Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

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An unfiltered, fun look at the world of football, with a focus on the women's game, featuring commentator Flo Lloyd-Hughes, and a rotating group of friends.

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Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends episodes:

06.12.2024
Counter Pressed Meets: Sam Mewis
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and special guest Sam Mewis, the USWNT legend and former Manchester City midfielder. We talk to the World Cup winner about her move into the podcast world and what’s it like now...
06.05.2024
Counter Pressed Meets: Carla Ward
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Becky Taylor-Gill and special guest Carla Ward. They reflect on the international window and the impact it has on players and coaches. Then, they dive into an in-depth conversation with Carla. They...
05.30.2024
The 2023-24 Counter Pressies
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for the annual 'Counter Pressed' end-of-season awards. We hand out some traditional gongs and throw in some 'Counter Pressed' favorites, including Best Discourse and 'Counter Pressed' Moment of the...
05.27.2024
Barcelona become back-to-back Champions League winners
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys in Bilbao straight after the UEFA Women’s Champions League final to review Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Lyon, Barcelona’s second win in a row and third European crown. They discuss Lyon’s missed opportunity,...
05.23.2024
UWCL Final Preview: Barcelona Vs. Lyon
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to look ahead to Saturday’s UEFA Women’s Champions League final in Bilbao. Can Lyon upset Barcelona on the big stage once again? Or will Barcelona finally overcome their Champions...
05.20.2024
Chelsea Make It Five in a Row As Emma Hayes Bows Out in Style
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Gilly Flaherty to discuss the final day of the WSL season, as Chelsea smashed Manchester United 6-0 at Old Trafford, which meant City just missed out on the title on goal...
05.16.2024
Chelsea Go Top Ahead of WSL Final Day Showdown
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Chelsea’s midweek win over Tottenham, which sent them top of the table and two goals ahead of Manchester City. We look ahead to Saturday’s final day in...
05.13.2024
United’s FA Cup Moment and End of an Era for Miedema
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst, and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Manchester United’s triumph over Tottenham in the 2024 Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley (05:28). Ella Toone had yet another magic moment under the arch,...
05.09.2024
'Counter Pressed' Meets: Georgia From 'I Kissed a Girl'
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Georgia Robert from BBC Three’s new dating show I Kissed A Girl. We chat to Georgia about her football career and what inspired her to take part in the...
05.06.2024
It's So Over, Chelsea Are So Back
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a day of high drama in the Women’s Super League. Arsenal beat Manchester City 2-1 thanks to two late, late Stina Blackstenius goals, leaving the door ajar...
05.02.2024
Chelsea Throw in the Towel in the Title Race
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Chelsea’s shock defeat to Liverpool in the WSL. There are huge ramifications for the title race and another bizarre Emma Hayes interview. Plus, we reflect on an...
04.29.2024
Chelsea Fall to Barcelona Again and Lyon Cruise Through to Another UWCL Final
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to dissect the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal second legs. Barcelona overturn their tie to defeat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but it wasn’t without controversy. Meanwhile, Lyon are through...
04.25.2024
Voguing to the UWCL Final
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to the UEFA Champions League semifinal second legs this weekend. First we hear about Becky’s catwalk debut in a special Adobe Women’s FA Cup event in...
04.22.2024
Advantage Chelsea and Lyon in the UWCL Semifinals
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the first legs of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals. They catch up on Jessy’s marathon trip and hear from Gilly post-London. Then they dive into huge games as Chelsea...
04.15.2024
United and Spurs Are Off to Wembley
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Kate Longhurst to discuss two dramatic Women’s FA Cup semifinals. There was a shocking defeat for Chelsea, who drop out of two competitions in a matter of weeks, as United return to...
04.11.2024
Rachel Daly’s Magic Cowboy Hat
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss England’s Euro 2025 qualifier draw with the Republic of Ireland (05:15) and the shocking news of Rachel Daly’s international retirement (14:13). Plus, more SheBelieves penalty shoot-out drama (24:49)...
04.08.2024
England Stumble, the USWNT Believes and We're All Basketball Fans Now
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through England-Sweden (06:52) and an anticlimactic return to Wembley for the Lionesses. Plus what does She Believe, and why is it Jaedyn Shaw (25:42)? We also discuss...
04.02.2024
Conti Cup Final Breakdown
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the Conti Cup final (08:28), breaking down both teams’ performances and “the push.” Plus, we review the service stations we visited over the weekend. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes...
03.28.2024
Chelsea Get It Done, Steph Houghton Retires and a New USWNT Squad
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss the progression of Chelsea and Lyon to the semifinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League (04:51). They reflect on the news that England and Manchester City legend...
03.25.2024
United’s Manchester Derby Disarray, Frustration in Dagenham and a Bus Ride to Birmingham
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss another 3-1 defeat for Manchester United and City’s brief moment at the top. Plus, Chelsea made hard work of West Ham, and Arsenal’s motorway madness. Host: Flo...
03.21.2024
UWCL Quarter Finals First Legs and the Olympic Draw
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the first legs of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter finals. Plus, the Paris 2024 Olympic tournament draw and some NWSL news. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests:...
03.18.2024
Chelsea Knock Arsenal’s Socks Off and NWSL Is Back With a Bang
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Chelsea’s dominant 3-1 win over Arsenal, including the pre-match sock drama. Plus, we chat through an entertaining first weekend of the NWSL season. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests:...
03.14.2024
Chelsea-Arsenal Preview, UWCL and NWSL Return
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker-Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to a big week of football. We preview the WSL clash between Chelsea and Arsenal (6:54). Plus, a look ahead to the return of the UEFA Women’s...
03.11.2024
Tottenham Beats Man City, Liverpool’s Missed Opportunity, and the Emma Hayes Era Begins
Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker-Humphreys talk about what’s gone awry for Manchester City following their loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup. Then, they discuss how Liverpool missed a golden opportunity by losing to a weakened Leicester City squad....
