Matt Beard Exclusive - First media interview since Liverpool exit!

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Lianne Sanderson is joined exclusively by Matt Beard just days after he was let go by Liverpool in a shock decision to most. He reveals why things didn't work out at the club and his ambitions for the future. Lianne is also joined by Louise Bowden from Opta to discuss both the WSL results but also how data is impacting the women's football at the moment. And as always Three in Three returns with Lianne discussing some huge news stories such as a closed women's top-flight league, Geyse's treatment by Manchester United and Marty Sheargold's comments regarding the Matildas.

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Matt Beard Exclusive - First media interview since Liverpool exit!

The Women's Football Show

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As Chelsea lift the League Cup - is the quadruple well and truly on? 47:39

17 hours ago47:39

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The League Cup goes to Chelsea - but Sonia Bompastor is on the hunt for more! Lianne Sanderson is joined by Uma Gurav to break down a dramatic League Cup final, as they discuss whether Man City were right to sack Garetn Taylor. Plus, after an explosive start to the NWSL season, former Houston Dash head coach Ricky Clarke joins to discuss all the latest from across the pond. Plus, you'll hear exclusively from Amanda van der Voort, the president of the USL Super League - a new football league out in the USA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What's it like to be Pele's goddaughter? 50:30

8 days ago50:30

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Lianne Sanderson is joined by none other than Pele’s goddaughter, Victoria Brito! The pair get stuck into their shared love of football, what it was like being trained by Pele as a youngster and why Brazil have failed to achieve silverware in recent years. Plus, Uma Gurav joins the show to break down a huge weekend of FA Cup quarter-final ties. You’ll also hear from NWSL star Jordan Angeli to discuss the Denver team - and Lianne reacts to the news that the Home Nations are bidding for the Women’s World Cup! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Defending the Crown: Can the Lionesses Roar again? 26:08

11 days ago26:08

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The countdown to the Women’s Euros is on, and a brand-new podcast takes an indepth look at England’s chances of retaining their title. Hosted by talkSPORT's Uma Gurav, our women’s football experts discuss the rollercoaster ride that the Lionesses have been on since winning the trophy at Wembley and what we can expect at the European Championships in July. We take you inside the Lionesses camp with insights from some of the biggest names in the game. Including Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, and Jill Scott, and Alessia Russo. You also will hear from Head Coach Sarina Wiegman and talkSPORT’s Lianne Sanderson as preparations for the Euros this summer get into full swing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Matt Beard Exclusive - First media interview since Liverpool exit! 47:22

15 days ago47:22

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An uninspired Lionesses settle for a draw in Portugal.. 46:18

22 days ago46:18

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Lianne Sanderson is back for this week's Women's Football Show! She's joined by producer Mya Graham to discuss that disappointing 1-1 draw for the Lionesses in Portugal on Friday evening. talkSPORT journalist Max Scott then hops into the studio for an update on his investigation into the lack of female-specific boots. Three in Three is back and it's more hard hitting stories like Luis Rubiales and Sir Jim Ratcliffe making the headlines this week and finally, Lianne is joined by Jasmyne Spencer of Vancouver Rise FC to discuss the newly formed Canadian top-flight soccer league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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North London is Red - but the top of the WSL is still Blue! 49:25

29 days ago49:25

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After another huge weekend in the WSL Lianne Sanderson is back and joined by Content Creator and Arsenal fan James Lewis to break down all the results including his teams 5-0 win in a NLD to remember. Uma Gurav then joins Lianne to discuss last week's Lionesses squad announcement for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Lianne's Three in Three feature is back again where some uncomfortable but necessary topics are addressed. And finally you'll hear from Birmingham City midfielder Ellie Mason after she picked up January's Goal and Player of the Month award in the Women's Championship! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Chelsea and Man City to play each other four times in 12 days! 44:53

5 weeks ago44:53

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After a huge week of thrilling ties, Lianne Sanderson breaks down all of the action from the League Cup and the FA Cup. We'll reflect on the Women’s Champions League quarter final draw which includes a huge clash between Chelsea and Man City! talkSPORT’s Uma Gurav also chats to Lianne about a big weekend of FA Cup ties which has given us our quarter finalists! Plus, you’ll hear from USWNT and Lyon defender Sofia Huerta who discusses what life is like in the French league and how she is preparing to face Bayern Munich! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Lianne's Birthday Special! 54:36

