Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to dive into a discussion on sportswashing and the Fifa World Cup. We’re joined by author, academic and ex footballer Jules Boykoff to discuss his new book, ‘Red Card’, exploring sportswashing through the lens of the 2026 World Cup. We deep dive on FIFA, including Trump’s relationship with Gianni Infantino, and we discuss the ethics of supporting watching the World Cup while its exploited by so many across the game.

Find Jules Boykoff's book here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/red-card/

Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes

Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill & Jules Boykoff

Producer: Katie Baxter
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Arseblog’s Tim Stillman and former Arsenal player Kirsty Pealling to breakdown the history of England’s most successful women’s football team. From its foundation in 1987, to a six-year unbeaten streak and European title, we trace the early years and the glory years of Arsenal Women.

Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes

Guests: Tim Stillman, Kirsty Pealling

Producer: Katie Baxter
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through England’s games against Spain and Ukraine, which left them out of the automatic qualification spots for the 2027 Women’s World Cup and into the playoffs. We’ll also discuss and update on Alexia’s move to London City and the concerning news about Durham’s future.

Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes

Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill

Producer: Katie Baxter
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat reflect on the end of the 2025-26 season. We run through some of the standout players and moments from the campaign and dish out some special awards.

Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes

Guests: Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill

Producer: Katie Baxter
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Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through Manchester City’s 4-0 win over Brighton at Wembley. We also discuss the wild and whacky return of World Sevens and the transfer rumours making waves.

Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes

Guests: Kate Longhurst & Jessy Parker Humphreys

Producer: Katie Baxter
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