Ben Haines, Ellen White & Jen Beattie discuss the Ballon d'Or winners with Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati making history by becoming the first player to win the women's award three times.The team also chat the Champions League draw which involves: Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.BBC Sounds/5 Sports Extra commentaries:
Sun 1200 Liverpool v Manchester United
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Remembering Matt Beard
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie remember the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard who has died at the age of 47. Natasha Dowie who played under Beard with Liverpool, Charlton Athletic and Boston Breakers tells us about ‘Beardy’ and her experiences with him which started at the age of 17 when she joined Charlton Athletic. Tash followed Matt to Boston Breakers and Liverpool where she finished her career and talks to us about how she always wanted to make him proud. Senior Women’s football reporter Emma Sanders joins the podcast who got to know Matt while at university and their friendship off the pitch over the years, including pints at the pub! Former German international Julia Simic who played under Beard at West Ham tells us she went there because of Matt Beard and how he has heavily impacted her as a coach now.If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, information and support can be found at the BBC's Action Line.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline
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Extra: Lucy Bronze on the Euros, recognising resilience and her dream day off
Extra: Alessia Russo and Steph Catley on silverware, domestic hopes & Ballon d'Or nominations
Ahead of the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday 22nd September, Emma Sanders, BBC Sport's Women’s football news reporter, sits down with two of Arsenal's nominees for the main prize.England striker Alessia Russo discusses another unforgettable summer with the Lionesses, fan expectation of more silverware after success in the Women's Champions League last season and her desire to develop as a striker. Australian defender Steph Catley talks about her summer break, making the Emirates their fortress and striving for more consistency in domestic competitions.Live commentary of Arsenal's next Women's Super League fixture, away to Manchester United on Sunday 21st September, will be on Sports Extra 3. Just scroll through the live radio dial at the top of BBC Sounds and tap on Sports Extra 3, or just ask your smart speaker to ‘play Sports Extra 3'.
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Manchester United sit top, Spurs impress & Liverpool struggles
Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and former Scotland and Arsenal defender Jen Beattie chat Manchester United as they sit top of the WSL. Ellen and Jen talk the Grace Clinton and Jess Park switch and how Jess has settled at United. Plus Champions League qualifying as Marc Skinner looks to overturn the 1-0 deficit against Brann on Thursday in the second leg. Ellen talks us through Cathinka Tandberg’s brilliant goal for Spurs as they sit fourth after their win against Everton. What is happening at Liverpool and why things aren't clicking for Gareth Taylor’s side and Jen and Ellen give their Ballon d’Or predictions! Timecodes:
02:30 Top of the table & United!
04:40 Jess Park
09:30 London City
12:30 United & Champions League
18:20 Spurs
25:00 Sam Kerr is back!
27:10 What is happening at Liverpool?
34:40 Jen & Ellen Ballon d’Or predictions! WSL Commentary of Manchester United v Arsenal on Sunday 21st September (14:50 kick-off) on Sports Extra 3
Whether you're a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women's game, BBC Women's Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week.Ben Haines teams up with England's record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women's Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women's Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women's Super League and national teams.Subscribe now to get every episode as soon as it drops and stay in the know with the latest from the world of women's football.
Plus, listen to classic episodes of Jill Scott's Coffee Club, where Jill sits down with players for honest, off-the-pitch conversations over a coffee.
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