The Bold Tackle

Women’s football has come a long way, but there are still barriers to break. In this episode of 'The Bold Tackle,' we sit down with Megan Connolly, Football Development Officer for Leicestershire and Rutland FA, to discuss the push for more opportunities, the importance of role models, and why coaching isn’t just about football knowledge. Whether you’re a player, a parent, or just a fan, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss!

Join us on The Bold Tackle as we sit down with Aston Villa and Scotland captain Rachel Corsie. From navigating injuries to leading teams, Corsie shares her journey in professional women's football, insights on resilience, and the evolving dynamics of the sport. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the sacrifices, leadership lessons, and what drives one of the game’s most inspiring figures.

Jane Ross shares her remarkable story — from humble beginnings on a small Scottish island to playing for top clubs and her determined fight back from a major injury. An inspiring look at passion, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence.

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a pro footballer? Aston Villa’s Kirsty Hanson opens up about self-doubt, perseverance, and the unseen struggles behind the success. Tune in for an inspiring journey!

After a tough run of games with one draw and two losses from the first three games this season, we will be sitting down to discuss what really happened last week for Leicester's Women. Here, we'll be analysing all three games individually and Sophie will be giving us her thoughts on not only what went wrong or right but also where this leaves the team. We'll be discussing the secret behind the very solid performance against Arsenal, the trade off between consistency and squad rotation for the cup game vs Bristol and lastly the very disappointing performance against Palace. What went wrong? Summarised, it's too early to panic but last Sunday was definitely a reality check according to Sophie.

Being back to just the two of us, we used this opportunity for a brief catch up on the latest happenings. Here, we will be discussing the first 2024/25 WSL game for the Foxes against Liverpool last weekend and will be looking towards this upcoming Sunday when Leicester’s Women take on Arsenal in their first game back at home at the King Power Stadium since the summer. According to Sophie, nothing quite beats playing back at home in front of the own fans and this time, we’ll have an extra special supporter in the stands watching very closely. A Sunday full of celebrations – a birthday party across the pond, a milestone recognition accompanied by a family reunion and a long-awaited home appearance back together with the Foxes fans.

Are you on strict diet? What about carbs? They’re bad for you, aren’t they? What about animal products? And what about sweets? Do I have to cut them out completely?

Am I going to make it? Will the manager pick me? I don’t think I can come back from this injury… In this episode Sophie is joined by her teammates Jani and Lena to delve into the topic around the multifaceted nature of pressure faced by athletes. The discussion centres around three primary areas of pressure: the pressure to succeed, the pressure of selection, and the self-imposed pressure to meet high personal standards. Herewith, the three teammates give their very different experiences with pressure – external and internally imposed- and give us an insight into their pressure management strategies.

Rounding off the series about Leicester’s trip to Australia with this episode, we will be discussing the latter stages of the trip and will be highlighting the two big games played. A solid performance against Man City losing only on penalties and a huge 5-2 win over West Ham saw Leicester’s women complete the trip on a high and return to the Midlands with a solid amount of confidence and having had great experience on and off the pitch. From impressive fan support and built relations to club promotion and promising performances, the trip to Down Under was a great success and according to Sophie will be the first of many such trips abroad.

From Koala cuddles and an Aboriginal experience getting to know the country's history and culture to open training sessions and exploring the best coffee places in town – it’s been a great first couple of days for the Leicester Women in Perth. For this episode, Sophie was joined by two of her teammates – Janina Leitzig and Lena Petermann – to discuss their first impressions of Perth, their trip highlights so far and what they expect from the upcoming games in the tournament.