by Oliver Pallas | Jun 5, 2025 | Behind the XI, Doncaster Rovers Belles, Legends XI, The 12th Player
Often dubbed the last line of defence, the role of goalkeepers is one of the most demanding and rapidly evolving areas on a football pitch. The responsibility of goalkeeper coaches from youth level through to the first team is an increasingly important role in the...
by Alex Simpson | Jun 5, 2025 | Behind the XI, News, Sheffield United Women
Four of Sheffield United’s international players took part in matches during the most recent international period, but how did they fare? We take a look at the eight matches featuring the Blades’ players to find out how they got on. Jacqui Hand – New...
by Alex Simpson | Jun 4, 2025 | Behind the XI, News
Kiveton Park struggled through their season in the North East Women’s Regional League South this year, finishing with two wins and two draws from eighteen league games. First Team Coach and Secretary, Gordon Johnson, spoke to us about the difficulties that...
by Adam Foxsmith | Jun 3, 2025 | Behind the XI, Behind The XI Top Story
SHCFA coach Molly Wilson (left) and Derby County First Team manager Samantha Griffiths (right) On a Saturday morning in South Yorkshire, two women’s teams stream onto the pitch- but the coaches calling out from the touchline are both men. As the women’s game...
by Lewis Railton | Jun 2, 2025 | Behind the XI, News
Wath Stars Ladies have made the decision to form with Dinnington Town ahead of the 2025/26 season. After a promotion winning debut campaign in the SHWGL Division 2, Wath head coach discusses the reasons behind the move. Wath Stars Ladies formed ahead of the 2024/25...
by Lewis Railton | Jun 1, 2025 | Behind the XI, Sheffield Wednesday Ladies
Reserve coaching is often an untapped subject, it brings up a catalogue of challenges, including an ever-changing squad and liaising with first team officials. Sheffield Wednesday Ladies Reserves manager Danny Shackleton gives us insight into his role. This season saw...