03.07.2024
Copa 71
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to talk about the now documentary 'Copa 71,' about the first unofficial Women’s World Cup in 1971. We also hear from the film’s directors, Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine....
03.04.2024
NLD and the Title Race
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss an important North London Derby victory for Arsenal at the Emirates. A title race check-in on Chelsea, City, and Arsenal. Who’s got the best run-in and who...
02.29.2024
Bonmati Blossoms, Paris Beckons and an NLD Preview
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss another impressive friendly victory for England (07:28). What does this international break tell us about England’s depth and competition for places? Plus, Spain’s Nations League’s success (20:50),...
02.26.2024
Laid-Back Lionesses and the Nations League
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss England’s 7-2 win over Austria and what it means for the Lionesses to finally have an international break with less pressure. They also talk WSL managers and...
02.22.2024
CP Book Club: Caster Semenya, 'The Race to Be Myself'
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss athletics legend Caster Semenya’s memoir. They dive into her life story and look back at the major legal cases that have defined her career. They also talk...
02.19.2024
City in the Driver's Seat and Arsenal Back in the Race
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through two huge games in the WSL that both had title-race ramifications. Plus Liverpool’s progress, yellow cards, and the international break. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty...
02.14.2024
Valentine’s Day Special
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Kate Longhurst and Becky Taylor-Gill for a special Valentine’s Day episode. They share some listener love stories and dish out some much-needed romantic advice. Plus, a few lucky listeners are matched in the...
02.12.2024
Keating’s Time to Shine as City Send Arsenal Out of the FA Cup
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the fifth-round games in the Women’s FA Cup, including Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City. Khiara Keating had a hero's performance in goal, but we can’t escape...
02.08.2024
'Counter Pressed' Meets 'Big Kick Energy'
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and the legendary duo from the 'Big Kick Energy' podcast, Maisie Adam and Suzi Ruffell. There’s a Conti Cup chaos check-in before they move on to a deep dive on the life...
02.05.2024
West Ham’s Shocking Win Over Arsenal, the Sacking of Melissa Phillips, and Jonathan Morgan Out at Sheffield United
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill, Jessy Parker-Humphreys, and Kate Longhurst to discuss West Ham’s win over Arsenal and whether this could kick-start a run for West Ham. Then, the panel gets into Mel Phillips losing her job with...
02.01.2024
UWCL and Transfer Deadline Day Round-Up
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss the last round of group games in the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the last day of the January transfer window. They discuss the dramatic end to...
01.29.2024
The Away End at Glastonbury
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss a big weekend in the WSL. They start by discussing the 'Traitors' finale (spoiler alert) before moving on to Liverpool-Arsenal, Manchester City’s blistering run of form and...
01.25.2024
Mark Parsons on Everything
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Gilly Flaherty, and special guest Mark Parsons. The former Netherlands and NWSL head coach talks to us about the UWCL, his time in international management, the challenges of the WSL and NWSL,...
01.22.2024
Unstoppable Lauren James, West Ham–Spurs Hit by Storm Isha, and Love for Sam Mewis
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Lauren James’s superstar performance at Stamford Bridge and rocky times at Manchester United. Storm Isha ups the difficulty in West Ham–Spurs, and lots of love for Sam...
01.18.2024
WSL Draft Special
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Fadumo Olow for a special WSL draft episode. The gang take turns to select 11 current WSL players that will make up their dream team and then battle it out for...
01.15.2024
New Year Catch-Up and the Women’s FA Cup
The pod is back, and Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a big catch-up. We reveal news of an exciting live show at Stamford Bridge and check in on Becky’s lost property. Then we...
12.28.2023
The ‘Counter Pressed’ Midseason Review and Awards
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss some of the highlights of the season so far. They take stock of the title race and the relegation battle. Plus, a few special midseason awards for...
12.21.2023
The 2023 Counter Pressed Christmas Quiz
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys, and Becky Taylor-Gill for the second annual Counter Pressed Christmas Quiz. Amid fierce battle, we recap some of the biggest moments from 2023, with lots of silliness and a little...
12.18.2023
Spurs Make NLD History as United Drop Behind the Title Pack
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to dissect a WSL weekend that saw a first win for Spurs in the North London derby and a famous three points for Liverpool at Manchester United. The team...
12.14.2023
‘Under Pressure,’ the USWNT Doc, Reviewed
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to review Netflix’s brand-new documentary 'Under Pressure,' which followed the trials and tribulations of the USWNT during the 2023 Women’s World Cup. They give their review, relive that incredible...
12.12.2023
Women’s FA Cup draw
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for a special Adobe Women’s FA Cup episode. We draw the fourth round ties and discuss some of their favourite FA Cup memories. Plus some love to...
12.11.2023
Arsenal’s Emirates Moment and a Title Race Vibe Check
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to discuss Arsenal’s massive win over Chelsea. There’s a deep dive into where it went wrong for Chelsea and how Arsenal got it done. Plus we take a moment...
12.07.2023
Nations League Recap, NewCo and Arsenal-Chelsea Preview
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to recap the dramatic end to England’s UEFA Nations League and Olympic campaign. There’s a debrief on Scotland’s woeful results and reflections on the NewCo era and...
12.04.2023
England’s Nations League Comeback and Other International Break Drama
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss a frantic weekend of Nations League action. They break down England’s comeback against the Netherlands at Wembley and big defeats for Sweden and Spain. Plus, listener questions...
11.27.2023
City Punish Spurs, West Ham Look Worrying, and Mead Is Back for England
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys for a breakdown of Manchester City’s thrashing of Tottenham. There’s love for Bunny Shaw and Beth Mead, but worry for West Ham. Plus we look ahead to England’s pivotal...
11.23.2023
CP Book Club: Meryl Wilsner, 'Cleat Cute'
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for the return of the 'Counter Pressed' Book Club. They discuss the women’s football romantic and … erotic novel 'Cleat Cute' by Meryl Wilsner. Content note: Please be advised that...

