Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Theo Lloyd-Hughes to breakdown a mad night in Zurich as England somehow beat Sweden 3-2 penalties. There was over 120 minutes of football played and lots of penalties missed. How did England claw back the game from 2-0 down? And what happened to Sweden? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Theo Lloyd-Hughes Producers: Kati...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to look ahead to the Euro 2025 quarter-finals. We look ahead to all four ties, ask whether England can recreate some Euro 2022 magic against Sweden, and see who will come out in the tight battle between France and Germany. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad cho...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Theo Lloyd-Hughes to discuss England’s 6-1 win over Wales and look ahead to the quarter-final stages. There was more chaos in the rest of Group D as France came from behind to beat the Netherlands 5-2. We also reflect on Sweden smashing Germany 4-1 in the final game of Group C. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Theo Llo...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys in Zurich to look ahead to the final group game for England and Wales. England need to win to ensure they make it through to the knockout stages, Wales can’t progress but have one eye on an upset. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Becky-Taylor Gill to break down England’s emphatic 4-0 win over the Netherlands. We hear from Jessy Parker Humphreys from Zurich about Sarina’s Wiegman’s nerves before the game. Plus Sion Misra joins us to talk about Jess Fishlock’s historic goal against France. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Becky-Taylor Gill, Jessy Parker Humphreys...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Moyo Abiona to chat through the second round of games in Group A and B. Norway and Spain have already book their places in the quarter-finals while Iceland and Belgium are already out of contention for the knockout stages. Plus, we look ahead to England’s huge game against the Netherlands and another tough clash for Wales. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Gue...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Nedum Onuoha and Jessy Parker Humphreys to dissect a very disappointing night for England in Zurich. The Lionesses were dominated in their 2-1 defeat to France. Where does that leave their hopes of retaining their European crown? Plus we reflect on an emotional tournament debut for Wales against the Netherlands. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Nedum Onuoha, Jessy Parke...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Becky Taylor-Gill and Moyo Abiona to run through some of the big stories from the first two days of Euro 2025. We give our takes on the opening ceremony and assess Spain’s big win against Portugal. Then we look ahead to England’s opening game against France and Wales’ major-tournament debut against the Netherlands. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate L...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst, and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through England’s 7-0 win over Jamaica and get excited for the start of Euro 2025. They check in with some of the other favourites for the Euros, as both France and Spain came from behind to win their pretournament friendlies. They also get hyped for the Euros, which are finally about to begin. Host: Flo Ll...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Nedum Onuoha to preview Group C and D at Euro 2025. England must battle the group of death with France and Netherlands, but will outside distractions play a part for Sarina Wiegman’s side? We also catch up with Welsh journalist Sion Misra as they prepare to make their major tournament debut. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gil...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Nedum Onuoha to look ahead to the start of Euro 2025. We start by previewing Group A and seeing who might break through in the tournament’s most open group. We also ask whether Norway can put their recent tournament issues behind them or if it will be heartbreak and chaos again? Then it’s onto Group B. World champions and fav...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys at St. George’s Park to digest England’s Euro 2025 squad announcement. Who’s in, and who’s out? And is there a crisis after so many big-name departures? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Max'ed Aadan and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to talk through England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Nations League some more shock retirement news. We reflect on Fran Kirby and Mary Earps’ departures. We then dish out some end of season awards in our Counter Pressies end of season celebration. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst,...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys in Lisbon to unpack Arsenal’s incredible Champions League win. How did they beat Barcelona and how has Stina Blackstenius ended up Player of the Match in a Champions League final? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys to look ahead to the Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona. Will Barcelona make it three in a row or will Arsenal pull off one of the great upsets and win in Lisbon? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through Chelsea’s victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final. Sonia Bompastor’s Invincibles added another trophy to their cabinet to make it an impressive domestic treble. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to preview this Sunday’s FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Kate Longhurst, who is back to talk about some big news. We reflect on Kate’s career after she announced her retirement. We then breakdown the drama from the final day of the WSL season and give our thoughts on the WSL rebrand. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Gilly Flaherty, Becky Taylor-Gill...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat about a dramatic Manchester derby which saw United clinch European football next season. We also discussed London City Lionesses’ promotion and what their arrival means for the rest of the WSL’s clubs. We also chat about Arsenal’s huge dip in form and celebrate a big season for Brighton. Join us at the Counter Pressies on...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a dramatic midweek as Chelsea were crowned champions following a shock Arsenal defeat. It’s Chelsea’s sixth consecutive title, is the WSL officially boring? We also analyse Arsenal collapse against Villa. Should Renee Slegers be worried or this just Champions League fatigue?.. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss a historic win for Arsenal as they overcame a 2-1 deficit to beat Lyon 5-3 on aggregate. It’s Arsenal’s first Champions League final since 2007 and a huge moment for Renee Slegers. Meanwhile, Chelsea slump to another embarrassing result against Barcelona. What went so wrong for the Blues?… We also tou...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a special episode all about the future of the WSL. With all the reports of structural changes and the future of the WSL, we decided to each pitch our own competition. From relegation and promotion, to mascots, we have it all. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Prod...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the Champions League semifinal first legs. Chelsea face a huge task in their tie with Barcelona after collapsing to a 4-1 defeat in the first leg. What went wrong for Sonia Bompastor? Arsenal aren’t yet out of it but can they pull off a win after only narrowly losing 2-1 in the first leg? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hug...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to the Champions League semi-finals. Can Chelsea finally get past Barcelona? Do Arsenal have what it takes to control Lyon’s front three? We answer all this and touch on some of the other big stories from the week of women’s football. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill Pro...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through two big FA Cup semi finals. Chelsea left it late to break Liverpool hearts but are through to yet another cup final. Meanwhile in the Manchester derby, Manchester United beat a wounded Manchester City to head to Wembley for a third successive year. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn...