The Wolves Women Podcast

Episode 78 – Fylde Away…..!!  

We look back at a Fylde away game that happened….

A professional win away including a first goal of the season for your March Player Of The Month….

We then look forward to a hectic three game week – where we face two East Midlands teams at home in visits from Forest & Derby and a trip to Yorkshire to visit Halifax…

Episode 77 – 9 points out of 9!!  

We look back at a hectic three game week – where we scored 15 goals & gained 9 points out of 9! This was via wins in games against Huddersfield, the derby trip to Stourbridge and the visit of Halifax…
We look ahead to the trip to Fylde – hopefully no unavoidable injuries this time around…..

We also discuss the £13.4m spent by Wolves on Agents, do we risk losing Macca to Blues and announce the March POTM Poll!

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Episode 76 – Ten in a row!!  

We look back at the game against Newcastle where we put in an excellent performance but lost and the derby win under the light’s at Molineux against W*A without playing brilliantly….

We look ahead to the trip to Yorkshire against Huddersfield, the derby trip to Stourbridge and the visit of Halifax…

Episode 75 – Blame it on the weatherman….

We discuss the good win against Feds & another postponed game – this time Forest at home…..

Will it ever stop raining?!

We look ahead to the game against top of the table Newcastle & the big game under the lights against W*A…

We discuss Laura Nichols interview on the Wolves official pod & what Hybrid means….

We announce the February Player Of The Month.

The Reserves are smashing the goals in & giving first team players valuable game time.  

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Episode 74 – The Taylor Swift of Women’s Football….

We discuss the two postponements and the different attitudes from Stourbridge & Fylde…..

Should the FAWNL award the game to Wolves?

We enjoy beating W*A 9 times on the bounce even when playing poorly….

We look forward to Feds & Forest at home in the next two games….

And discuss much much more….

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Episode 73 – Proud but out…. Now on to the Rest of the season…

We look back at a great day at the New Bucks Head where we took on WSL Brighton all the way to the end of the game but came unstuck in the last few minutes…. We were left with nothing but pride in the team….

We then look ahead to the next three games… Two Black Country Derbies – W*A & then Stourbridge plus a trip away to Lancashire & Fylde… Will Macca rotate the starting line up? What formation would you go with? So much to look forward to in the next week….

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Episode 72 – Brighton in the Cup but Investment is clearly needed…….

We look back at two important league games where we finally gave into the inevitable that our league title campaign is over but the key message out of this to the Board is there is a need for investment now…..

We look ahead to the Brighton FA Cup game & are joined by Duncan from @SheGulls to talk all about the game and compare the similarities between our two clubs….

Finally we sing the praises of the Reserves & loan players at Khalsa. We also announce the POTM poll for January….

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Episode 71 – Cup-Tastic & now back to the league….

We look back at the FA Cup victory over Reading – how brilliant was that? We discuss the poor catering and the impact that had on our Challenge Cup game against W*A…

Episode 70 – Emergency FA Cup Draw Podcast…

We discuss the FA Cup 5th Round draw that sees us getting pulled out of the hat against WSL side Brighton & Hove Albion…

We discuss drawing Brighton, choice of venue and why the game should be at the New Bucks Head and how important the winnings are for the sustainability of Wolves Women…

Apologies for any IT gremlins in the system....

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Episode 69 – Up For The Cup(s)….

We look back at the first of 5 big games in a month at home against Burnley and look ahead to two Cup games….

We are officially #UpForTheCup…. x 2!

We also discuss the importance that the Board step up and invest in the Womens team…..

When will we get a statement from Matt Hobbs on the aspirations of the board for the team….?

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Episode 68 – Starting 2024 with the first of 5 big games….

We look forward to the first of 5 big games in a month at home against Burnley….

We had a quick look ahead at the next few games in the context of how they would impact upon the season….

We welcome the resigning of the link with Reconomy as a back of shirt sponsor.

Hopefully with no Wolves men’s game for a few weeks the club will step up their promotion of the women’s team to get fans down to the New Bucks Head…

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Episode 67 – Ending 2023 with a bang….

We look back at the FA Cup game against Hull…

Episode 66 – Cup-tastic goals galore….

We have a special guest in Danny AKA Baltimore Wolves on the show to discuss the  Challenge Cup victory over Boldmere & the FA Cup triumph over Posh. 
In addition we look ahead to the FA Cup 3rd Round Game against Hull City & the final League game of the year against Liverpool Feds…..

We announce the November Player Of The Month candidates.

Episode 65 – Dodgy Red & 8 of the best!

