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The Leading the Line Podcast and accompanying website was established in 2019 with the aim of promoting women's football particularly in Scotland.
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Nov 25, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 130 - SWNT V Ukraine And Spain Preview
Chris and Campbell preview two huge World Qualifiers for SWNT as they host Ukraine at Hampden before travelling to Seville to face group leaders Spain.
Chris speaks to women's football journalist Alex Ibaceta about what impact new Ukraine boss Lluis Cortés will have on Friday night's opposition before they do a deep dive on her home nation Spain, looking at the players, style and how Scotland could maybe sneak a result against the favourites.
Get your tickets for Friday: https://scotfa.co/swnttw21
Follow Alex on Twitter: @alexibaceta23
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Nov 24, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 129 - Back Post Contortions
Chris and Campbell return to review the weekend's SWPL action as Rangers maintain their lead at the top and Hearts pull away from the bottom.
They also cover the ups and downs of SWPL2, the SWFL Finals day and wonder how to attribute more romance to the Scottish Cup.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Nov 17, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 128 - The PMGSWPL
Chris and Campbell return to cover a big week for Scottish Women's Football. They start by reviewing the two SWPL Cup semi-finals and hearing from all four participants before talking about the league's new sponsorship and the benefits it could bring.
They cover Dundee United moving top of SWPL2, Players of the Month and hear from Pedro Martinez Losa ahead of SWNT's two huge qualifiers against Ukraine and Spain.
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Nov 2, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 127 - SWPL Cup Quarter Final Review
Campbell and Chris return to review the SWPL Quarter Finals as Celtic, Glasgow City, Hibernian and Spartans make the final four.
There is also post match insight from Fran Alonso, Malky Thomson, Lauren Gordon and Joelle Murray.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Oct 21, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 126 - SWNT v Hungary & Sweden Preview
Chris and Campbell have punched their ticket as they get aboard the SWNT hype train looking ahead to Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Hungary and friendly against Olympic Silver Medalists Sweden.
They talk squad selections, starting line ups, the target of nine points from nine and the good mood music currently vibing around the national team.
They also hear from SWNT Head Coach Pedro Martinez Losa, full back Rachel McLauchlan and Chelsea forward Erin Cuthbert.
Get your tickets here: scotfa.co/swnttw21
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Oct 19, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 125 - Banging That Drum
Chris and Campbell return to review the SWPL action as the top two go head to head in SWPL1 and Celtic rescue a point at home to Spartans.
At the bottom Motherwell continue to pull away after victory over Hearts as Accies and Thistle share four goals.
In SWPL2 Glasgow Women go joint top and they end the pod by covering the good and the bad news from the SWF Championship.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Oct 5, 2021
LTL Podcast. Ep. 123 - A Big Day Out To Alliance Park
Chris and Campbell return after a brief hiatus with their sights firmly set on the foot of the table as both Motherwell and Hearts pick up their first wins of the season. Celtic and Glasgow City rack up big wins to maintain their place at the top with Rangers maintaining their 100% start to the season with victory over Hibernian.
They talk the importance of attracting fans week in week out before head to SWPL2 where Glasgow Women joined Dundee United at the top of the table.
It's also Player of the Month time and the boys share their picks.
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Sep 20, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 122 - Bring Me Some Purple Socks
Chris and Campbell return to review Scotland's victorious start to World Cup qualifying and preview the visit of the Faroe Islands as Hampden becomes home.
They also cover the weekend SWPL action as Partick Thistle get a first ever victory in SWPL1 and Dundee United stay top of SWPL2 before delving into the SWF Championship Cup.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Sep 20, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 121 - Meets Ásla Johannesen
Chris is joined by Faroese national team captain Ásla Johannesen to preview her side's trip to face Scotland's at the SWNT's new home, Hampden.
Ásla shares insight into where women's football currently stands on the islands, past results, hopes for a tough campaign to come, her new coach and who out of her teammates should we be keeping an eye on come Tuesday night. Huge thanks to Ásla for taking the time to chat.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Sep 16, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 120 - Getting To Know Hungary
Chris is joined by journalist and women's football expert Sophie Lawson to get to know Scotland's opening World Cup 2023 Qualifying opponents, Hungary.
They look at what impact new head coach Margret Kratz may have, their departed maestro, the new players to watch and try to understand the lay of the land of women's football in the country. Sophie also shares an outsiders perspective on a Scotland side recovering from Euro disappointment under the guidance of new head coach Pedro Martinez Losa.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
Follow Sophie on Twitter: @lawson_sv
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Sep 13, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 119 - The Definitive Game of Two Halves
Chris and Campbell return to discuss the weekend SWPL action as the sides that finished first and second go head to head at the Excelsior as Rangers score seven but it is Hibs that go top.
Three sides maintain their 100% start to the SWPL2 season and they touch on Scotland's start to their 2023 World Cup qualifiers this Friday.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Sep 7, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 118 - Hurlford, A Niche Reference
Chris and Campbell return for a jam packed edition as the SWPL league season swings into action. They cover all the SWPL1 action as well as previewing Glasgow City's UWCL clash with Servette. Talk about the improved fan experience so far this season. Delve into SWPL2 and the SWF Championship before taking a look over Pedro Martinez Losa's first Scotland squad as we heard from the Spaniard ahead of World Cup Qualifying.
Feat: Tyler Dodds, Grant Scott, Lee Alexander, Michaela McAlonie, Dean Gibson and Pedro Martinez Losa.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Sep 3, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 117 - The SWPL2 2021/22 Season Preview
Chris and Campbell preview the return of the SWPL2 league season as they take a look at all ten sides and try to figure out their strengths, their weaknesses, their most interesting signings and the players that they can't wait to see.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Sep 2, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 116 - SWPL1 2021/22 Season Preview
Chris and Campbell preview the return of the SWPL1 league season as they take a look at all ten sides and try to figure out their strengths, their weaknesses, their most interesting signings and the players that they can't wait to see.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Aug 31, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 115 - A Bit More Oomph
Chris and Campbell return to review the SWPL Cup Group Stages and discuss the pros and cons of the tournament.
Chris is then joined by Glasgow City Interim Head Coach Grant Scott and midfielder Niamh Farrelly to preview City's UWCL tie away to Servette this coming Wednesday before debate rages about whether or not the new UWCL theme is any good.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Aug 23, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 114 - LTL Meets Aileen Campbell
We’re still on a bit of an extended break just now but while we figure some stuff out we’ve got a special interview with the new CEO of Scottish Women’s Football, Aileen Campbell who after 14 years in politics has taken on the task of helping to growing the women’s game in Scotland.
