and Charlton’s dramatic promotion. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to the Women’s Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon in Oslo. We discuss the tactical match up, the departing stars and the fitness concerns for two Barcelona legends. We also look ahead to the WSL playoff final between Charlton and Leicester. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys a...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through the final day of the WSL season. We talk about the WSL legends that are moving on to new sides or leaving the league altogether. We also chat about a return rumour for Earps. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to look ahead to the finale of the WSL season. We take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about some of the best and most dramatic final days in WSL history. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through two dramatic Women’s FA Cup semi finals. First we check with Kate as she finishes her first season as an assistant coach at Nottingham Forest. We then dive into City’s 3-2 win against Chelsea as they came from two goals down to seal a dramatic win. It wasn’t the only big turnaround of the weekend, as Brighton p...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through Manchester City’s title victory. It’s a first WSL title in 10 years for Andree Jeglertz’s side. How did they get it done? What were the key moments and who were the key players? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill and Max Radwan to chat through the Champions League semi final second legs, WSL and WSL2 drama. Arsenal are out after losing to Lyon, while Barcelona are through to a sixth consecutive final after beating Bayern. We talk City’s title wobble, Mille Bright retirement AND the WSL2 promotion drama. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Max R...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Max Radwan to unpack the first legs of the Champions League semi finals. Arsenal have the advantage against Lyon, while Bayern kept it level against Barcelona. We also dive into some big stories in the WSL and look at the promotion race in WSL2. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Max Radwan Producer: Katie Baxter Learn...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to the Champions League semi finals Arsenal take on Lyon and Bayern Munich face Barcelona. We also discuss Chelsea’s move to Stamford Bridge, is it the right time and what does it mean for Kingsmeadow? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through England’s 1-0 win over Iceland in their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign. It’s four wins from four games for Sarina Wiegman’s side, but which players stood out across their two fixtures this window? We also chat through some big results for the home nations and Ireland. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Produ...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to unpack another memorable England performance against Spain. Sarina Wiegman’s side pulled off a 1-0 win in their World Cup qualifier - how and what does it mean? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 H...

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 Flah...

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. Vi...

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...

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...

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 m...

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 A...

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 choice...