Chloe and Rachel react to an FA Cup final that was both historic and felt distinctly familiar as Sam Killer of Dreams Kerr strikes (and somersaults) again!They discuss how the final went down on both the Chelsea and Manchester United sides of the ledger and look ahead to a BIG weekend in the WSL. Warning: it features a truly disgusting number of permutations...Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Emma Hayes’ mentality monsters ride again

And then there were two. Chloe and Rachel react to Liverpool’s defeat of Manchester City which leaves Manchester United and Chelsea in a two-horse race on the season’s final furlongs! Stay tuned for more Upfront mixed metaphors.We look at how Liverpool are doing it against the big sides – plus, FA Cup final predictions and we give our views on Reading as they finally slip closer to the trapdoor. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool spoil the party, but who will be partying at Wembley?

Ever wondered how business is really done, both for players in the media and on the pitch? Today, we’re joined by a football agent and a hugely important figure for women in football, Jo Tongue!From being a leading light at Women in Football, to her work in getting Eni Aluko on Match of the Day as the first ever female pundit, she tells Chloe and Rachel about the challenges and highlights of her 20-year career.Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS: We chat to football agent Jo Tongue!

It was an unforgettable night in the Champions League at the Emirates on Monday. Chloe and Rachel look back on the vibes, the Stina Blackstenius runs, the Jen Beattie headers, and the heartbreak at the end of it all. Plus, Rachel tells us about having a pint pulled by Leah Williamson, which is pretty bloody cool!There’s also the small matter of Chelsea’s display in Barcelona and we give our takes on Emma Hayes’ comments that the gap in Europe is finally closing. Join us a for a bumper Champions League lowdown!Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Champions League heartbreaks

Despite early scares, Arsenal and Chelsea can be fairly happy with their Champions League semi-final performances against the big guns - can either side reach the final?And, after a heartbreaking ACL injury for Leah Williamson, we discuss why these injuries are so depressingly common and where this leaves the Lionesses ahead of this summer’s World Cup.Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal and Chelsea’s steely resolve, and more ACL pain

We almost had a Brighton vs Aston Villa FA Cup final! So close, and yet one Sam Kerr leap too far.Chloe and Rachel run the rule over two brilliant semi-finals, and speak with Alex Ibaceta for all the latest on Barcelona and Wolfsburg ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea’s Champions League showdowns.Plus, which WSL player would you trust to redecorate your house? And, trust us, the girls’ football takeaway of choice will have you choking on your margherita...Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FA Cup heartbreak and Champions League previews!

How about Mary Earps’ penalty shootout last week, eh! Fittingly, Chloe and Rachel are joined by another keeper this week to look back on it all: former Arsenal, London Bees and Brighton shot-stopper, Sophie Harris!We reflect on what the Finalissima told us about the Lionesses in what was arguably their toughest test since the final of the Euros, while Sophie gives us the inside story at Brighton and their (third) managerial appointment of the season. Plus, we take a deep dive into the world of professional goalkeepers – feat. initiations, the truth of the ‘loner’ stereotype, and how Sophie’s goalkeeper coach dad accidentally improved her competitors!Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England’s tough test and what being a pro goalkeeper is really like

Today marks the release of a special report exploring one, simple question: has the Lionesses’ win led to more inner-city teenage girls becoming more engaged with the women’s game? The answer is no.In a fascinating conversation, Chloe and Rachel speak to the two people at the heart of the report to find out why.Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS: Why the Euros hasn’t increased engagement among teenage girls

After an incredible four days for Arsenal, Chloe and Rachel are here to figure out just how they did it! And how on earth Katie McCabe went from crutches on Wednesday to scoring a trademark banger on Sunday…Elsewhere, Coventry United are relegated from the Championship - but why is no one talking about it?! And what does it say for the future of independent clubs? Plus, we’re joined by French football journalist Théo Troude for the (jubilant) reaction across the Channel to Hervé Renard’s appointment as France’s head coach!Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie McCabe’s resurrection, a ghost relegation and France’s redemption

Chloe and Rachel react to a barn-burning women’s football weekend alongside the Mail’s Women’s Football Correspondent, Kathryn Batte!We figure out how Man City finally toppled Chelsea to blow the title race wide open – even while Rachel is still unsure about them! Kathryn also explains why Chelsea’s season could be about to unravel…Plus, Matt Beard doesn’t want the Merseyside derby to become too tribal to avoid putting off families and younger fans. We put that take to the test!Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Man City rip up the script

We’re all Lewes, aren’t we?Chloe and Rachel relive an FA Cup weekend that had the ultimate David vs Goliath encounter and a sensational night for Aston Villa! We also catch up with Goal’s women’s football correspondent and all-round European big brain Amee Ruszkai to preview two titanic clashes for Arsenal and Chelsea in the Champions League, featuring a Lioness in Bayern colours!Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa’s greatest night and Champions League previews!

Rachel sits down for a special St Patrick’s Day interview with Birmingham City and Ireland defender Louise Quinn. After qualifying for their first ever major women’s tournament, this Irish team have captured the nation’s imagination. Louise explains what the journey has been like from the very beginning – from heartbreak in 2008, to strike action in 2017 – and looks ahead to a historic summer.Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS: Looking ahead to the World Cup with Ireland’s Louise Quinn!

Pour one out for Chloe Morgan! Manchester United’s title credentials took a huge hit at the weekend against Chelsea, as they showed (once again) who’s boss. Chloe and Rachel react!Elsewhere, Spurs have sacked Rehanne Skinner – but with no obvious replacement in tow. Chloe explains her sense of what’s going wrong at the club. Plus, ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend, we welcome West Ham and Iceland midfielder Dagny Brynjarsdotir! She reveals all about her experience of balancing motherhood with elite professional football.Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs sack Skinner and Dagny Brynjarsdotir talks motherhood!

Arsenal finally turned up when they really needed to! Rachel and Chloe react to their imperious win over Chelsea, which posed a load of questions about Emma Hayes’ decisions in the Chelsea dugout. Is the WSL title at risk?Also, to celebrate International Women’s Day, Rachel sat down with Brighton and Sweden stars Emma Kullberg and Julia Zigiotti to chat about using their platform to push for change and the strikes we've seen across international football in recent months.Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal lift the Conti Cup and two Brighton stars join us!

The Clo Ro show is back! The girls react to the FA Cup and some big news coming out of France: Wendie Renard has ruled herself out of the World Cup. Oof.We then sit down with Laura Montgomery, chief executive of SWPL giants Glasgow City. Ahead of a crunch meeting with Celtic on Sunday, we find out more about the changes for the Scottish league this season. Plus, can you stay at the very top as an independent club in the modern game? Laura tells all!Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Upfront, the dedicated women's football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Each week we'll bring you the biggest stories from the WSL and beyond, and take you to the cultural heartbeat of the women's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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