6 weeks ago54:36

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Lianne Sanderson back with her birthday special as she celebrates another year around the sun! She's joined by former London Bee's and Liverpool assistant coach Luke Swindlehurst to discuss a mega weekend in the WSL and Uma Gurav to break down the final bit of transfer activity. Three in Three is back where Lianne looks more in depth at the amount of players making their way from the NWSL to Europe, the Women's Championship and finally CAR in the women's game. Finally she's joined by CAA Stellar agent Dave Lockwood to dig deeper into the life of a football agent during the busiest time of the year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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First Million dollar player! 49:09

7 weeks ago49:09

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Lianne Sanderson is back after another weekend of WSL action and is joined by talkSPORT reporter Angelia Kelly to break it all down. Uma Gurav is then back in the studio for more transfer news including the world's first Million dollar player, Naomi Girma. Lianne's three in three is back and she'll discuss some hot topics in the world of women's football. Finally, Jill Scott joins the show ahead of a new season of A League of Their Own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The WSL is back and so are we! 54:41

8 weeks ago54:41

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The WSL is back - and so is talkSPORT’s Women’s Football Show! Join Lianne Sanderson to break down a huge weekend of league action - including a historic Manchester derby win for the Red Devils! Content creator Alex Bailess joins the show to break down all the results from the weekend - and talkSPORT’s Uma Gurav brings you all the latest from the transfer window. You’ll also hear from Aggie Beever-Jones and Ashley Lawrence as Chelsea prepare to host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Plus, as alcohol makes its debut in the stands at Women’s Championship games, head of women’s football at Bristol City, Romaney Pinnock, gives Lianne the low-down on the new scheme! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Shock results, managers sacked and festive fun! Farewell 2024. 45:41

13 weeks ago45:41

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Lianne Sanderson serves up the final Women's Football Show of 2024! She'll be looking back at all the WSL action from the weekend including Chelsea and Man City shock results. There's been several managerial sackings recently so we'll take a deep dive into why that is whilst hearing from one of those managers, Becki Tweed. talkSPORT reporter and producer Uma Gurav joins Lianne to discuss the final UWCL and League Cup action of the year and finally Lianne reveals all her best bits from the year in a festive feature: Lianne's women's football wrapped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wales in Euro 2025 Wonderland, Women’s World XI worries - and work to do for Wiegman! 45:49

14 weeks ago45:49

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As the Lionesses finish off the calendar year with a win over Switzerland, Lianne Sanderson is back to round up what has been a rollercoaster of a year for Sarina Wiegman’s side! Wales Women manager Rhian Wilkinson also joins the show after her side made history by qualifying for Euro 2025 - their first ever major tournament! In other news, five Lionesses have been announced in the FIFPro World XI - but should they be there? Plus, talkSPORT’s Uma Gurav joins to talk about what went wrong for Scotland and the Republic of Ireland with their Euro 2025 qualification campaigns, as well as to discuss whether the gap in the WSL is becoming too polarised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Stalemate at Wembley - Should England be happy with a draw? 52:21

15 weeks ago52:21

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Lianne Sanderson is back for another episode of the Women’s Football Show! She’s joined by Kathryn Batte, Women’s football writer for the telegraph to discuss The lionesses 0-0 draw against USWNT on Saturday and look ahead to their game vs Switzerland tomorrow. She’s also joined by talkSPORT’s Uma Gurav to discuss Barbra Banda winning the BBC Women’s footballer of the year and the controversy surrounding it. She’ll also introduce a brand new feature ‘Three in Three’ where she discusses three of the biggest topics in the world of women's football right now. And finally you'll hear the second half of the exclusive interview that Lianne did with Emma Hayes last week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Hayes Homecoming - Emma's exclusive! 51:58

16 weeks ago51:58

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Lianne Sanderson is joined by her former Arsenal teammate and current Watford winger Gemma Davison to break down all the biggest stories in women’s football. They’ll discuss Chelsea’s WSL victory over Man United as the Blues look set for another title-winning season. Plus, they’ll reflect on how the NWSL title was won with the legend Marta finally lifting the trophy! You’ll also hear exclusively from Emma Hayes ahead of the Lionesses’ hugely-anticipated friendly against the USA at Wembley! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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North London is Red and the title is looking Royal Blue! 47:37

17 weeks ago47:37