Chris talks to her about her upbringing as a football fan, the challenges the game face and her ambitions for the women’s game in Scotland as we all hope it continues to grow.
Hopefully there’s a little bit of something for everyone.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLIne
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Jul 8, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 113 - It's Awards Season Baby!
It's the final podcast of the season so just for funsies @Campbell6_2 and @mershdoes get together to share who they would vote for in the SWF Awards before creating some honours all of their own.
Thank you to any who has listened to and shared the podcast this season, your support is always appreciated!
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jul 6, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 112 - The Cake at the End of the A90
Chris and Campbell are back to talk over the final day of the SWPL2 season as Hamilton Accies join Aberdeen in next season's SWPL1. They talk about cake, next season's competitions, big name departures and arrivals before talking over the not as complicated as people think it is UWCL draw for the Scottish clubs.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jun 29, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 111 - The Best Burger Ever
Chris and Campbell return to talk through the penultimate weekend of the SWPL2 season as Aberdeen claim the title and Hamilton Accies, Dundee United and Partick Thistle go into the final day with promotion on their minds. They discuss SWPL1 transfer business and preview the tricky UWCL path ahead for Glasgow City and Celtic.
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Jun 16, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 110 - A Midweek Extravaganza
Chris and Campbell burn the 1045pm oil to provide a review of the midweek SWPL2 action as Aberdeen stay on course for the title and the three way race for second takes another turn. There is also an impressive win for Stirling University and the usual discussions around things we can't quite believe we saw.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jun 10, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 109 - Back In The Room
Chris and Campbell are bak for a podcast interrupted by power cuts, door knocks and general Thursday night memory loss to review the midweek SWPL2 action as Aberdeen stay eight clear at the top and Partick Thistle, Hamilton Accies and Dundee United remain in the promotion hunt. They also touch on a low key SWNT victory over Northern Ireland in Belfast.
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website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jun 8, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 108 - As One Season Ends Another BegIns Again
Chris and Campbell return as Glasgow City secure a 14th consecutive title in a row, Celtic secure Champions League football and the managerial merry-go-round begins in SWPL1. SWPL2 returns with a cracker in Dundee, Aberdeen continuing at pace on top but some games remain unseen. There's time for a quick not to the SWNT friendlies before the boys head off into the night.
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website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jun 1, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 107 - For The OG's
Chris and Campbell are back to review the penultimate weekend of the SWPL1 season as Glasgow City and Celtic are left as the final two standing in the title race. They welcome back SWPL2 and talk over the latest SWNT squad filled with new faces but with still no manager in site.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLIne
Website: www.leadingtheline.com
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May 27, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 106 - The Olyroos
Chris and Campbell return to look over the midweek action as Celtic and Glasgow City continue the race for the title. Spartans come back from two goals down against Motherwell and Rangers win in Angus.
They also discuss the Team GB squad announcement and whether going to an Olympics would be sound or not?
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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May 24, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 105 - The Title Race Continues
Chris and Campbell are back as the title race in SWPL1 take another turn. Celtic make it three wins out of three against their Old Firm rivals, Hibs hold Glasgow City in front of fans at Broadwood. Becky Galbraith scores a hat trick of offside goals, Motherwell move up to 6th and what next for SWPL2 as Level 3 restrictions remain in Glasgow?
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website: www.leadingtheline.com
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May 20, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 104 - A John Rankin-esque Squiggler
Chris and Campbell get together for a slightly higgledy piggledy round up of the last week or so's SWPL action as well as previewing another big weekend in the race for the title and Champions League places.
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website: www.leadingtheline.com
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May 10, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 103 - Freedom Of Milngavie
Chris and Campbell return to review the big game at the top of the table as Glasgow City extend their league at the top with victory over Rangers as Celtic move into second with victory over Motherwell. They discuss the need to cover talking points, preview the big midweek game at K Park and then speculate around the return of fans to women's football as SWPL2 gets ready to take centre stage.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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May 5, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 102 - Big Game Feel
Chris and Campbell are back to reviewing the SWPL1 action as Glasgow City maintain their three point lead at the top of the table, as Celtic score eight in Forfar and Hibernian cruise to an Edinburgh derby win. They preview the big game at the top of the table as Rangers take on the leaders this Sunday, cover the SWPL1 Player of the Month nominations and react to the SWNT World Cup draw.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 27, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 101 - Going on Holiday to Pot Four
Chris and Campbell get together to review the weekend's action where Celtic make it three wins of the bounce, Glasgow City stay top and Rangers hit eleven before they discuss the importance of competition as women's football grows. They then talk about the news around the UWCL and what impact it will have on Scottish sides. They look ahead to the 2023 World Cup draw qualifying on Friday where they pick their dream and nightmare draw scenarios before dreaming of the best possible away days.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 22, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 100 - Keeping It One Hundred
Chris and Campbell get together for the 100th episode of the Leading the Line podcast where they review a big midweek card as Celtic defeat Rangers 1-0 in the second Old Firm derby of the season, Glasgow City move three points clear at the top of the table and the race for 4th hots up.
Thank you everyone that listens, shares and talks about the podcast we've made it to 100, will there be 100 more? We'll have to wait and see!
Twitter: @LeadingthelIne
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 19, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 99 - The Review Preview Mash Up
Chris and Campbell are back for the first of two podcasts this week with a full midweek card on the horizon. They recap a weekend which saw Glasgow City move top by virtue of goals scored as Forfar Farmington's goalscoring keeper Lauren Perry grabbed the headlines against an improving Hearts before they look ahead to the midweek fixtures including two interesting tactical battles as the Old Firm take centre stage at Celtic Park and Hibernian take on Glasgow City in Edinburgh.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Apr 14, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 98 - Crossbar Challenge
Campbell and Chris are back to review the SWPL1 action as Rangers and Glasgow City continue to hold the advantage at the top, Hibernian bounce back from defeat last week to reclaim fourth and Sarah Ewens makes her case for a more regular starting role as Celtic defeat Hearts.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 8, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 97 - It's Bleeping Fantastic
Chris and Campbell are back to talk about some actual factual football including an impressive return from Glasgow City as Rangers stay top with a 6-0 victory in Edinburgh. Spartans moving into fourth, the brand new Sunday night highlights show and the search for a new SWNT coach continuing.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 4, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 96 - Leading The Line Meets Mariel Kaney
It's the final player interview of SWPL1 Hype Week as Chris is joined y Hearts captain Mariel Kaney to speak about her path in the game, being an experienced head in a young changing room, balancing work and football, the exuberance of youth and her work with the Big Hearts Foundation.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 2, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 95 - The Cherry On A Pretty Good Cake
Chris and Campbell are back after their whirlwind week speaking to the great and the good of SWPL1 to preview the return weekend including news on a significant new broadcast deal, the race for the title, expectations for the rest of the league and what could be next for SWPL2?
