Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

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Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Crossways is a women's football hosted by former England internationals Steph Houghton and Ian Wright - two football legends, from two sides of the game and with two very different journeys to the top, combining their experiences for the brand new podcast. Every week, Crossways will not only set you up with everything you need to know about the Barclays WSL and beyond, it’ll also bring you stories from girls’ grassroots football, as well as take a look behind the scenes of the women's game. It’ll also be available to watch and listen to on Spotify, or listened to wherever you get your podcasts.

Episodes

  1. Crossways Quiz! Williamson’s Good Form, Chelsea Vs. Man Utd Lookahead, and Lionesses Squad Thoughts.

    3 DAYS AGO

    Crossways Quiz! Williamson’s Good Form, Chelsea Vs. Man Utd Lookahead, and Lionesses Squad Thoughts.

    It’s quiz time this week on Crossways, with Steph Houghton and Ian Wright getting their fingers on buzzers to go head to head on the WSL season so far! Before that, there’s time to chat a little about Sarina Wiegman’s upcoming England squad, Leah Williamson’s impressive performance against Spurs, and some things they can’t stop thinking about from last week’s action. That's all before a lookahead to Chelsea hosting Manchester United. Get ready to play along at home and see if you can beat their score! Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min
  2. Fan Q&A, Marc Skinner's Future, and UWCL Check-In With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

    15 NOV

    Fan Q&A, Marc Skinner's Future, and UWCL Check-In With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

    Ian Wright and Steph Houghton analyze Arsenal vs. Juventus and Man City vs. Hammarby in the latest UWCL fixtures, with both English teams bringing home convincing wins. The hosts then touch on Marc Skinner's Manchester United side (should Skinner be sacked?), what Renée Slegers has to do to be considered for the permanent role, who the best WSL player is, the prowess of Girma, and more, as they answer an array of fan questions. It's Episode 8 of Crossways, the women's football show. Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    38 min
  3. Steph's Book Is Out, Russo Substitution, and Liverpool Vs. Chelsea

    8 NOV

    Steph's Book Is Out, Russo Substitution, and Liverpool Vs. Chelsea

    Ian Wright chats with Steph Houghton about her new memoir, 'Leading From the Back,' how therapeutic it was to write, and how important it is that people understand the context of the headlines being thrown around this week. Then Steph and Ian check in on how the new WSL managers (Dario Vidosic, Sonia Bompastor, Robert de Pauw, and Amandine Miquel) are getting on and why Russo was substituted, before discussing this weekend's top clash between Liverpool and Chelsea. The hosts finish Episode 7 of 'Crossways' with the WSL commentary controversy. Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
  4. Lethargic Lionesses, Bonmati’s Ballon d’Or, and the WSL Returns

    1 NOV

    Lethargic Lionesses, Bonmati’s Ballon d’Or, and the WSL Returns

    After the friendlies with South Africa and Germany made the Lionesses look lethargic and disorganised, Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are a little worried about them ahead of next year's Euros. There were standouts, however, including Grace Clinton, who impressed both with her physicality and her ability to keep the standard over many games. Steph was at the Ballon d’Or this week, where Aitana Bonmati won her second in a row. She gives her verdict on who was best-dressed, before getting serious about flaws in the ceremony. Finally, with the WSL returning, they look ahead to arguably the biggest fixture of the weekend, which will see Arsenal travel to Manchester to face an impressive United side. It's Episode 6 of Crossways. Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  5. Eidevall’s Arsenal replacement, Steph honoured by England and Lionesses midfield worry

    25 OCT

    Eidevall’s Arsenal replacement, Steph honoured by England and Lionesses midfield worry

    It's international break, so Ian and Steph assess the Lionesses midfield ahead of their friendly against Germany at Wembley. Then chat about which players have stood out over the early stages of the WSL, look at Arsenal’s options for replacing Jonas Eidevall and also about Steph getting honoured by England! Hosts: Ian Wright and Steph Houghton Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  6. Mayra Ramirez Dominates as Arsenal's Struggle Continues. What Next for Chloe Kelly? The Upcoming Lionesses Squad.

    15 OCT

    Mayra Ramirez Dominates as Arsenal's Struggle Continues. What Next for Chloe Kelly? The Upcoming Lionesses Squad.

    Ian Wright and Steph Houghton battle with the reasons behind Arsenal's current run of form and how Mayra Ramirez undid their defense. Then they move on to looking at key fixtures from the weekend, including why Chloe Kelly isn't being picked. Then they discuss their wild-card picks ahead of the upcoming Lionesses squad announcement for England vs. Germany at Wembley and give love to Jordan Nobbs as she becomes the most capped WSL player. It's Episode 4 of 'Crossways.' Hosts: Ian Wright and Steph Houghton Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min
  7. What's Happening With Mary Earps? Plus, Chelsea Vs. Man United Postponed Game and Key ACL Returns.

    4 OCT

    What's Happening With Mary Earps? Plus, Chelsea Vs. Man United Postponed Game and Key ACL Returns.

    Episode 3 of 'Crossways' sees Ian and Steph in the studio discussing the toll of a packed fixture list on player well-being and performance, with the postponed Chelsea vs. Man United game on their minds. Then they look at what's happening with Mary Earps at PSG and whether her no. 1 spot is under threat for the Lionesses. On a happier note, they then welcome back players who've been out with ACL injuries, look ahead to the upcoming fixtures, and wrap up by celebrating the career highs of a couple of key retirees. Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min
  8. Arsenal’s Champions League Win! Khiara Keating Dropped and WSL Weekend Preview.

    26 SEPT

    Arsenal’s Champions League Win! Khiara Keating Dropped and WSL Weekend Preview.

    Ian and Steph look ahead to another week in the WSL. First, Ian’s instant reaction from Meadow Park as Arsenal triumph over BK Hacken in the second leg of the UWCL (05:16). Then they discuss Manchester City dropping Khiara Keating (16:27), revisit Kiko Seike’s historic hat trick for Brighton in her WSL debut (19:45), and swoon over that Jess Park goal. The pair then wrap up with a look at key WSL fixtures for the weekend and discuss Ian’s granddaughter being a ball girl at the Emirates (24:35). Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Producer: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34 min

  9. 20 SEPT

    Welcome to Crossways: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Preview the WSL Season

    Welcome to the very first episode of Crossways! Steph Houghton and Ian Wright begin the first edition of their new weekly women’s football show by talking about Steph’s first season after retiring and how that transition has been. The WSL will be back this weekend, so they look ahead to the opening round of fixtures, which includes a massive game at the Emirates Stadium—where Arsenal will welcome Manchester City and their former striker and the WSL’s record goal scorer, Vivianne Miedema. In the final part of the show, they highlight some players to look out for this weekend and for the season ahead. Hosts: Ian Wright and Steph Houghton Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min
  • 9 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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22 Ratings

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Crossways is a women's football hosted by former England internationals Steph Houghton and Ian Wright - two football legends, from two sides of the game and with two very different journeys to the top, combining their experiences for the brand new podcast. Every week, Crossways will not only set you up with everything you need to know about the Barclays WSL and beyond, it’ll also bring you stories from girls’ grassroots football, as well as take a look behind the scenes of the women's game. It’ll also be available to watch and listen to on Spotify, or listened to wherever you get your podcasts.

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