Forest defeat dissected & FA Cup glory over Stourbridge celebrated and then Challenge Cup, FA Cup & League games reviewed…..

H out “injured” & Lexie joins from Stour…

Reserves penalty heroics!

Lots to take in on this pod…

Episode 64 – An Interview with Andy Fisher….

Today's episode is a really interesting and frank conversation with former Stourbridge manager about his time in football & his views on Wolves Women…

Hear what happened on that night at the New Bucks Head, who he thinks is the best Wolves player he came up against and which of the players he managed stood out for him and why….

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Episode 63 – 8 On The Bounce You Will Never Sing That!

We discuss the victory over Sutton Coldfield in the Challenge Cup & the Derby Day Delight as we make it 8 Black Country Derby wins on the bounce….

We also preview the upcoming League game against Forest and FA Cup 1st Round match against Stourbridge in the “other” Black Country Derby….

We welcome the arrival of Brooke Cairns and discuss the development of our players on loan at Khalsa thanks to Andy Fisher.

Episode 62 – Can you have a good defeat?

We look back at the defeat in the League Cup to Forest which isn’t as bad as it looks & a victory against Huddersfield in the league which was an excellent performance!

We look ahead to our first County (Challenge) Cup game away to Sutton Coldfield and the small matter of a Black Country Derby against W*A! Always good to record a pod whilst the Baggies are getting spanked 7-2!!

We discuss the Matt Hobbs interview and how this links into what Wolves need to off the pitch to stay as the best team in the Black Country!

Episode 61 – 5 of the best to blow the coasters away….

We look back at the game away to Stoke & at home to Fylde… Different performances in the two games…

We look ahead to the games against Forst (FAWNL League Cup) & Huddersfield (in the league) and how there will be a familiar face in the Forest dug out…

Don’t forget to vote for your Player Of The Month for September….

Episode 60 – Spicier than one of Manny’s Samosa’s!

We look back at a good point achieved away to Burnley and a “Spicy” derby under the lights against Stourbridge…

We preview the next two games – Stoke away on the 17th and Fylde at home on the 24th September.  Discuss the welcomed County Cup format update… We welcome the arrival (return) of Sophie Bramford and wish Kelly Darby all the best in her retirement.

Episode 59 – 11 out of 11 so far this season….

We look at two big wins in terms of points recorded (Derby away) and goals (Donny Rovers Belles) scored in the first two games of the season.  We look ahead to the next two leagues games against Burnley and Stourbridge….

We also address the unsavory issues in Spain from after the World Cup Final and also what has come out from “FAWNL Towers" over the weekend….

Episode 58 – Season 23/24 Preview…

We look back at the last of the pre-season games including the impressive victory over Oxford….

Discuss the new signing’s….

Make our season predictions….

And look forward to the opening game of the season against Derby or will it be postponed?

We give our take on the FAWNL decision not to postpone the opening day of the season to allow fans/players/etc to watch England vs Spain in the World Cup Final…

Do you have any views on how the match day experience could be improved?

Episode 57 – Update on the Laws of the game….

We welcome local Ref and friend of the show Simon to give us an update on the Laws of the Game…. There are some welcome changes and less welcome changes (especially for the Goalkeeper union!)….

Give it a listen so that you can be the oracle on the latest version on the Offside law (yes they have changed it again!!)….

Episode 56 – Pre-Season Review & Update…

We look back at the pre-season results so far where we have scored 23 goals over 4 games (keeping 3 clean sheets on route). Three big ones still to come…

Hope to see as many fans at the Khalsa & Oxford games…
We said goodbye to valuable coaches and players – we wish them all well (bar when they come up against us)!
We discussed the loan moves for key Reserve Players.

If you have any questions for the Fan Focus then please do drop us a message and we will try and raise them on the 7th August.

Episode 55 – Liv Fergusson: the Low Down…

We were joined by Claire from the 90 Minute Cynic network to discuss new Wolves Women signing Liv Fergusson who has joined us from Celtic….

We learn all about the sort of the player she is and how she gets the importance of rivalries to the fans….

In other news we have been nominated for the Since 71 Award for Best Podcast!!

We discuss the Pre-season friendly schedule:

vs Swindon 9th July (2pm)

vs Posh 16th July (2pm)

vs Leafield 20th July (BCD)

vs Cardiff City 23rd July (2pm)

vs Blues 30th July (BCD)

vs Khalsa 9th Aug (8pm)

vs Oxford Utd 13th Aug 2pm

The news of the ETC, player departures & season start date….