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 1, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 94 - Leading The Line Meets Sarah Teegarden
We've reached club eight in our SWPL1 hype week series of interviews as Campbell Finlayson chats to Celtic's American midfielder Sarah Teegarden. They discuss soccer stateside, her move to Europe, coming back from her ACL injury and the exciting times she sees ahead for the Glasgow club.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 1, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 93 - Leading The Line Meets Claire Delworth
The SWPL1 return hype train pulls into Gorgie as Chris is joined by Hearts defender Claire Delworth to talk about playing for her heroes, switching positions, bouncing back after a tough start to the season under the guidance of Andy Kirk and Aaron Hughes, the role her family played in developing her love for the game and being both a player and fan of the Edinburgh side.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
Website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Mar 31, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 92 - Leading The Line Meets Rachel Connor
The hype for the return of SWPL1 this Sunday doesn't stop as this time out Campbell Finlayson is joined by Motherwell's Rachel Connor where she talks about playing top flight football from a young age, the SWNT Young Team and competing at a home Euros, balancing her studies with football and a look ahead to their fixture against Forfar Farmington.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLIne
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Mar 30, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 91 - Talking Teammates with Donna Paterson and Cassie Cowper
SWPL1 Hype Week continues as Campbell Finlayson gets to know Forfar Farmington duo Donna Paterson and Cassie Cowper as they shed a little light on their careers to date, give the lowdown on their team-mates and the Angus side's start to the season.
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website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Mar 30, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 90 - Leading The Line Meets Hayley Lauder
SWPL1 Hype Week continues as Chris Marshall is joined by one of only 14 players to be capped over 100 times for Scotland, Hayley Lauder. They discus her early career, being amongst the first of a generation to take the plunge by moving abroad, favourite Glasgow City moments, representing Scotland from youth to the Women's World Cup and her beloved Livi Lions.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Mar 29, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 89 - Leading The Line Meets Robyn McCafferty
Leading the line continues it's hype towards the SWPL1 season return as Chris Marshall sits down over Zoom to chat with Spartans rising star Robyn McCafferty. They discuss the SWPL1's return, her time with the SWNT Young Team and coming through the Hibernian Academy, female voices in the media and what national team success in recent years has meant for her as she hopes to follow in their footsteps.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Mar 29, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 88 - Leading The Line Meets Amy Gallacher
it's SWPL1 Hype Week and we're out talking to players from all eight SWPL1 sides ahead of the season return.
This time out Campbell Finlayson talks to Hibernian forward Amy Gallacher to discuss the season so far, old rivalries with Glasgow City, scoring in some of Hibs biggest games and how the squad has evolved over the last two years.
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Mar 19, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 87 - Leading The Line Meets Fiona Brown
In the latest meets podcast Chris is joined by Scotland international and FC Rosengård attacker Fiona Brown to discuss her path from Dunblane to the Damallsvenskan and everything in between. Including coming through at Celtic and success at Glasgow City to coming back from not just one but three ACL injuries and to her current life in Sweden where she has lived for the last five years.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Mar 12, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 86 - Leading The Line Meets Jeni Currie
In the latest Leading the Line Meets Chris is joined by FC Pirin Blagoevgrad goalkeeper Jeni Currie to share her life in behind the gloves from youth football at Mussleburgh Windsor to Hibernian to playing pro under the Pirin Mountains in one of women's football's most most unlikely of outposts, Bulgaria.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Feb 26, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 85 - Steven Lawther talks Arrival
In something a little bit different Chris is joined by Steven Lawther (@stevenredcircle) author of a new book documenting the rise of SWNT called Arrival.
They discuss how the book came about, why he took the plunge to write it, what you can expect inside and share some of their experiences as fans of the women's game.
Pre-order here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/arrival
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Feb 23, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 84 - Same Old Problems
Chris and Campbell get together to pick over the wreckage of a Scotland qualifying campaign that ended in yet another defeat marred by the same old problems. What happens next and where has it all gone so wrong?
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Feb 9, 2021
LTL Podcast Ep. 83 - A Lot of Stuff Has Happened
Chris Marshall and Campbell Finalyson are back to cover all the things that have happened in the world of Scottish women's football since they went there separate ways from New Tinto Park on the 20th December:
1:14 - The continued absence of Scottish women's football and it's place on the fringes of Scottish football discourse.
15:42 - SWNT New Interim Coach, squad announcement and trying to get hyped for the forthcoming fixtures.
33:21 - The SWPL1 Transfer Centre. There may be no competitive action but clubs have still been welcoming some exciting new arrivals.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Dec 17, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 82 - Merry ZOOMmas
Campbell joins a festively merry Chris to go over the final SWPL weekend of 2020 as Rangers take top spot and the Aberdeen SWPL2 train continues to roll on. They also discuss Glasgow City's exit from the Champions League on a difficult night for Scott Booth's side.
Thank you to everyone who has listened in 2020, have a wonderful Christmas and we'll speak to you again in 2021!
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Dec 8, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 81 - We Could Start Anywhere
Chris is joined by Campbell to talk through an action packed weekend in the SWPL1 as Hearts get their first win of the season, Forfar come close to victory at Celtic and the top two win ahead of their clash next Sunday. In SWPL2 Boroughmuir won the battle of the thistles as Dundee United join Aberdeen in the promotion places. There's also chat about coverage gaps and the SWPL Player of the Month.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Dec 2, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 80 - Scunnered
Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson are back to talking over a hugely disappointing and premature end to the SWNT Euro qualifying campaign. They try to figure out what went wrong and what happens next? They also cover the weekend's SWPL2 action as the promotion race hots up.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Nov 24, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 79 - Knowing Our Pragues
Campbell Finlayson and Chris Marshall return to discuss all the action from SWPL1 and SWPL2 as Celtic hit Hibs for six and Partick Thistle end Aberdeen's 100% start to the season. They discuss Glasgow City's Champions League draw and they break down what will be two crucial qualifiers for SWNT against Portugal and Finland this coming weekend.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Nov 19, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 78 - LTL Meets Abi Harrison
In the latest LTL Meets Chris Marshall is joined by Bristol City striker Abi Harrison. They discuss her early career at Celtic and success at Hibernian in Scotland before talking through her move to Bristol City. They cover the art of goalscoring, how she coped with her ACL injury recovery during lockdown and SWNT ambitions before an old favourite question returns.
