Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the progression of Chelsea and Lyon to the semifinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League (04:51). They reflect on the news that England and Manchester City legend Steph Houghton will be retiring at the end of the season (18:04). Plus, the latest England (31:09) and USWNT (39:12) squads drop ahead of the interna...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss another 3-1 defeat for Manchester United and City’s brief moment at the top. Plus, Chelsea made hard work of West Ham, and Arsenal’s motorway madness. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Jonathan Fisher and Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the first legs of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter finals. Plus, the Paris 2024 Olympic tournament draw and some NWSL news. 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 podcastchoic...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Chelsea’s dominant 3-1 win over Arsenal, including the pre-match sock drama. Plus, we chat through an entertaining first weekend of the NWSL season. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to a big week of football. We preview the WSL clash between Chelsea and Arsenal (6:54). Plus, a look ahead to the return of the UEFA Women’s Champions League (30:28) and NWSL (37:56).Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Lewis Lloyd and Isaiah Blakely Learn more...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker-Humphreys talk about what’s gone awry for Manchester City following their loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup. Then, they discuss how Liverpool missed a golden opportunity by losing to a weakened Leicester City squad. And after quickly touching on Brighton’s loss to Manchester United, the ladies close out the show by discussing U.S.A.’s win over Brazil in the...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to talk about the now documentary 'Copa 71,' about the first unofficial Women’s World Cup in 1971. We also hear from the film’s directors, Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Alex Adey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss an important North London Derby victory for Arsenal at the Emirates. A title race check-in on Chelsea, City, and Arsenal. Who’s got the best run-in and who can go the distance? Plus, what’s happened to Manchester United? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Alex Adey Le...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss another impressive friendly victory for England (07:28). What does this international break tell us about England’s depth and competition for places? Plus, Spain’s Nations League’s success (20:50), Aitana Bonmati, the gift that keeps on giving and a look ahead to this weekend’s North London derby (40:09). Host: F...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss England’s 7-2 win over Austria and what it means for the Lionesses to finally have an international break with less pressure. They also talk WSL managers and club nights and reflect on the first edition of the Women’s Nations League. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer:...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss athletics legend Caster Semenya’s memoir. They dive into her life story and look back at the major legal cases that have defined her career. They also talk about what her experience tells us about the wider conversation around gender, sport and femininity. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through two huge games in the WSL that both had title-race ramifications. Plus Liverpool’s progress, yellow cards, and the international break. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill for a special Valentine’s Day episode. They share some listener love stories and dish out some much-needed romantic advice. Plus, a few lucky listeners are matched in the listener matchmaking. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more abo...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the fifth-round games in the Women’s FA Cup, including Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City. Khiara Keating had a hero's performance in goal, but we can’t escape the booing discourse. Plus, a big day out at Brisbane Road and the search for Liverpool Women ultras. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Hu...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and the legendary duo from the 'Big Kick Energy' podcast, Maisie Adam and Suzi Ruffell. There’s a Conti Cup chaos check-in before they move on to a deep dive on the life and times of the 'Big Kick Energy' gals. How did they get into football? Why did they launch a podcast, and which women’s footballers would they beat in a fight? Host: Flo Lloyd...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill, Jessy Parker-Humphreys, and Kate Longhurst to discuss West Ham’s win over Arsenal and whether this could kick-start a run for West Ham. Then, the panel gets into Mel Phillips losing her job with Brighton, whether it was the right move, and what happens next. And to close out the episode, the team dives into the disturbing details surrounding the sac...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the last round of group games in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the last day of the January transfer window. They discuss the dramatic end to Group C, Bayern's and Real Madrid's embarrassment and the not-so-faultless Barcelona. Plus, a look at what went down on transfer deadline day. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Gu...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a big weekend in the WSL. They start by discussing the 'Traitors' finale (spoiler alert) before moving on to Liverpool-Arsenal, Manchester City’s blistering run of form and a relentless Bunny Shaw. Plus, more Marc Skinner quotes and a NewCo CEO interview that ended in Glastonbury discourse. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Gilly Flaherty, and special guest Mark Parsons. The former Netherlands and NWSL head coach talks to us about the UWCL, his time in international management, the challenges of the WSL and NWSL, and what is going to happen at Chelsea, a club he's held multiple coaching roles at, once Emma Hayes departs. Plus we reflect on our special live show at...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Lauren James’s superstar performance at Stamford Bridge and rocky times at Manchester United. Storm Isha ups the difficulty in West Ham–Spurs, and lots of love for Sam Mewis as she announces her retirement. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Fadumo Olow for a special WSL draft episode. The gang take turns to select 11 current WSL players that will make up their dream team and then battle it out for the best lineup. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Fadumo Olow Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pod is back, and Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a big catch-up. We reveal news of an exciting live show at Stamford Bridge and check in on Becky’s lost property. Then we dive into the Women’s FA Cup fourth round (07:19), Chelsea’s head coach recruitment and some good news stories from the weekend (29:49). Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Park...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss some of the highlights of the season so far. They take stock of the title race and the relegation battle. Plus, a few special midseason awards for some ‘Counter Pressed’ favorites. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill for the second annual Counter Pressed Christmas Quiz. Amid fierce battle, we recap some of the biggest moments from 2023, with lots of silliness and a little bit of chaos thrown in for good measure. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Jonath...

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to dissect a WSL weekend that saw a first win for Spurs in the North London derby and a famous three points for Liverpool at Manchester United. The team reflect on a rocky week put right by Chelsea and Manchester City’s surge to second place. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Jo...