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Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends episodes:

Counter Pressed Meets: Sam Mewis

Counter Pressed Meets: Carla Ward

The 2023-24 Counter Pressies

Barcelona become back-to-back Champions League winners

UWCL Final Preview: Barcelona Vs. Lyon

Chelsea Make It Five in a Row As Emma Hayes Bows Out in Style

Chelsea Go Top Ahead of WSL Final Day Showdown

United’s FA Cup Moment and End of an Era for Miedema

'Counter Pressed' Meets: Georgia From 'I Kissed a Girl'

It's So Over, Chelsea Are So Back

Chelsea Throw in the Towel in the Title Race

Chelsea Fall to Barcelona Again and Lyon Cruise Through to Another UWCL Final

Voguing to the UWCL Final

Advantage Chelsea and Lyon in the UWCL Semifinals

United and Spurs Are Off to Wembley

Rachel Daly’s Magic Cowboy Hat

England Stumble, the USWNT Believes and We're All Basketball Fans Now

Conti Cup Final Breakdown

Chelsea Get It Done, Steph Houghton Retires and a New USWNT Squad

United’s Manchester Derby Disarray, Frustration in Dagenham and a Bus Ride to Birmingham

UWCL Quarter Finals First Legs and the Olympic Draw

Chelsea Knock Arsenal’s Socks Off and NWSL Is Back With a Bang

Chelsea-Arsenal Preview, UWCL and NWSL Return

Tottenham Beats Man City, Liverpool’s Missed Opportunity, and the Emma Hayes Era Begins

Copa 71

NLD and the Title Race

Bonmati Blossoms, Paris Beckons and an NLD Preview

Laid-Back Lionesses and the Nations League

CP Book Club: Caster Semenya, 'The Race to Be Myself'

City in the Driver's Seat and Arsenal Back in the Race

Valentine’s Day Special

Keating’s Time to Shine as City Send Arsenal Out of the FA Cup

'Counter Pressed' Meets 'Big Kick Energy'

West Ham’s Shocking Win Over Arsenal, the Sacking of Melissa Phillips, and Jonathan Morgan Out at Sheffield United

UWCL and Transfer Deadline Day Round-Up

The Away End at Glastonbury

Mark Parsons on Everything

Unstoppable Lauren James, West Ham–Spurs Hit by Storm Isha, and Love for Sam Mewis

WSL Draft Special

New Year Catch-Up and the Women’s FA Cup

The ‘Counter Pressed’ Midseason Review and Awards

The 2023 Counter Pressed Christmas Quiz

Spurs Make NLD History as United Drop Behind the Title Pack

‘Under Pressure,’ the USWNT Doc, Reviewed

Women’s FA Cup draw

Arsenal’s Emirates Moment and a Title Race Vibe Check

Nations League Recap, NewCo and Arsenal-Chelsea Preview

England’s Nations League Comeback and Other International Break Drama

City Punish Spurs, West Ham Look Worrying, and Mead Is Back for England

CP Book Club: Meryl Wilsner, 'Cleat Cute'

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