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Nov 17, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 77 - Why Not Indeed
Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson are back to review an entertaining weekend of SWPL action as Glasgow City maintain top spot ahead of their trip to Iceland to face Value in the Champions League. Celtic strike late in the Old Firm derby, Aberdeen edged the top of the table clash in SWPL2 and there was the odd bit of controversy sprinkled in for good measure. All in all a fun way to spend an hour.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Nov 12, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 76 - Talking Teammates with Shelley Campbell and Laura Neil
Campbell Finlayson is at the wheel as he gets to know Kilmarnock Women duo Laura Neil and Shelley Campbell. He gets the lowdown from inside the Rugby Park dressing room as well as talking about the Ayrshire side's start to the season and what being a footballer has been like during covid times.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Nov 10, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 75 - Zooming in at Quarter Speed
Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson are back to discuss the weekend's SWPL action, one on the terraces and one from the sofa as Rangers and Glasgow City maintain their 100% starts to the season in SWPL1. In SWPL2 Aberdeen and Glasgow Women put on a show whilst referee decisions are up for discussion before they share their SWPL Player of the Month picks.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Nov 6, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 74 - Up Periscope
Chris and Campbell are back for a mini pod looking back on the midweek SWPL2 action and Glasgow City's penalty shootout victory over Peamount United in the UWCL.
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Twitter: @LeadingthelIne
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Nov 2, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 73 - We Love Scenes
Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson are back to review the weekend's SWPL action including comprehensive victories for Hibernian, Glasgow City and Celtic and another day of late drama in SWPL2. They preview the upcoming UWCL clash between Glasgow City and Peamount United discussing the current coverage landscape for Scottish women's football with the season now underway offering praise and asking questions as they go.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Oct 27, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 72 - "SWNTPL2"
Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson reflect on a frustrating SWNT defeat in Helsinki before looking back on an entertaining weekend in SWPL2 including full time scenes, competitive games and the new kids on the block making waves.
Chris speaks to Aberdeen based journalist Mark Gordon to get the lowdown on the SWPL2 pacesetters and they hear from both sides following Partick Thistle's 1-1 home draw with Dundee United.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Oct 22, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 71 - LTL Meets Emily Mutch & Amy Muir
Chris is joined by Hibernian duo Emily Mutch and Amy Muir, he asks them about their roots in football, life at Hibs, representing Scotland from the National Performance Schools all the way up to Amy making her SWNT debut this year. The nonsense then descends as chat of fajitas, Tik Tok songs and who would survive best on a desert island come into play.
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Oct 20, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 70 - It's Good To Be Back
Chris Marshall (@mershdoes) and Campbell Finlayson (@Campbell6_2) are delighted to be back to talk up the SWPL. In this week's pod it's fair play to Glasgow City as they lay down a league marker and announce the arrival of Cailin Michie. Chris speaks to Zoe Ness following Rangers 5-1 win against Hearts. Glasgow Women entertain in SWPL2 as Campbell hears from Craig Joyce and we've got SWNT fever ahead Friday's qualifier with Albania. Chris joins Lucy Graham on her pre-match press call. It's good to be back.
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Oct 14, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 69 - The SWPL2 Ten Question Preview
Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson get together again this time to answer ten questions ahead of the return of the SWPL2 season this weekend from breakout stars and top goalscorer to MVP's and players of the year, from the top of the table to the bottom before ending on one big prediction for the year ahead.
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Oct 14, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 68 - The SWPL1 Ten Question Preview
Chris Marshall and Campbell Finlayson get together to answer ten questions ahead of the return of the SWPL1 season this weekend from breakout stars and top goalscorer to MVP's and players of the year, from the top of the table to the bottom before ending on one big prediction for the year ahead.
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Oct 13, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 67 - LTL meets Nicola Docherty
Chris is back and this time he is joined by Rangers full back and Scotland international Nicola Docherty. They talk about her early life playing football in Falkirk, signing for Rangers the first time, her successful spell at Glasgow City, going back to Rangers this year and her experiences with the national side including at last year's World Cup.
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Oct 12, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 66 - LTL Meets Keeva Keenan
Chris is joined by Celtic defender and Republic Ireland international Keeva Keenan. She talks about growing as a football in Dublin, here move to Scotland, playing for one of her childhood heroes, the season ahead and the overwhelming experience of making her first team debut for her national side last year.
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Oct 7, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 65 - Actual Factual Football Things - SWNT Squad Announcement
Chris and Campbell are back to take a look at a settled SWNT squad ahead of October's Euro 2021 qualifiers against Albania and Finland. They also hear from SWNT boss Shelley Kerr as she discusses how she made her final selections and the reason for including additional numbers.
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website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Sep 3, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 64 - The WSL Tartan Special Preview Reduxx
Chris is joined by journalist Sophie Lawson to break down the upcoming WSL season through tartan tinted spectacles covering every player and how they will perform for their respective sides ahead of the new campaign. Includes how Emma Hayes will fit Erin Cuthbert into a star studded Chelsea squad, the return to fitness of Abi Harrison at Bristol City, Willie Kirk's UWCL ambition at Everton, Caroline Weir's role at Manchester City plus the contenders for SWNT places both up top and in defence.
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website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Aug 19, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 63 - Talking Wolfsburg with Jasmina Schweimler
Chris is joined by German football, and Wolfsburg expert, Jasmina Schweimler to share the lowdown on Glasgow City's Champions League opponents. Who should we be looking out for, what Wolfsburg's ambitions are and do Bayern have the tools to upset Lyon?