We also dive into the impact of Newcastle going Full Time Professional…. Interesting Times… No pressure Jeff….

Episode 53 – Interview with Carol West (Chair FAWNL)

 We talk to Carol West about all the biggest issues in the FA WNL currently and she gives us her explanation of the work that the league undertakes….

We cover topics including social media coverage, Mid-week games, the FAWNL Cup and much, much, more….

If you are interested in the heartbeat of women's football then this will be an important podcast to listen to….

Episode 52 – End of Season Review…. Off the pitch…

We look at the off pitch issues including - Wolves Radio commentary’s & the need for media team investment….

Full time, Pro/Semi-Pro how/when – what is the impact if we don’t keep up with other teams?

We put forward suggestions for building the atmosphere at the New Bucks Head and what the club can do including increasing the commercial output with specific Wolves Women branded products.

Season Tickets and admission where do we go from here?

And who do you want in pre-season friendlies?

We discuss all these issues in this end of season show….

Episode 51 – End of Season Review…. On the Pitch

We look at the playing squad – where are the strength’s and weaknesses…. Where does the squad need strengthening….. Should the senior Reserves be on loan next season or in and around the squad?

We discuss all these issues in this end of season show….

Episode 50 – Champions and that’s the season wrapped…

Half a century not out....

We look back at the County Cup Final victory against Stourbridge and reflect on the season that has been including some interesting stats and our own personal highlights!

We also announce the players that are put forward for the Player Of The Season poll….

Episode 49 – Goal Difference hurts but there are positives…. Now for the County Cup!

We look back on two great win’s away to Burnley and Brighouse but ultimately Wolves fell short of the league title – 19 goals short….

We look ahead to the County Cup Final against Stourbridge and are joined by Glassgirls fan Richard Clark.

In addition, we discuss the 300 Club, Reserves and announce the April POTM Vote!

Episode 48 – EMERGENCY PODCAST: The Game That Shouldn’t Be Is No More…..

We have an emergency Podcast to discuss the announcement that the FA are planning to scrap the Play Off game from the 23/24 season….

You will be surprised to hear that we are very pleased to hear it’s going….

We also note that it will make the league more competitive and need for increased investment by Wolves.

Episode 47 – 4 Points won…. 6 Points to go…

We look back at 4 points won and 2 points dropped… Boldmere and Derby games reviewed and we then look “forward” to the Burnley and Brighouse games as we get down to the last two league games of the season…

We also discuss the announcement of the date and venue of the County Cup Final… A venue that has upset one W*A fan far to much….

Episode 46 – 5 Star Performance, a Wrestling victory and 6 Points….

We review two very different victories…

One 5 Star dominating performance at Molineux against Huddersfield and a more physical battle against Liverpool Feds… But we come away with 6 points…

We look ahead to the games against Boldmere and Derby in the next week….

We are all proud to see Shan get a Northern Ireland debut.

We announce the winner of the March POTM vote and look at who is likely to be in the league next season…

Episode 45 – Two Black Country Win’s (Plus a boxing victory…)

We discuss the Black Country being Gold and Black following our victories in the Black Country Derbies in the League and County Cup!

We are joined by Cam from Huddersfield Town Womens Football Club to talk all things Huddersfield as we look forward to playing them at the Molineux. We also look forward to the game at home against Fed’s.

In addition, we discuss the comments by Matt Hobbs (and invite him on to the Pod); discuss the nominations for March Player of The Month; Social Media output from the club & how they could do more and cross our fingers for Shan to get a Northern Ireland call up and hopefully debut.

Episode 44 – Not one but two Black Country Derbies!

We then look back to the mixed results from the FAWNL Cup Semi-Final against Watford and the league game away to Fylde….

We look forward to two Black Country Derbies in the League and County Cup!

We also discuss the increased investment by rival clubs and what that means for Wolves.

Episode 43 – Won 2 but what happened in that 2nd half?

We look back at a three game week with County Cup Quarter Final trip to Knowle, then league games against Stoke (Home) and Loughborough (Away)…

We then look forward to the FAWNL Cup Semi-Final away to Watford with Mark Rose from the Watford Women FC Supporters Group and Fylde away in the League….

We discuss the success of the Reserves in their games but also the progression of young players into the first team and getting English College call ups.

Episode 42 – Forest are felled…. Game on!

