The history of the women's game – from China to Britain, the US, Australia and Europe.

Released with our recordings from the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, we bring you not only the history but the vibes too – all sprinkled with plenty of dad jokes from James! At the end of today's episode (after our outro theme song), you'll hear some World Cup extras, a bonus dad joke from James, and an outtake or two. For a broader angle on football today – from powerchair to amputee – and how we try to make a positive difference, take a look at my webpage and socials for https://www.notyouraverageenglandfan.com/

Our website, where you'll find photos, info about each episode and links to our social media, is https://www.dadandmelovehistory.com/

For mature history lovers: read industry reviews of Dad's World War II novels, A Chance Kill and The Slightest Chance, at paulletters.com. Available as e-books, as well as in paperback. Dad's first wartime novel, A Chance Kill, is a love-story/thriller based on real events in Poland, Paris, London and Prague. The Slightest Chance follows the remarkable true story of the only escape from Japanese imprisonment by a Western woman during World War II.

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