Follow Jas on Twitter: @JasScheweimler
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Aug 17, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 62 - LTL Meets Krystyna Freda
Ahead of Glasgow City's UEFA Women's Champions League Quarter Final clash with Wolfsburg Chris is joined by Glasgow City loan recruit Krystyna Freda. They discuss her love for scoring goals, how the move to City came about, women's football in Cyprus and her thoughts on coverage of the women's game globally.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Aug 13, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 61 - News Update and Glasgow City UWCL Training
Chris is flying solo to provide a quick update on the big news stories in Scottish women's football over the last month including fixture announcements and TV deals before turning his eye turns towards the UWCL including insight from Megan Foley and Scott Booth at Glasgow City's training session ahead of their Quarter Final tie against Wolfsburg next week.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jul 27, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 60 - Meets Hannah Godfrey
Chris is joined by Scotland and Tottenham Hotspur defender Hannah Godfrey. They discuss her career in the game to date including her favourite moment playing college soccer in the US, a successful debut season in the FAWSL and a whirlwind start to her international career.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jul 22, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 59 - Black Lives Matter With Kaela McDonald Nguah
Chris is joined by Motherwell's Kaela McDonald Nguah to openly and honestly discuss her experience growing up in Scotland as a young black female and her experiences as a Scottish black footballer. How she has viewed the BLM movement and what can to be done to ensure the path towards positive change continues.
The conversation doesn't stop.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jul 7, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 58 - Top Five SWNT Players
Chris is joined by Campbell Finlayson and Callum Paterson to share who are, in their opinion, the Top Five SWNT players of all time as well as sharing their first memories of following the national side.
Do you agree? Who do you have in your list? Let us know, and once you have remember to vote for your favourites in the SFA's #Scotland50 poll at the link below:
Vote: scotfa.co/Scotland50
Website: www.leadingtheline.com
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Jun 24, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 57 - Being a Ref with Vikki Allan
Chris is joined by SFA and FIFA official Vikki Allan, they talk about her decision to follow in her father's footsteps, her love of football, dealing with the mental side of making decisions and how she manages that on and off the field, running the line on top of Kilimanjaro, the pros and cons of new technology and of course a round of scran chat.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jun 22, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 56 - Meets Nicola Hardie
Chris is joined by Rangers Women and Scotland youth international goalkeeping coach Nicola Hardie. They discuss how she got started working between the sticks, inspiring the next wave of young female goalkeepers, how you coach football's most unique role and the smashing of stereotypes at last summer's World Cup.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jun 18, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 55 - Poppin' Off And Droppin' Dimes
Chris and Cambo are back together to cover recent events in the women's game including James Anderson's dropping' dimes, the potential move to a winter calendar, Glasgow City's UWCL predicament, WSL wins and future national team fixture congestion.
The podcast ends with extended thoughts from Forfar Farmington Head Coach Ryan McConville and Hamilton Accies Assistant Bobby Watson about what the new cash injection could do for their clubs.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jun 18, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 54 - Meets Cailin Michie
Chris is back and on this occasion is joined by Pitea IF defender Cailin Michie. They discuss her successful spell at Hibernian, how the move to Sweden came about and her transition to full time football, life living just outside the Arctic Circle and her future ambitions before as always rounding things off with some of her favourite dinners.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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May 25, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 53 - There's Yer Dinner with Bethany Kerr and Lindsey Blues
On the latest podcast Chris is joined by Stirling University duo Bethany Kerr and Lindsey Blues. They discuss living together during lockdown, BUCS football, bouncing back from last season's relegation and squad transitions before moving on to kitchen disasters and a deep discussion about the merits of a good bowl of cereal.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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May 18, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 52 - There's Yer Dinner with Loren Campbell
In the latest round of There's Yer Dinner Chris is joined by Aberdeen defender Loren Campbell where they discuss the growth of the game in the North East, the women's sides recent move to Cormack Park and the disjointed start to the season before we find out who is the best chanter in the Dons dressing room.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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May 14, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 51 - The World of Women's Football Kits
In a special podcast Chris is joined by Paul Deakin founder of MisKits a company that specialises in kit design for both mens and women's football. They discuss the benefits of having bespoke kits for women's teams, the sports science behind a kit and some of Paul's favourite examples before they speculate on the future for kits in the women's game.
If you want to learn more you can visit www.miskits.co.uk to @mis_kits on Twitter.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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May 10, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 50 - There's Yer Dinner With Christie Murray
In the latest episode of There's Yer Dinner Chris is joined by Scotland international and Liverpool midfielder Christie Murray they discuss her early career including a move to Tennessee, regularly playing football on both sides of the border, the growth of SWNT during her involvement with the side, the Tunnocks shortages in Liverpool before Christie gives us a couple of restaurant recommendations.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
Website: www.leadingtheline.com
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May 7, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 49 - The A-Z of Scottish Women's Football Part Three (Q-Z)
Chris, Campbell and Callum are back for Part Three of The A-Z of Scottish Women's Football covering the best signings from winter, the shape of youth football in Scotland both internationally and at club level, VAR and Zoom calls.
Part One: https://soundcloud.com/chris-marshall-42/ltl-podcast-ep-45-the-a-z-of-scottish-womens-football-part-one-a-g
Part Two: https://soundcloud.com/chris-marshall-42/ltl-podcast-ep-47-the-a-z-of-scottish-womens-football-part-two-h-p
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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May 4, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 48 - There's Yer Dinner with Anna VIncenti
In the latest episode of There's Yer Dinner Chris is joined by Anna Vincenti. They discuss her football career which encompassed spells at Hibernian and Motherwell along with international recognition from Scotland and Malta. Her transition to freestyle skiing and the disappointment of Olympic near misses, dealing with injuries and her future in boxing having teamed up with former world champion Alex Arthur. There's even a guest appearance from her dog!
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
Website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 30, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 47 - The A-Z Of Scottish Women's Football Part Two (H-P)
Chris(@mershdoes), Campbell(@Campbell6_2) and Callum(BroadcastCallum) are back for part two of their A-Z of Scottish women's football including football in the Borders, Team GB at the Olympics, kilometres, the Phil Neville experiment and the Springburn San Siro itself, Petershill Park.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 27, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 46 - There's Yer Dinner with Jade McDonald
In the latest round of There's Yer Dinner Chris (@MFPTasty)is joined by St. Johnstone captain Jade McDonald to discuss juggling firefighting and football, how Jeanfield Swifts partnership with the Saints brought renewed focus to the women's game in Perth, the majesty of a Margherita and she also gives us a masterclass in teacake consumption.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 23, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 45 - The A-Z of Scottish Women's Football Part One (A-G)
In Part One of the A-Z of Scottish Women's Football Chris (@MFPTasty) and Campbell (Campbell6_2) are joined by Glasgow City medial mogul Callum Patterson(@BroadcastCallum) to cover letters A-G including Boroughmuir Thistle, Drinking, Erin Cuthbert and Global arrivals to the SWPL.