We look back at Wolves victory in the must win game against Forest…

We welcome Beth Roberts to Wolves from Stoke and wish Lowri Walker all the best in whatever comes next for her… #OnceAWolfAlwaysAWolf…

We look ahead to a three game week with County Cup Quarter Final trip to Knowle and then league games against Stoke (Home) and Loughborough (Away)…

We discuss the new sponsorship deal for Wolves Women…

Episode 41 – Cup half full…. Now back to the league…

We look back at the our exploits in both the FA Cup and the FAWNL… You lose some, you win some… But proud to be Wolves fans!

We are then joined by Chris Gadsby from the “Womens Football Chat” to talk all things Notts Forest…

We reminisce on our favourite Macca moments from the last five years – what are yours?

January POTM, Reserves action and the small matter of a Black Country Derby…

Episode 40 – Up For The Cup!

We are joined by Allie off The Women’s Soccer Show (@TheWOSOshow) Podcast to get her fans eye views on West Ham Utd as we preview the big Women’s FA Cup Game on Sunday….

We also look forward to the FAWNL League Cup Quarter Final Game against Huddersfield on the 5th February…

We discuss the latest off field developments at the club and hope that this weeks promotion of the Women’s team is now the base line and becomes the norm…

Episode 39 – Not our day….

We look back at the Fylde game… One of those days when it was never going to be our day…

We discuss the messing around of fixtures and the impact on the team….

We welcome Josie Smith to the squad….

Episode 38 – Late notice game….

We look forward to the last-minute game that the FA WNL have given Wolves as they host Fylde…

We also note that the County FA have not yet drawn the County Cup Quarter Final which are due to happen on the 15th Jan….

We discuss the announcement that the FAWNL League Cup game against Huddersfield has been confirmed as being at Compton

Episode 37 – Santa Macca!

We discuss 8 Wolves goals, 2 Cup victories and 1 Red Card….

We look back at 2022 and have a fun game of the “Santa Macca Quiz”…

Overall, a positive end to 2022…

We announce the winner of the November POTM and the vote for the December POTM…

Merry Christmas to all our listeners and we look forward to 2023 and more Wolves Women action….

Episode 36 – Emergency Cup Podcast…

We discuss the FA Cup 4th Round draw that sees us getting pulled out of the hat against WSL side West Ham Utd…

We discuss the draw, WHU, Venue and what the club should do to promote the game…

Episode 35 – 5 goal scorer performance!

We discuss the two Cup Victories… This time against Northampton and Durham Cestria…

However, we need to see improvements in coverage from both the Club & Media….

We look forward to two more big cup games away to Newcastle & Boldmere…

The Reserves are also #UpForTheCup

Who will you vote for in the November POTM?

Episode 34 – Cup success!

We discuss the two Cup Victories…

Look forward to the visit of Northampton and Durham Cestria…

What needs to happen to the County Cup?

Oct POTM Award announced…

Reserves doing well – moving to the first team, debuts & loans… Oh and winning the Staffordshire derby!

Episode 33 – Up For The Cup!

Brighouse games reviewed…

Two cup games previewed – Don’t eight Salop for their social media…

October Player Of The Month Nomination….

Macca Manager of the Month October….

Episode 32 – The Black Country is GOLD & BLACK!

We look back at two 3-1 victories first in the Black Country Derby and then against Derby…

We look ahead to the Brighouse games – first in the FAWNL Cup then in the League…

We have had cup draws in both the FA Cup and County Cup…

We look at how the Reserves are doing (spoiler alert – really well!)…

And we announce Bec Thomas winning the September Player Of The Month!!

Episode 31 – Lyndsey Glover Special

Special interview with former Wolves and current Stourbridge player Lyndsey Glover…

In a very open and honest interview we discuss her time at Wolves, Covid and injury… The issues of work life balance when you’re not a professional footballer… Getting back into football and the enjoyment that comes from it…. And how well Stourbridge are doing this season….

Episode 30 – 1330 Days and out….

We discuss the games against Burnley and Boldmere and how it was important to bounce back with a win against Boldmere after the defeat against Burnley.

We look back at the games in the last 1330 days that Wolves have been unbeaten at home in the league….

We announce the players for the September POTM…

We also look forward to the next two games against W*A and Derby….

Episode 29 – 2 Games, 2 Wins, 9 goals scored…

We look back at 9 goals over two games, progression in the cup and what that means in terms of the Preliminary round…

We announce the winner of the POTM Award and we look forward to the next couple of games against Burnley and Boldmere. Including discussing Macca’s selection headache’s especially with two excellent goalkeepers!

We are delighted to hear that Samosa Saturday is coming to the New Bucks Head on a Wednesday night…

In addition, we chat about how well the Reserves are doing and what next for them.