SYWF caught up with Rotherham United women’s manager Adam Rawlings about his life away from football, bug bears and home comforts.
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Hillsborough, record attendances and the South Yorkshire Ladies League: Women’s football in the First World War
SYWF look back on women’s football in the First World War in South Yorkshire, where teams and mining communities from Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster united.
Mindset and the modern game: the role of goalkeeper coaches in women’s football
Doncaster Rovers Belles Head of Goalkeeping James Webber-Shaw analyses the development of the modern game and the evolving role of goalkeepers.
Sheffield United Women Retain WSL 2 Status
Sheffield United Women have retained their WSL 2 status following a league restructure by the Football Association.
Tactics and ‘a game of poker’: An insight into Sheffield FC’s cup final glory
Sheffield FC Women’s head coach Graham Abercrombie talks through tactical side of the game in his side’s 2-0 win over Rotherham United Women.
ACL injury and the road to recovery: A chat with Sheffield Wednesday Ladies defender Aleks Fox
ACL injuries are a serious and disruptive aspect of football. This is the story of Sheffield Wednesday Ladies’ Aleks Fox, and her road to recovery.
Exclusive: Barnsley CEO talks future stadium plan
Barnsley Women have battled for a permanent home for years. But there is new hope, as Barnsley College and Barnsley Women combine.
From music mixing to dog boarding: a Sheffield Wednesday Ladies manager’s life beyond the touchline
Time away from football is important. For Sheffield Wednesday Ladies’ Andy Gilligan, his method is slightly different to others.
On the international stage: South Yorkshire’s Lionesses
South Yorkshire has a rich pedigree for developing future Lionesses, and with the Women’s 2025 Euros around the corner, here are some of South Yorkshire’s international stars representing the Three Lions.
Coronavirus five years on: the impact of COVID on women’s football
COVID-19 left a lasting impact on the sporting world, but what impact did it have on women’s football in South Yorkshire?
Former Doncaster Rovers Belles and Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps makes decision over England future
Former Doncaster Rovers Belles and Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps has announced her retirement from international football.
Why are some women’s clubs affiliated with men’s? A women’s football club explainer
Some clubs are affiliated with their men’s sides, like Sheffield United’s men’s and women’s sides. But others, like Barnsley Women, are ‘independent and proud’.
The Emerging Talent Centre in women’s football – explained
The rise in popularity of the women’s game calls for pathways to promote a future generation of Lionesses. This is women’s football’s Emerging Talent Centre – explained.
Redefining the content industry: Meet the Barnsley-based social media sensation Kadie Leigh
There has been a surge in female content creators in South Yorkshire football, including Kadie Leigh Hanlon, a Barnsley-based football reporter. This is her story.
The role and rise of LGBTQ+ supporters group Rainbow Owls in women’s football
Football supporters groups are significant in a world of diversity and inclusivity. This is the story of Rainbow Owls in women’s football.
Newcastle United v Barnsley Women: Inside a historic day for women’s football
Inside the record breaking day for women’s FA Cup football action. Newcastle United Women versus Barnsley Women – an inside story.
Inspiring a generation: The South Yorkshire female coaches breaking barriers
Female football coaches are continuing to break barriers and defy standards, both on and off the pitch. This is their story…