
Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends
The Ringer
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Networks:
The Ringer
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.theringer.com
Episodes
Chelsea move to Stamford Bridge and it's Champions League semi final time
4/23/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to the Champions League semi finals Arsenal take on Lyon and Bayern Munich face Barcelona. We also discuss Chelsea’s move to Stamford Bridge, is it the right time and what does it mean for Kingsmeadow? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:17
England hold on for narrow Iceland win
4/20/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through England’s 1-0 win over Iceland in their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign. It’s four wins from four games for Sarina Wiegman’s side, but which players stood out across their two fixtures this window? We also chat through some big results for the home nations and Ireland. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:56
England beat Spain at Wembley (again)
4/16/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to unpack another memorable England performance against Spain. Sarina Wiegman’s side pulled off a 1-0 win in their World Cup qualifier - how and what does it mean? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:49
Fifa’s new coaching rule, Bay Collective and gender testing
4/9/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through three big stories from the world of women’s sport. We take a look at the IOC’s recent ruling on gender testing, Bay FC’s majority takeover of Sunderland, and Fifa’s legislation for coaching equality. We also look ahead to another England-Spain rematch at Wembley. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:01:23
Arsenal out of FA Cup
4/7/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to unpack the quarter-finals of the Women’s FA Cup. Arsenal delivered the biggest upset of the round losing to Brighton. Why can’t they get it down on a windy afternoon at Meadow Park? City, Chelsea and Liverpool also went through, and there’s already one underdog lined up for Wembley. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:53:42
Arsenal dump Chelsea out of Champions League
4/2/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Tim Stillman in the studio to chat through Arsenal’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals. Kathryn Batte from The Telegraph also joins us to chat about Manchester United’s exit to Bayern Munich. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Tim Stillman & Kathryn Batte Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:08:48
Derby weekend chaos in the WSL
3/30/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through a hectic weekend of games in the WSL. There were tons of goals and tons of bad defending across all of the derby games. We also check in with a big twist at the top of WSL2. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:08:47
Can Arsenal win the Champions League again?
3/26/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the Champions League quarter-final first legs. Arsenal have a 3-1 lead in their tie with Chelsea, is there anyway back for the Blues? And could Arsenal be set to win it all once again? We also dive into Manchester United’s 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg’s 1-0 lead over Lyon, and the very one-sided El Clasico. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Katie Baxter & Flo Lloyd-Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:59:36
Are Chelsea ready for Champions League clash with Arsenal?
3/23/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes Is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss Chelsea’s dropped points against London City and ANOTHER hat-trick for Bunny Shaw. We then look ahead to this week’s Champions League quarter-final first legs and discuss Japan’s Asian Cup win. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:57:45
Chelsea win League Cup again
3/16/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through the Subway Women’s League Cup final as Chelsea beat Manchester United in yet another cup final. Lauren James was once again star of the show, as United failed to really turn up. Will they continue to play the underdog card? We also discuss what else happened in the WSL and look ahead to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:48:07
Who will win the Subway League Cup?
3/12/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to the Subway League Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United. We also discuss a big rumour involving the WSL’s top scorer, and some new rules in the NWSL. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:51:29
Lauren James & Lucy Bronze are unstoppable
3/9/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to discuss England’s 2-0 win over Iceland. We chat through Lucy Bronze and Lauren James’ standout performances. We also touch base on the Asian Cup and the end of Aerial Fantasy WSL. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:51:30
Football and politics: Are we at breaking point?
3/5/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat though England’s 6-1 win over Ukraine in their first World Cup qualifier. We talk about politics and football, the ongoing situation in Ukraine and Iran, and Israel’s participation in world football. Are we reaching a breaking point? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:58
WAFCON cancelled?
3/2/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through several big stories from the international break. The Asian Cup got under way in Australia, can the Matildas triumph on home soil? There’s frustrations as WAFCON is cancelled at the last minute. We also talk Chelsea’s new sporting director and a new innovation to stop goalkeeper timeouts. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:59:33
Women’s footballers on strike?
2/26/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for another three stories episode. Each of us bring a story from the world of women’s football and women’s sport to discuss and debate. This week it’s Mary Earps’ apology, Hackney Women FC and the women’s football calendar. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:03:12
Women’s FA Cup fifth round
2/23/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through the fifth round of the Women’s FA Cup. There was a crucial goal for Chelsea from Sam Kerr, but will she be leaving Chelsea this summer? We also touch on the stadium between Millwall and London City Lionesses. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:02:20
UWCL playoffs and an Arsenal mailbag
2/20/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Tim Stillman to chat through the Champions League playoffs. Arsenal and Manchester United progressed from their ties with ease, but big quarter-finals await. Are we mentally ready for two legs of Arsenal-Chelsea? We then get into a little Arsenal mailbag with Tim. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Tim Stillman Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:54:24
Is it time to shake up the FA Cup?
2/16/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and special guest Maggie Murphy, managing director of Aston Villa Women. We chat to Maggie about her role at the club, the challenge of running the commercial side of a women’s football club, kick off times and the proposed changes to the Women’s FA Cup. Then we get onto what happened on the pitch in the WSL over the weekend. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill & Maggie Murphy Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:09:09
Advantage Arsenal in UWCL
2/13/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill and Max Radwan to breakdown a big night for WSL clubs in the Champions League playoff rounds. First, we check in with the Winter Olympics, then we chat through Manchester United’s 3-0 lead against Atletico Madrid, and Arsenal’s 4-0 advantage over Leuven. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Max Radwan Producer: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:51:14
Arsenal end City’s winning streak
2/9/2026
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Moyo Abiona to discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Manchester City that ended the league leaders’ 13-game winning streak. We also discuss Sonia Bompastor’s new contract and an important 1-0 win for Chelsea over Spurs. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Moyo Abiona Producers: Flo Lloyd-Hughes & Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:41:29