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June 7, 2021 by girlsontheball

Team GB | An Olympics like no other

“I’m really excited. I grew up watching the Olympics; I still watch the Olympics…all the different sports are going on and it’s just such an exciting time. It’s exciting to be a part of this Team GB history and it’s one that I’m really, really proud of and one that I know comes with a lot of responsibility.”

FRAN KIRBY

Many an athlete will tell you that the Olympics is the ultimate competition to be involved in. To be an Olympian carries the hopes of your nation. It is an opportunity for stars from a variety of different sports to shine on a global stage, enjoy the limelight and represent their country.

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May 17, 2021 by girlsontheball

“Little old Leicester” stun Manchester United in FA Cup-set

The magic of the FA Cup returned for Leicester City as they capped off their superb season with a stunning comeback against Manchester United to progress to the quarterfinals of the competition.

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May 15, 2021May 16, 2021 by girlsontheball

Chelsea seek to finally get their hands on coveted UWCL trophy

At 8pm tonight, Chelsea will step out at the Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg on the brink of something very special. Barcelona are their opponents in a Champions League final like no other to end the most unique of seasons.

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May 6, 2021May 10, 2021 by girlsontheball

Blues one step closer with victory over Spurs

It’s a job done and another real credit to the whole squad for getting another win for us.

Emma Hayes, Chelsea

Chelsea moved a step closer to sealing back-to-back Barclays FAWSL titles with a solid, if unremarkable, 2-0 victory over a resilient Tottenham.

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May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by girlsontheball

Hayes and Chelsea evolution leads them to the brink of greatness

A lot has been written about Emma Hayes and her Chelsea team over the last 48 hours. And yet, at the same time, it doesn’t feel like enough.

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April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by girlsontheball

Injury time equaliser sees Birmingham on course for Barclays FAWSL survival

The baseball player Babe Ruth once said: “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” No truer word could be spoken about this Birmingham City side, who will quite literally never throw in the towel.

On a night where they were outplayed for 90 minutes, second best in all areas of the park, they managed to find a way to fight back. They secured a draw, right at the death – a point that has almost certainly ensured their top flight status once more.

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Birmingham City v Reading, Barclays FAWSL

April 26, 2021 by girlsontheball

Resilient Birmingham edge ever closer to survival

Point by point, step by step, Birmingham City edge closer and closer to Barclays FAWSL survival. The team, who many thought were probably destined for the drop in August, have displayed character throughout the season and are almost there, but not quite.

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Faye Bryson & Carla Humphrey, Aston Villa v Bristol City, Barclays FAWSL

April 25, 2021April 25, 2021 by girlsontheball

Bristol complete unlikeliest of comebacks to keep FAWSL dream alive

It has been said many times that football is a crazy game. This was exemplified no more than Saturday afternoon’s encounter between Aston Villa and Bristol City in Walsall.

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April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 by girlsontheball

Manchester City in cruise control as Villa prioritise

The FA Cup returned to the Academy Stadium on Saturday afternoon as Manchester City swept past Aston Villa and into the 5^th Round. It was nothing short of dominant from the hosts – professional, clinical and slick in attack.

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April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 by girlsontheball

Celebrating 10 Years of the Barclays FAWSL

Our journey into women’s football started properly at the Olympics in 2012. While we’d watched matches, when available, on TV, Team GB against Brazil in Wembley was our first proper foray into the women’s game. This was just one year after the inaugural FA Women’s Super League season. How things have grown!

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