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We're going to have a new FA Cup winner!

Lianne Sanderson is joined by broadcaster, Spurs fan and friend of the talkSPORT network Chris Paouros to break down two incredible FA Cup semi finals - one which included her beloved Spurs beating Leicester and the other one which saw Chelsea, the holders, knocked out! They also discuss all the incredible work that Chris does with Proud Lilywhites as they celebrate their 10 year anniversary this year! Finally, Lianne's former teammate, Arsenal and Scotland legend Julie Fleeting joins the show to talk about the time she and Lianne shared at Arsenal and everything she's been doing since retiring!

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  • Saying farewell to Alex Morgan!

    50:21|
    This week, Lianne Sanderson was joined by football coach to the stars, David Copeland Smith where they went back in time to hear some of David's craziest stories including living with and coaching at Robbie Williams' house! They also discuss Alex Morgan's retirement as well as hear from some of Alex's former teammates and friends, Lori Lindsay, Ali Riley, Heather O’Reilly and Jenn Hildreth. They also chat about recent WSL and Conti Cup results and finish by hearing exclusively from former Lioness Jade Moore to hear all about life in Florida playing in the new USL league for Tampa Bay.
  • Seventh Heaven for Chelsea!

    49:12|
     Lianne Sanderson is joined by ex-Arsenal and current Seattle Reign Head coach Laura Harvey to break down another fantastic week of WSL action. You’ll hear from Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor after their ruthless 7-0 victory over Crystal Palace and Grace Clinton will speak about how she’s finding life back at Man United after scoring another goal this weekend! Plus, Lioness and Washington Spirit Esme Morgan opens up on what life in the NWSL is like!
  • The WSL is back!

    46:51|
    The WSL is back! Lianne Sanderson is joined by Houston Dash acting head coach Ricky Clarke to analyse all the huge headlines from the opening WSL weekend as well as Champions League qualifying games. They'll also discuss life in the US and coaching in the NWSL. Finally you'll hear Lianne's exclusive interview with Arsenal's Emily Fox.
  • 24/25 WSL Preview Show!

    45:30|
    Lianne Sanderson is back after a long summer without any women's football to serve up a jam-packed preview show with talkSPORT reporter - Uma Gurav. They'll get stuck into all the biggest transfers in the WSL and hear from surprise signing Lucy Bronze. They'll also preview the season ahead giving their predictions for how things in the WSL will play out. The rest of the show is packed with lots of incredible interviews with some of the biggest names in the WSL including Leah Williamson, Ella Toone, Millie Bright, Erin Cuthbert, Alex Greenwood, new Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor and LOADS MORE!
  • Barca win the UWCL & Jill Scott and Fran Kirby join the show!

    44:17|
    Lianne Sanderson hosts the final Women's Football Show of the season as she reflects on the UWCL Final in Bilbao where Barcelona finally got the better of Lyon. She's also joined by former Lioness and queen of the jungle, Jill Scott to chat about her incredible career and life in the media since retiring. Lianne is also joined by Fran Kirby from St George's Park as she gears up to take on France and reflects on her wonderful time at Chelsea. Finally we have a look back on some of the best bits from guests of the show since Lianne took over in January! 2023/24 - Over and out :) 
  • Chelsea win their fifth consecutive WSL!

    50:33|
    It's five in a row for Chelsea, as Emma Hayes bows out of her time at the club by lifting yet another WSL trophy! Lianne Sanderson is joined by none other than Liverpool Women manager Matt Beard to reflect on a huge final weekend in the WSL which saw the Blues triumph on goal difference on the final day! They will also discuss Liverpool's impressive 4th place finish in the league and find out how Beard has spearheaded such an impressive season. Find out who Beard's player of the season is and which former Lioness he wishes he could sign to his team! Plus, the head of women's football at Wrexham FC joins the show to break down how the Welsh side are getting on and what a difference the investment from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhinney have made. 
  • Manchester United defeat Spurs to win their first Women's FA Cup title!

    44:51|
    Lianne Sanderson is joined by sports broadcaster and huge Arsenal fan Pippa Monique as they reflect on Manchester United's historic win over Spurs in the FA Cup final at Wembley. They also get stuck into previewing a huge final week in the WSL with the title race potentially going down to goal difference if Chelsea beat Spurs on Wednesday. They also react to the breaking news that Vivianne Miedema will be leaving Arsenal at the end of the season. And finally, Lianne exclusively speaks to former professional footballer-turned Burnley FC investor, Kealia Watt.
  • Chelsea's crazy week blows the title race wide open!

    41:44|
    It's not over until it's over! As Man City stumble, Chelsea fight their way back into the WSL title race with a huge 8-0 win over Bristol City. Lianne Sanderson is joined by former Arsenal and Chelsea player and Welsh international Helen Ward to reflect on an explosive weekend in the WSL. Emma Hayes tells talkSPORT just what her last home game with Chelsea meant to her. Plus, history beckons at Wembley Stadium for Man United and Tottenham as the FA Cup is guaranteed to have a new winner this weekend. You'll hear exclusively from Aoife Mannion, Charlotte Grant and Rosella Ayane ahead of that huge game!
  • Palace are in the WSL & Chelsea out of The UWCL!

    46:46|
    Lianne is joined by her former teammate Gemma Davison to discuss how life is at Watford and the work she's doing to develop the next generation of talent at Chelsea. They also discuss some of the big WSL results from the weekend including Manchester City beating Bristol City which confirms them being relegated down to the Championship but also widens the gap at the top of the table too. They also share their views on the officiating in the Chelsea vs Barcelona game which led to Chelsea crashing out of the Champions league, And finally talkSPORT newsreader Max Scott joins the show to discuss a recent investigation into the lack of female-specific boots that sports manufactures make and whether this could be causing the insane amount of injuries in the women's game.