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Crossways is a women's football show 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 combine their experiences for this weekly video podcast, coming to you from Manchester and London. Every week, Crossways will set you up with everything you need to know about the Barclays WSL and beyond. Steph and Ian will bring you stories from behind the scenes of the women's game and the business of football, as well as gather score predictions, questions and input from you, the fans. Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And follow @crossways.pod on Instagram to get involved in the conversation.Follow us! Instagram - @crossways.podTikTok - @crosswayspodcastX - <a href="https://x.com/cr
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- 2 weeks ago39 min
Alexia's emotional farewell + Team of the Season
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are back together for the final Crossways of the season. Our hosts speak about their time in Oslo, Charlton's monumental penalty shootout victory over Leicester and Alexia Putellas's emotional farewell after spending 14 years at Barcelona. Could she be on her way to the WSL? Steph and Wrighty both pick their team of the season, who has stood out, and will they agree on every position? Finally, the predictions league has been won in a tightly run contest, and Ian and Steph thank all the people who help make Crossways happen. Welcome + Oslo Alexia Putellas Charlton v Leicester Team of the Season Goalkeeper Right Back Centre Backs Left Back Midfield Attacking Midfield Right Wing Left Wing Striker Manager Crossways Predictions League Results THANK YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago9 min
Barcelona are UWCL champions again! + Charlton clinch promotion
Crossways hits the road for another UEFA Women’s Champions League final as Barcelona took on OL Lyonnes in Oslo. Our host Ian Wright takes us through his time in Norway, from lunch with Steph Houghton to Charlton’s penalty shootout success and meeting some familiar faces at the Ullevaal Stadium. Ian was full of love for Ewa Pajor as Barcelona ran away 4-0 victors to reclaim the UWCL title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- May 15, 202639 min
Annabel Blanchard on final day drama, biggest inspirations, Crystal Palace's ambitions
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton welcome Crystal Palace's Annabel Blanchard into the studio to chat all things relegation, promotion, and ambition. Annabel talks our hosts through her career, playing against her brothers from a young age, to playing against the best in the world in the WSL. She relives Crystal Palace's dramatic season as they clinched promotion on the final day, and discusses the club's ambitions to become a main stay in the top flight. Annabel speaks about her own evolution as a player, and biggest dream to one day play for the Lionesses. Finally some quickfire questions - which teammate should we keep our eye on next season, and who is the toughest opponent Annabel has faced? 00:00 Welcome 00:44 Promotion 03:10 Growing up 09:55 Relegation & Pressure 17:20 Culture and change at Crystal Palace 19:30 Playing against the best 21:15 Ambitions and reaching 100 27:05 Difference between WSL and WSL2 29:55 Outside of football 33:30 Quick fire questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- May 12, 202632 min
City go for the double, Brighton's bright future, and Beth Mead departs Arsenal
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright react to the Women's FA Cup semi finals which showcased two incredible comebacks from 2-0 down. First, they look at how Chelsea let go of a 2-0 lead over Manchester City, discussing Bompastor's use of her squad, and Bunny Shaw's performance against her potential new employers. Then, our hosts believe there are positives for Liverpool to take into the new season despite not making it to the FA Cup final in the last moments of the game, and give credit to a Brighton side who look energised and are being rewarded for their investment. Ian and Steph give departing club legends Beth Mead and Laura Coombs their love before making predictions for the final full week of WSL fixtures. 00:00 Welcome01:22 Chelsea v Manchester City14:15 Liverpool v Brighton17:10 FA Cup Final18:10 Should semi finals be at a neutral venue?20:21 Brighton’s bright future22:08 Arsenal departures25:22 Laura Coombs23:00 Lauren Hemp27:13 Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- May 7, 202630 min
Arsenal's domestic disappointment, Beth England's shock departure, and promotion joy
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are back together in Manchester to talk through a huge weekend of football in England and Europe. As they recorded before kick off in Brighton v Arsenal, Steph sends a special message to Crossways viewers as City are crowned Barclays WSL champions. We start with Manchester City's nervy but necessary three points at home to Liverpool, as they won late through a Knaak header. Then to Arsenal, who were knocked out of UWCL by Lyon. They weren't good enough on the day, but how do our hosts reflect on Arsenal's season? Beth England will be departing Tottenham at the end of the WSL season - Steph and Wrighty ponder whether it was a wise decision. Promotion from WSL was decided at the weekend, with Birmingham City and Crystal Palace both returning to the top flight as Charlton will host Leicester in the playoff for WSL status - how will each team fare? Finally, predictions for this weekend's FA Cup semi finals and Aston Villa's match at home to Arsenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 27, 202633 min
Arsenal one step closer, Bunny Shaw's contract, and Manchester United fall away
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright react to Arsenal Women's 2-1 victory over OL Lyonnes in the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal first leg, heaping praise on Olivia Smith and Arsenal's second-half performance and noting some criticisms about how OL Lyonnes played. After calling for goal line technology in last week's episode, our hosts discuss the moment of controversy in Everton's heavy loss to Chelsea. Manchester City's unexpected defeat at the feet of Brighton leads Steph and Wrighty on to Bunny Shaw's contract situation—will we see the striker move to Chelsea this summer? And we end with Manchester United after they refused questions from The Athletic in the post-match press conference. Where do they go from here, and can they salvage anything from this season? Welcome Arsenal v OL Lyonnes Title run in Brighton’s potential Bunny Shaw’s Contract Chelsea & Goal line technology Manchester United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 23, 202632 min
Q&A: Best striker in the world, United lacking leaders, and changes to WSL
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are back together in the studio! You asked, and they answered. Who is the best striker in the world right now? Who will finish in the top 3? What changes would they like to see in the WSL? And more... WSL predictions also return, with five tough-to-call fixtures this weekend. Play along and join the Crossways league at full-time-forecast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 16, 202630 min
What Georgia Stanway’s performance could mean for her future
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on the Lionesses' victory over Spain at Wembley earlier this week. They focus on Lauren James's incomparable ability, Georgia Stanway's improvement and potential move to Arsenal, Esme Morgan's bravery and Lucia Kendall's opportunity against the world champions. Our hosts then discuss Marie-Louise Eta, who is breaking down barriers, having been appointed as head coach for Union Berlin's men's team until the end of the season. Welcome Baller League Lionesses v Spain Lucy Bronze Lucia Kendall Esme Morgan Georgia Stanway Lauren Hemp's goal Spain lacking composure Lauren James Marie-Louise Eta at Union Berlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
About Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Crossways is a women's football show 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 combine their experiences for this weekly video podcast, coming to you from Manchester and London. Every week, Crossways will set you up with everything you need to know about the Barclays WSL and beyond. Steph and Ian will bring you stories from behind the scenes of the women's game and the business of football, as well as gather score predictions, questions and input from you, the fans. Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And follow @crossways.pod on Instagram to get involved in the conversation.Follow us! Instagram - @crossways.podTikTok - @crosswayspodcastX - <a href="https://x.com/cr
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