News
News pp.4–5
A round-up of stories from across the women's game in spring 2024. Manchester City head coach Gareth Taylor signs a new three-year contract, while England are confirmed to play a EURO 2025 qualifier against…
Issue
She Kicks issue 84
May 2024 24 articles indexed
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Steph Houghton MBE
Other pp.6–7
A tribute marking Steph Houghton MBE's retirement, announced on 27 March 2024 after a career that made her one of Manchester City Women's most successful players and a mainstay of the Lionesses side that…
2024 Conti Cup Final
Match report pp.8–9
A match report from the 2024 Continental Cup final at Molineux, where Arsenal beat London rivals Chelsea 1-0 after extra time in front of a record crowd of 21,462 to retain the trophy for…
She Who Dares (Celin Bizet)
Interview pp.10–15
A cover interview with Tottenham Hotspur's Celin Bizet Ildhusøy, the Norway forward who has become one of the WSL's standout attacking talents this season under head coach Robert Vilahamn. Bizet discusses her blossoming on-pitch…
Barclays Women’s Super League Action (WSL Gallery)
Other pp.16–17
A photo gallery capturing action from across the Barclays Women's Super League during March 2024, featuring images from Manchester United, Bristol City, Leicester City, Arsenal, Manchester City, Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United,…
She Kicks Back: First-in-Class (EURO ’84 Lionesses)
Interview pp.18–20
Ahead of the FA Women's National League Cup final at Luton's Kenilworth Road, She Kicks brings together three members of England's Class of '84 - the first Lionesses side to reach a European final.…
Fans in Focus: NWSL Supporter Culture (Part One)
Other pp.21–25
The first instalment of a two-part feature exploring National Women's Soccer League supporter culture, thirteen seasons into the league's history. She Kicks speaks to fan groups from four clubs: Angel City FC's Pandemonium on…
Rambo: The Return (Emily Ramsey)
Interview pp.26–31
An interview with Everton and England goalkeeping prospect Emily Ramsey, nicknamed 'Rambo' since her Under-16 days, as she returns to the matchday squad following an ankle injury. The 23-year-old discusses committing her long-term future…
Lionesses Poster
Poster pp.32–33
A collectible double-page team poster of the England Lionesses, presented without accompanying text as part of She Kicks' regular series of pull-out posters aimed at younger readers. It arrives in a season that includes…
View from the Field: Caragh Hamilton
Column / Opinion p.34
Northern Ireland midfielder Caragh Hamilton makes her She Kicks column debut, reflecting on the growth of women's football media coverage in Northern Ireland since the country's historic qualification for EURO 2022, and how injury…
The Last Mile Home (Kayleigh Barton)
Interview pp.35–39
An interview with Charlton Athletic forward Kayleigh Barton - formerly known as Kayleigh Green for most of her career, having recently adopted her married name - on a career that began as a centre-back…
Fast Fives: Sophia Pharoah
Interview pp.40–41
Southampton forward Sophia Pharoah is the subject of this issue's Championship Fast Fives Q&A. The 23-year-old, who scored the goal that sent Saints into the Championship via the 2022 play-off final against Wolves, discusses…
View from the Field: Joelle Murray
Column / Opinion p.42
SK columnist and Hibernian legend Joelle Murray marks a milestone in her latest 'View from the Field' column, having just made her 500th appearance for her childhood club against Rangers - a game Hibs…
2024 Sky Sports Cup Final
Match report p.43
A match report on the 2024 Sky Sports Cup final at Tynecastle Park, where Rangers beat Partick Thistle 4-1 to retain the Scottish Women's Premier League Cup for a second successive season - the…
The Loan Ranger (Olivia McLoughlin)
Interview pp.44–47
An interview with Olivia McLoughlin, the Aston Villa teenager whose loan move to Rangers in January delivered her first taste of silverware in the Sky Sports Cup final win over Partick Thistle. The England…
Fast Fives: Bayley Hutchison
Interview pp.48–49
Aberdeen's Bayley Hutchison, the SWPL 1's top scorer from outside the traditional top six, features in this issue's Fast Fives Q&A. Having debuted for the Dons at just 14 and since passed 100 goals…
Jess Park Poster
Poster p.50
A single-page portrait poster of Manchester City and England forward Jess Park, presented without accompanying text as part of She Kicks' regular series of collectible player posters. It offers fans a keepsake image of…
Kit Check: Joely Andrews
Interview p.51
Glentoran's Joely Andrews takes on She Kicks' Kit Check Q&A, discussing her football gear as the goalscoring midfielder helps the unbeaten Northern Ireland champions defend their league-and-cup double in the new Sports Direct Women's…
Game Ready: Fiona Brown
Interview pp.52–53
Scotland international Fiona Brown gets Game Ready as Glasgow City pursue a fourth SWPL 1 title in five years, having rejoined the club in January after seven years playing in Sweden. The versatile wide…
Car Quiz: Katie Stengel
Interview pp.54–55
NJ/NY Gotham FC forward Katie Stengel, who left a lasting impression at Liverpool before returning home to the US and winning the 2023 NWSL Championship, takes on a 'StenGOAL' edition of She Kicks' Car…
Pet Corner: Kirsty Hanson
Interview pp.56–57
Aston Villa forward and Scotland international Kirsty Hanson introduces her working cocker spaniel Hugo for this issue's Pet Corner. Hanson describes Hugo's football skills and boundless energy - comparing him in playing terms to…
The Menu: Esther Morgan
Interview pp.58–59
Hearts and Wales defender Esther Morgan, who moved to Scotland this season after testing herself against the United States, shares her baking passion for She Kicks' The Menu feature. The 21-year-old, who posts her…
Born Kicking: Kimberley White
Interview pp.60–61
Ten-year-old Kimberley White, an English-Brazilian supporter of Stockport County who plays for Stockport County Ladies Under-11s, features in this issue's Born Kicking. The young defender - pictured with her sister Beverley at the 2023…
Blue Are Ya?
Other p.62
A picture-clue trivia quiz marking Steph Houghton MBE's retirement, challenging readers to identify six of her former Manchester City teammates from cryptic clues. The answers span Carli Lloyd, a World Cup final hat-trick scorer;…