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The Lionesses have two vitally important games coming up this week and Alessia Russo has been asked nearly five questions in a row about the men’s team.
🎙️I asked Cloé Lacasse to describe her goal in yesterday’s victory over Manchester United at Emirates Stadium
“[It was] a great feeling, I think it was more of a reactive goal than anything. But when it crossed I just put my big forehead on it and there we go.”
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🎙️ Jonas Eidevall on the pending return of Leah Williamson
“Leah is going very well, shouldn’t be too far off from returning to play. She’s been basically returning to full training here now, so that’s very pleasing… [1/2]
Denise O’Sullivan deserves just as much chat about her as Katie McCabe receives. Continues to lead this Ireland team from the front, and could really feel her absence in earlier qualifiers.
PLAYER.
🎙️Jonas Eidevall says Steph Catley was ‘Brilliant’ today
“Sometimes you can think about international breaks and that they can disturb the rhythm within the team. But sometimes they can also prepare your players for situations that can become really handy…” [1/3]
Arsenal Women could ‘potentially treble their match day revenue’ because of Emirates Stadium move, says Financial Expert Dr Rob Wilson.
More details below ⬇️✍️
Pleased to say we will be expanding the number of Arsenal Women Arsecasts and moving them to a more reliable schedule. We will have a show every Monday when AWFC play at the weekend with myself and
@jamiespangher
.
“Even if it was a long time ago that she did this for Arsenal- she still has that practise from that game. I think that showed very well here. We’re grateful for that today.” [3/3]
🎙️ Eidevall on Williamson [2/2]
“So she needs a little bit more of that but after that I think we can introduce her to game minutes as well.”
Excited, Gooners?
“For those of you that follow our players on the international breaks will know that Steph Catley played central defender against Mexico in their friendly…” [2/3]
When I founded
@TheHalfway_Line
I’d be laughing if anyone said that I’d be covering Arsenal Women at Emirates Stadium. Let alone three times.
So grateful for every unbelievable person a part of our team.
How good is football! ❤️
🎙️Carla Ward confirmed that along with those cup tied (Taylor, Maritz, Gregory) that “there are two major doubts” for Aston Villa’s travelling squad set to face Arsenal this evening.
Ward did not specify which players may be out of contention for the semi final clash.
A highly anticipated return. ✨
I had the chance to chat to Leah Williamson after tonight’s victory in Dublin as the England captain reflects on her return to the Lionesses.
🎙️ ‘I just wanted to wear this badge again.’
After what has become a nation to observe when applauding the growth of women’s football, recent events continue to prove that Women’s Football in England still has yards to go…
✍️ Manchester United
✍️ Reading FC
✍️ Thornaby FC / What can be done?
🎙️ Amanda Ilestedt describes Arsenal’s ‘unity’ and their hopes this season:
“Coming into this group was easy- we really feel like it’s a team. That’s also one of the reasons I think we can actually achieve good things.
We are really aiming for big things this season.”
🎙️ Robert Vilahamn on Grace Clinton
“She’s dominant. You play against really good players in Man City, but Grace Clinton is better than them as well. You have your superstar now.”
#THFC
#SpursWomen
Loved featuring on the Arsenal Women Arsecast with
@Stillmanator
for
@arseblognews
🎙️
Had the pleasure of reflecting with Tim on the season just gone, and how the next campaign may be a make or break for Jonas Eidevall.
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Manchester United’s women’s team will be moved into portable buildings at the club’s Carrington training complex this season to allow the men’s squad to use the women’s building while the men’s building is being revamped. Excl. story for
@guardian_sport
This one was special.🦘
I had the chance to chat to Charli Grant yesterday about the magic of the Matildas. In a country where the focus is drawn away by a huddle of other sports, the Tillies continue to rewrite the narrative and capture Aussie hearts.
Arsenal currently trail last season’s injury ridden points tally by 3 with two fixtures to go…
Transfer windows saw Russo, Fox, Codina, Ilestedt, and Lacasse all join the Gunners.
UWCL secured, Cup won- but how should Arsenal feel about their league stint?
#AWFC
First time representing The Halfway Line at a fixture last night, something I am extremely proud of. If you’d have told me when I was at my departure gate at Melbourne Airport that I’d be representing my own outlet at a Champions League fixture, I’d have laughed. Grateful. 🤍
Whilst we await updates on the rumours connecting Keira Walsh to Arsenal, I analyse how her potential move could impact the Gunners midfield.
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@TheHalfway_Line
#AWFC
#FCBarcelona
📝 FEATURE
@TheHalfway_Line
The Vilahamn Effect: Words from five Spurs who have flourished under the Swedish manager.
We’ve had the chance to chat to several Spurs players since the turn of the new year about Vilahamn.
Key quotes below. 🧵🎙️
#THFC
Season Analysis: Arsenal Women
Silverware secured, but have the Gunners fulfilled their potential?
#AWFC
🏆 Champions League blunder
🔀 A year of transition
📊 League standings
❤️ Farewell, Vivianne
🎙️ I asked Cloé Lacasse what THAT sell out crowd felt like today at the Emirates
“It was incredible, as soon as we stepped out the energy that the crowd gave us was our 12th man today. So there was nothing more we could’ve asked for.”
📸 SHOW US... your favourite photos with players you’ve met over the years and we’ll retweet our favourites!
Bonus points for retired players, really old kits or players at clubs you wouldn’t automatically think of them playing for.🥇
🔂 Quote tweet this with your replies!
New! Arsenal Women Arsecast with
@jamiespangher
.
🔴Friendly in Melbourne and AWFC’s reach in Australia
⚪️2023-24 season review (POTS, most improved, best worst games)
🔴Reviewing last season’s signings
⚪️What qualities do Arsenal need for next season?
