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Welcome to Upfront, the dedicated women's football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Each week we'll bring you the biggest stories from the WSL and beyond, and take you to the cultural heartbeat of the women's game.
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Upfront Stak

    • Sports
    • 4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

Welcome to Upfront, the dedicated women's football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Each week we'll bring you the biggest stories from the WSL and beyond, and take you to the cultural heartbeat of the women's game.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Arsenal's Jen Beattie on the Champions League final and more!

    Arsenal's Jen Beattie on the Champions League final and more!

    Chloe and Rachel welcome one of the stars of Arsenal’s run to the semi-final of this season’s Champions League: it’s Scotland legend, Jen Beattie!
    She reveals what it’s REALLY like to face Barcelona in full flow – plus why Rafaelle Souza is one of the best she’s ever played alongside and what Steph Catley is like as a neighbour! 
    Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89
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    • 49 min
    The Upfront end of season awards!

    The Upfront end of season awards!

    Chloe and Rachel throw out the red carpet and get their glad rags on for THE definitive awards in women's football!
    We pick our player and manager of the season, our favourite quote, our biggest WTF moment AND our favourite guest! If only Chloe could just pick one answer.
    Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89
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    • 25 min
    One more time

    One more time

    It’s our last WSL pod of the season! Chloe and Rachel are joined by the other half of Girls on the Ball, Sophie Downey, to look back on a finale which had Chloe’s heart in her arse again, of course!
    We discuss Emma Hayes’ future after some telling words, ponder on Reading’s future after eight years in the top flight came to an end, and doff our caps to Rachel Daly. Plus, a couple of - erm - friendly reminders that Chloe picked Ella Toone for top goalscorer at the start of the season.
    Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89
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    • 51 min
    BONUS: Carla Ward on Aston Villa, Rachel Daly and her friendship with Emma Hayes!

    BONUS: Carla Ward on Aston Villa, Rachel Daly and her friendship with Emma Hayes!

    Today, we’re speaking to one of the most exciting managers in the WSL right now: that’s right, Carla Ward is on the pod!
    Rachel sits down with Carla to quiz her about a special season at Aston Villa, how she has integrated so many new players into Villa’s ranks this season, and just what it’s like to coach Rachel Daly! Carla also opens up about her friendship with Emma Hayes, including the dig she gave her on FA Cup final day…
    Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89
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    • 35 min
    The WSL title race goes down to the final day!

    The WSL title race goes down to the final day!

    Well, here we are: nine months after we kicked off, the WSL goes down to the final day. Chloe and recently qualified psychic Rachel give one final assessment of the runners and riders. It’s Chelsea’s to lose - can they get it done?
    Elsewhere, Leicester failed to condemn Reading to their seemingly inevitable relegation and Spurs played out the first Premier League-WSL double header at the Tottenham Stadium. Was it a success? Hrm….
    Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89
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    • 32 min
    Emma Hayes’ mentality monsters ride again

    Emma Hayes’ mentality monsters ride again

    Chloe and Rachel react to an FA Cup final that was both historic and felt distinctly familiar as Sam Killer of Dreams Kerr strikes (and somersaults) again!
    They discuss how the final went down on both the Chelsea and Manchester United sides of the ledger and look ahead to a BIG weekend in the WSL. Warning: it features a truly disgusting number of permutations...
    Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89
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    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
1.3K Ratings

1.3K Ratings

Alton Adair ,

Women’s football

The ACL episode has been fascinating and gives you both another string to your bow. Serious and informative while demonstrating compassion and understanding you both demonstrated excellent interview techniques.

gingerous888 ,

Essential listening

Great podcast & the team are very knowledgeable. Love the rotating quests too, great to highlight previous legends for newcomers.

Fred126flint ,

Upfront an essential listen for Womens football

Such a great and fun to listen to someone new to Women’s football. The women are just as enjoyable to listen to as the Ramble team. No higher praise

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