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website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 20, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 44 - There's Yer Dinner with Lisa Swanson
Chris (@MFPTasty) is joined once again by another familiar face from the world of Scottish Women's football as Hearts striker Lisa Swanson joins him to discuss her two spells at Kilmarnock, playing for her childhood heroes, Rangers and moving to Edinburgh this winter. She also looks ahead to her life post-football and we find out what item would make her Tunnock's treat based dreams come true?
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 13, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 43 - There's Yer Dinner with Keira Johnstone
Look out your finest china as Chris (@MFPTasty) is back for another helping of There's Yer Dinner. This time out he is joined by Dundee United captain Keira Johnstone. They discuss supporting key workers during lockdown, playing for her childhood heroes and United's journey since their formation in 2015. Of course the word Nando's also makes an appearance.
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website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Apr 7, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 42 - There's Yer Dinner with Lucy Ronald
In this latest course of There's Yer Dinner Chris Marshall (@MFPTasty) is joined by one of the domestic games rising stars and Glasgow Women captain Lucy Ronald. They talk about her career to date, her departure from Glasgow City, being club captain at such a young age, her unexpected foray into the world of cinema and a lot about Nandos.
Twitter: @MFPTasty
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Mar 30, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 41 - Leading The Line meets Ryan McConville
In the latest edition of Leading the Line Meets... Chris Marshall (@MFPTasty) is joined by Forfar Farmington Head Coach Ryan McConville. They discuss his career to date including spells in the USA, Mexico, China and South Africa. How he has settled in at the Angus club and how, as a coach, he manages his squad during these unique times.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Mar 29, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 40 - There's Yer Dinner with Martha Thomas
Chris Marshall (@MFP Tasty) is joined by West Ham United and Scotland international striker Martha Thomas. They talk through her career to date, coming up through the US collegiate system, bouncing back from serious injury, moving to France and life in the FA WSL with the Hammers. They also cover the long road to making her debut for Scotland before getting into her food haves and have nots.
Twitter: @LeadingTheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Mar 18, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 39 - The SWPL Team Of The Season So Far (After Like Four Games)
Chris Marshall (@MFPTasty) and Campbell Finlayson (@Campbell6_2) start the long haul of undetermined length without women's football in Scotland by looking at an SWPL Team of the Season So Far (After Like Four Games) but who has shown best in the early season running. Let us know who would make your teams!
Twitter: @LeadingTheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Mar 12, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 38 - There's Yer Dinner With Teigan McCann And Rachel Ross
On the latest edition of "There's Yer Dinner" Chris (@MFPTasty) is joined by Hamilton Academical pair Teigan McCann and Rachel Ross.
Both players share their football origins story, playing with and against boys and the way that last season's disappointment drives them on this campaign before they bust out the cutlery to talk Sunday dinners, milkshakes, the Hamiton Palace stairs and even a potential new feature for the Accies media team.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Mar 8, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 37 - Women's Football In Northern Ireland
For this special look at women's football in Northern Ireland and it's growing influence on the Scottish game Chris(@MFPTasty)is joined by Laura Clarke (@Clarkie8) to discuss how the game is growing in her home country, the impact of Northern Irish players on this season's SWPL and how the national side have been getting on under new head coach Kenny Shiels.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
Website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Mar 5, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 36 - There's Yer Dinner with Lana Clelland
On the latest episode of "There's Yer Dinner!" Chris(@MFPTasty) is joined by Scotland international and Fiorentina forward Lana Clelland. They cover her career to date, life in Italy and the timer goes off on Lana's oven as they discuss her relationship with food and how she manages it along with the demands of professional football.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Mar 2, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 35 - Permutations
Chris (@MFPTasty) and Campbell (Campbell6_2) are back to look over all the SWPL Cup action. They all hear from Partick Thistle forward Clare Docherty following her side's 2-2 draw with Kilmarnock and Rangers French defender Lisa Martinez as she scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Hamilton Accies. They end the pod by briefly covering Scotland's trip to Spain for the Pinatar Cup.
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website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Feb 25, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 34 - Happy Birthday Cambo!
This week Chris(@MFPTasty) joins Campbell(Campbell6_2) in supping down a birthday beer. In SWPL1 Rangers and Celtic make early statements of intent as Hibernian snatch a late victory in BBC Sport's first live streaming. In SWPL2 Hamilton Accies comfortably see of Stirling University as Dundee United and Boroughmuir Thistle share twelve goals on Tayside.
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Feb 19, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 33 - Media Days And Mega Powers
Chris (@MFPTasty) and Campbell (@Campbell6_2) are back to discuss last week's SWPL Cup action before previewing the opening weekend of the SWPL. We also hear from players at both Rangers and Celtic ahead of the new campaign before rounding out the pod with a look at Shelley Kerr's SWNT squad for the Pinatar Cup.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Feb 9, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 32 - A Well Earned Point
Chris (@MFPTasty) and Campbell (@Campbell6_2) are back to cover a truncated opening weekend of the SWPL Cup as just three games beat Storm Ciara. They discuss the challenge ahead for fixture re-schedulers, a well earned point for Glasgow Women against Celtic and hear from Fran Alonso, Craig Joyce and Lucy Ronald post match. Cover wins for Spartans and Forfar Farmington plus shout out Livingston and ICT setting down early Championship markers.
Twitter: @LeadingTheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Feb 6, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 31 - The Scottish Women's Football Season Preview - SWPL Cup and the Rest
Chris (@MFPTasty) and Campbell (@Campbell6_2) are back for the the third and final instalment of their preview podcasts ahead of the new Scottish women's football season, In part they they look at the new SWPL Cup, the revised format and it's promotion. The new SWF Championship before rounding things out with some of their hopes for the new season.
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Twitter: @LeadingTheLine
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Feb 3, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 30 - The Scottish Women's Football Season Preview Part Two: SWPL2
Chris (@MFPTasty) and Campbell (@Campbell6_2) are back for the second of three preview podcasts ahead of the new Scottish women's football season, In part two they look at SWPL2 where they debate who are favourites for the title? How the three promoted clubs will get on and which players to keep an eye out for this campaign.
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Twitter: @LeadingTheLine
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Feb 1, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 29 - The Scottish Women's Football Season Preview Part One: SWPL1
Chris (@MFPTasty) and Campbell (@Campbell6_2) are back for the first of three preview podcasts ahead of the new Scottish women's football season, In part one they look at SWPL1 where they debate whether or not Glasgow City are still the team to beat? What next for last year's challengers Hibernian? How professionalism will impact Rangers and Celtic's seasons and how the rest of the squads are shaping up?