🔴2024-25 make or break
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Coming on to social media to see people trying to decipher who a women’s footballer is sitting next to at Christmas dinner is definitely a new one.
Friendly reminder that footballers only owe us football, and we owe them privacy.
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📻 Great to make my live radio debut this evening on
@BBCLondonSport
speaking all things Lionesses!
Tune in at 20:45 as I spoke to Nick about EURO Qualification, England’s youth talent, and dealing with big moments. 💥
@MeganAHumphrey
spoke to Jonas Eidevall last night, as he reflected on Arsenal’s 6-0 win in the PL.
🎙️ “That was something that inspired our players today. That’s such a nice thing, when you speak about having a one club mentality, you are able to take inspiration.”
One club.
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🎙️I asked Jordan Nobbs about the thought that went into her wonder strike celebration in today’s victory to Spurs
“It was a little bit in the back of the mind, yeah. I just think I want to keep celebrating goals always and enjoying moments.”
@paulwradio
Players leaving at the end of a manager’s tenure is always inevitable due to restructure. Especially those in the latter stages of their career. Let’s stop making this about something that it’s not.
Cool little full circle moment. The first piece I ever wrote for
@TheHalfway_Line
was a feature on Grace Clinton written last year.
On Sunday, I had the chance to chat to her one-on-one about what has been a whirlwind of a fortnight for the England star.
Special!😁
Interesting to see the constant media speculation surrounding why Foden and Palmer should start over Saka, YET he is still used as the face of a loss after coming on for just twenty minutes.
Plain and simple as to why, and it is gross journalism.
🏴 I had the chance to chat to Keira Walsh after her stellar display in Dublin as the Lionesses claimed three points over the Republic of Ireland.
🎙️ ‘It was an exciting game for us’ says Keira Walsh as the midfielder reflects on a big victory.
#IRLENG
The direction Robert Vilahamn is taking Tottenham in is something Spurs fans should be incredibly excited about.
Pleased you liked the piece,
@RobertVilahamn
😊
The best thing with my job is to work with all the amazing athletes in Tottenham Hotspur, who have the passion and drive to develop and perform better and better every day!
2023/24 ✅
Simple to say this season has been the best period of my life so far.
Forever grateful for the people I’ve met along the way, and every legend a part of our team at The Halfway Line.
I am yet to know life in England without the WSL, so let’s get learning 🗺️🏠
🎙️ Alessia Russo on her first season at Arsenal, so far…
“It’s been great, I can’t believe how quick it’s gone. It’s been great- I’m loving it, I’m learning new things every day, I feel like I’m developing different things in my game which is important.”
#AWFC
I spoke to Alessia Russo after last night’s emphatic victory at Meadow Park!
🔫 Dominant display
❤️🩹 Praise for Wienroither and Reid
🏡 Loving her time at Arsenal
⚽️ ‘I’m happy to play anywhere’
#AWFC
#COYG
🎙️Jonas Eidevall on Kyra Cooney-Cross
"I have huge belief in Kyra, I think she has some tremendous qualities. I think she's very good on the ball with both shorter passing and longer passing. Which makes her a very potent player when playing against low blocks."
“As a Melbourne girl and a very proud Arsenal player, it will be a very special moment to walk out on home soil in Arsenal colours.”
Steph Catley in her home city for her club. Big up, Melbs. 🤍
I yap on about Grace Clinton ten times a day but this is one special player.
20 years old and never looks out of place even amongst some of the most top-class players in the game.
If this is her at 20, I am scared for what’s to come. 🪄
🎙️ Robert Vilahamn on Grace Clinton
“She’s dominant. You play against really good players in Man City, but Grace Clinton is better than them as well. You have your superstar now.”
#THFC
#SpursWomen
🎙️ Robert Vilahamn on the growth of the women’s game
“You see the Lionesses filling Wembley, you see Australia filling their stadium, you see Arsenal. In Sweden we have Hammarby who are doing the same.
We need to look at each other not as competition, but to inspire each other”
Personally buzzing for the day women’s football is seen as football and not a family day out.
Takes away from how hard the players, managers, staff, fans etc are trying to grow the game.
"If I was at the men’s World Cup when they were threatening to card and ban players, I would have served the ban. I wouldn’t have played the game because there’s no way I wouldn’t have worn that armband."
👏👏👏👏
🎙️ I had the chance to chat to Leah Williamson, Keira Walsh, Ella Toone and Katie McCabe after tonight’s clash at the AVIVA.
✍️ Quotes soon on
@TheHalfway_Line
One I’m particularly excited about.
Had the chance to chat to Charli Grant at Hotspur way today about all things WSL and her time with Spurs so far. More importantly, the whirlwind of a journey that the Matildas have been on recently 🇦🇺
🎙️Words tomorrow on
@TheHalfway_Line
An incredible experience getting to sit down with Cat Macario ahead of today’s Conti Cup final.
One of the most humble people I’ve had the pleasure of chatting to!
Words on
@WSLFullTime
now 🗞️🔵
🚨 Arsenal will face Rangers on September 4th in the first round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
🛣️ If the Gunners beat Rangers, they will face the winners of Atlético Madrid and Rosenborg on the 7th.
⬇️ More details below.
Probably my favourite moment of the 2023 football year. What the Matildas did for football in a country that pays minimal attention to the sport was phenomenal.
Fed square packed to the rafters. Goosebumps. Limbs. Love you, Melbourne. ❤️🩹
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🎙️‘Our job and our duty is to protect players' says Carla Ward in regards to recent examples of abuses of power inside of clubs.
Ward's words and approach to this issue make me grateful that voices like hers exist inside of our industry.