{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6633aa7d28201200122f5638/68b1c3bc993d10acb9c093ac?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Long Road to Glory: The Lionesses Origin Story | Part One","description":"<p>Welcome back to another episode of It Was What It Was with hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper as they delve into the history of The Lionesses and the true story behind the first ever women's Euros. This episode explores the struggles and triumphs of women's football, from the controversial FA ban in 1921, to England's historic victory in the 2025 Euros. Rob and Jonathan look into the pioneering efforts of teams like the Dick, Kerr Ladies and the Manchester Corinthians, looking at how women's football overcame a 50-year ban to shine on the world stage. Join us as we uncover the groundbreaking stories and resilient pioneers behind this incredible journey through a century of women's football history.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00&nbsp;Introduction: Girls and Football</p><p>00:51&nbsp;The Ban on Women's Football</p><p>01:37&nbsp;The Struggle and Triumph of Women's Football</p><p>03:02&nbsp;The Dick, Kerr Ladies and Their Legacy</p><p>04:22&nbsp;The Impact of the FA Ban</p><p>07:00&nbsp;International Tours and Recognition</p><p>12:59&nbsp;Manchester Corinthians: A New Hope</p><p>18:34&nbsp;Cultural Contrasts in Women's Football</p><p>20:48&nbsp;The First Women's Euros: A Hidden History</p><p>22:10&nbsp;The Rise and Fall of the International Ladies Football Association</p><p>26:21&nbsp;Manchester Corinthians: Pioneers of Women's Football</p><p>32:21&nbsp;Missed Opportunities and Reflections</p><p>38:44&nbsp;Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions</p>","author_name":"The Overlap"}