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Twitter: @LeadingTheLine
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Jan 20, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 28 - There's Yer Dinner with Beth McKay
Chris is joined by Spartans midfielder and Northern Ireland Futsal Internationalist Beth McKay for another food and football themed podcast to discuss the impact of playing both futsal and the 11-a-side game, controversial pizza toppings, living a gluten free life and her aspirations for the forthcoming SWPL season.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Jan 9, 2020
LTL Podcast Ep. 27 - The FAWSL Mid Season Tartan Special
Chris Marshall is joined by women's football writer Sophie Lawson (@lawson_sv) for a special edition of the podcast looking at how Scotland's stars have performed so far this WSL season. Everything is covered from Arsenal's league leading contingent, the evolution of Caroline Weir at Manchester City, how Jamie Lee Napier will settle in at Chelsea, the Manchester United four, the rise of some new faces and we even squeeze in a mention for Cailin Michie's move to the Damallsvenskan. Some would call it a great listen for any SWNT fan.
Website: www.leadingtheline.com
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Dec 4, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 26 - The End Of Season Party and Alternate Awards
Chris is in Madrid, Campbell's in Glasgow and Stuart is sipping a cup of Joe in Dundee. They may be apart but the lads are buzzing to get together to celebrate a fanstatic season of Scottish women's football where they hand out some alternative awards and look ahead to what they would like to see happen in 2020.
Thank you to everyone who listens, likes, shares, subscribes and rates. It has been some buzz!
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
Website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Nov 25, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 25 - Clare Shines On Tynie
Chris, Campbell and Stuart try to find the words to describe an exhilarating end to the Scottish women's football season coming together immediately after a 90th minute Clare Shine strike sealed a 4-3 Scottish Cup victory for Glasgow City over holders Hibernian in front of a modern era record crowd at Tynecastle. Also featuring post match thoughts from both Head Coaches, Jamie Lee-Napier and City captain Leanne Ross.
What a way to end a season!
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Nov 22, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 24 - There's Yer Dinner With Rachel McLauchlan And Joelle Murray
In this special food themed edition of the podcast Chris is joined by Glasgow City full back Rachel McLauchlan and Hibernian captain Joelle Murray ahead of the 2019 Scottish Cup Final between their two respective sides. They talk about their match day eating routines, what goes down on cheat day and what is their favourite Tunnock's product.
Glasgow City face Hibernian in the 2019 Scottish Cup Final on Sunday 24th November at Tynecastle. Kick off is 16:10.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Nov 21, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 23 - The Scottish Women's Cup Final Preview
Chris and Campbell are back for a special Scottish Cup Final Preview pod but before they get to the main event they talk over Hearts emerging victorious at the end of the SWPL2 title race. They then shift to Sunday where they pick their respective XI's for each side and how they could change the game as well as looking at the choice of venue and how the promotional build has gone.
The Scottish Women's Cup Final is this Sunday 24th November at Tynecastle Park. Kick off is 16:10.
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Twitter: @LeadingTheLine
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Nov 11, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 22 - We Were Promised Helicopters
In a shorter than usual pod Chris and Campbell discuss a comfortable win for Scotland in Albania and league wins for Celtic, Dundee United and Hearts as the Jambos move into top spot ahead of a final day SWPL2 title showdown with Hamilton Academical.
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Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Nov 5, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 21 - The Underside Of The Bar Aesthetic
Chris and Campbell are back after a week's hiatus to discuss Champions League glory for Glasgow City before Celtic end their domestic streak as SWPL1 relegation is confirmed for Stirling University, Hearts & Hamilton continue to do battle in SWPL2 as award season falls upon us and there is a return to international action with Scotland in Albania for EURO2021 qualifying.
Goal and Save of the Season Votes: https://scotwomensfootball.com/swf-annual-awards/nominations/
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Oct 22, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 20 - Title Chases, Different Stages
Chris and Campbell are back to discuss Glasgow City's imminent title triumph, a big SWPL1 relegation encounter in Stenny this Friday, Hibernian making a statement, the SWPL2 title race being down to just two and what's going on in the SWFL1 - South promotion battle.
Twitter: @MFPTasty
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Oct 15, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 19 - Chicken And Coleslaw
Chris and Campbell are back to review the weekend's Scottish Cup action including an excessive amount of scran chat. They preview the big games from this coming weekend's SWPL card, Scotland U17's and discuss what a good outcome for Glasgow City would be from their trip to Copenhagen for the UWCL.
Twitter: @MFPTasty
Website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Oct 9, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 18 - Scottish Women's Cup Semi Final Preview Show
Chris and Campbell are back to preview this weekend's Scottish Women's Cup Semi Finals including thoughts from all four competing sides players and coaches as Rangers take on Glasgow City and Hibernian face Motherwell at Forthbank this Sunday.
It's not all domestic action though as they take some time to praise the efforts of the Scotland U19 side that topped their first stage Euro Qualifying Group.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
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Oct 3, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 17 - Take Two!
Chris forgets to hit record the first time round so it's take two as he is joined by Campbell to discuss all the results from the latest round of SWPL action, Glasgow City's Champions League draw and potential future changes to the tournament and SWNT from the U19's in Poland to this weekend's training camp with Shelley Kerr featuring new and returning faces.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Sep 26, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep.16 - UWCL Review - Glasgow City Russian to the Last 16
Chris, Campbell and Stuart Mitchell record their fresh from the whistle thoughts as Glasgow City defeat FC Chertanovo 4-1 at Petershill Park to seal a 5-1 aggregate victory and a place in the UEFA Women's Champions League Last 16. We also hear post match from Glasgow City Head Coach Scott Booth and double goalscorer Hayley Lauder.
Twitter: @LeadingtheLine
Website: www.leadingtheline.com
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Sep 24, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 15 - Big Up The John Mathers Massive!
Chris and Campbell are back to talk through all the latest SWPL action supplemented by a raft of highlights, Rangers going Semi-Pro, big changes in SWF for 2020, their thoughts on the Hutchison Vale situation, where they would like to see women's games played and a UWCL and SWPL Preview.
Follow: @LeadingtheLine
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Sep 18, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep, 14 - We Have A Name!
Chris are Campbell are back with...The Leading the Line Podcast! They discuss the Scottish Cup Quarter Final results and the semi-final draw. Motherwell get it tight for their shared social media, we big up Forfar's next TV appearance as well as previewing all this weekend's action before finishing up with a discussion around the proposed new UWCL format.
You can now follow the pod on the new Twitter @LeadingtheLine account and of course share the love and give us your feedback.
Cheers!
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Sep 11, 2019
LTL Podcast - Ep. 13 - UWCL Hibernian V Slavia Prague Post Match
Chris is joined by Campbell and Stuart Mitchell to share their thoughts after Hibernian were defeated 4-1 by Slavia Prague in the Last 32 of the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Also including post match thoughts from Hibs goalscorer Siobhan Hunter and Hibs Head Coach Grant Scott.
Contact; @MFPTasty
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Sep 11, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep, 12 - The Scottish Women's Football Show
This week on the Scottish Women's Football Show Chris and Campbell turn their attention to SWPL2 as Hamilton and Hearts serve up a top of the table thriller, Partick Thistle miss out on a chance to close the gap and they assess Dundee United's progress in their debut SWPL2 season. They also discuss the new signings at Rangers and this weekend's Scottish Cup action.
Contact: @MFPTasty
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Sep 4, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 11 - SWNT Victory and SWPL Preview
This week on Leading the Line Chris and Campbell talk over Scotland's 8-0 Euro 2021 qualifying win against Cyprus as well as debating taking Scotland on the road before previewing this weekend's SWPL action including the top-of-the-table clash between Hamilton Accies and Hearts in SWPL.
Contact: @MFPTasty
www.leadingtheline.com
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Aug 30, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 10 - On The Whistle! Scotland 8-0 Cyprus
It's Leading the Line On the Whistle!
Tonight we bring you the immediate post match thoughts as Scotland Women defeated Cyprus 8-0 at Easter Road in Women's Euro 2021 Qualifying.
After the victory I heard from Head Coach Shelley Kerr, Five Goal Hero Kim Little and Orlando Pride's Claire Emslie.
Contact: @MFPTasty
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Aug 30, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 9.1 - SWNT #WEURO2021 Preview
This is a mini pod cut taken from this week's Scottish Women's Football Show focusing on Scotland Women's game against Cyprus and taking a look at the rest of the sides Euro 2021 Qualifying Group E opponents. We also discuss the promotion of the game and success for the youth sides.
Contact: @MFPTasty
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Aug 28, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 9 - Scottish Cup Review And SWNT v Cyprus Preview
This week It's a bumper edition of the Scottish Women's Football Show (better name pending).
Chris and Campbell review this weekend's Scottish Cup action including the final venue announcement before turning their attention to Friday night and Scotland's opening Euro 2021 qualifier against Cyprus at Easter Road. We ask whether the planning behind the game has done the side justice and how vital a comprehensive win will be for moral.
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Aug 23, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 8 - Equality FC With Karen Dobres
On this latest interview pod from Leading the Line Chris is joined by Karen Dobres, Non-Executive Director at Lewes FC and one of the driving forces behind Equality FC. A model that treats both men's and women's sides equally at the Sussex club. During the podcast we story the club's journey so far, what it has meant for both teams and discuss future aspirations.
If you would like to get involved after listening then you can do so at the following link: https://www.lewesfc.com/owners
Please remember that if you enjoyed this, to drop a wee five star review in the comments and tell all your friends.
Contact: @MFPTasty
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Aug 21, 2019
LTL Ep. 7 - The SWPL Show Week 13
It's that time of the week once again where Chris and Campbell talk through the events from this week's Scottish women's football action. Glasgow City have one hand and four fingers on the SWPL1 title after victory against Celtic whilst Hibernian climb back into 2nd after victory over Stirling University. Hamilton Accies go three clear at the top of SWPL2 and Super Caley go ballistic in Edinburgh in the Cup.
We preview this weekend's Scottish Cup and look at the #SWNT squad ahead of the first Euro 2021 qualifier against Cyprus.
Contact: @MFPTasty
www.leadingtheline.com
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Aug 14, 2019
LTL Ep. 6 - The SWPL Show Scottish Cup And UWCL Review
In the latest edition of The SWPL Show Chris is joined by Campbell Finlayson tp discuss Hibernian's successful progression to the Last 32 of the Women's Champions League. Aberdeen shocking Spartans in the Scottish Cup as Celtic, Glasgow City and Hearts rack up double figure victories, but are results like this good for the game?
We also preview this weekend's SWPL action.
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Aug 13, 2019
LTL Ep. 5 - Forgotten Nations With Chris Deeley
In Episode 5 of the Leading the Line Podcast I speak to Chris Deeley author of Forgotten Nations a book telling some of the stories behind the places that make up CONIFA and we also discuss his experiences at this summer's Women's World Cup.
You can buy a copy of the book here: http://tiny.cc/pbzyaz
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Aug 7, 2019
LTL Ep. 4 - The SWPL Show Week 12 Review
Leading the Line is back with what will now be a weekly review of all the weekend's Scottish women's football action.
Chris is again joined by SWF Media colleague Campbell Finlayson where they discuss Glasgow City on the way to 13-in-a-row. Celtic keeping pace after a sixth consecutive victory and Hamilton Accies going top of SWPL2 as Partick Thistle win to close the gap. We preview this weekend's Scottish Cup fixtures and discuss the FAWSL broadcast deal along with any potential benefits it could have in Scotland.
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Aug 6, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 3 - Red Wine and Arepas with Jordan Florit
In Episode 3 of the podcast we speak to Jordan Florit (@TheFalseLibero), author of the Kickstarter project Red Wine & Arepas, a book looking at the relationship between football and the South American country of Venezuela.
It's not an obvious topic for a football book but there is a fascinating story to tell. If after listening to the podcast you want to support Jordan then you can do so here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwineandarepas/red-wine-and-arepas-book-on-venezuelan-football-and-society
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Jul 31, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 2 - The SWPL Mid Season Preview/Review
Leading the Line is here with a special SWPL Mid Season Preview/Review ahead of the return of domestic women's football in Scotland this Sunday.
Chris is joined by SWF Media colleague Campbell Finlayson where they discuss, Glasgow City dominance, Hibs and Celtic on the chase, big changes at Rangers, the SWPL1 relegation battle, Hearts and Hamilton going for the SWPL2 title, managerial changes in Glasgow and a new era at Hutchison Vale. They also shout out some of the good work done by clubs over the summer.
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Jul 29, 2019
LTL Podcast Ep. 1 - Kieran Theivam
In this first episode of The Leading the Line Podcast I’m joined by Kieran Theivam co-author of The Making of the Women’s World Cup. As well as discussing the book we also talk more generally about this summer’s tournaments, the growth of women’s football and what the future may hold.
You can order a copy of the book here: http://tiny.cc/xl349y
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