Boots, Balls & Bras

Welcome to our podcast Boots, Balls & Bras. Join Fara Williams each week for a roundup of the top leagues, competitions & hot topics in the women’s game, plus throughout the season they will be joined by some special guests, who will share true stories & their own experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boots, Balls & Bras is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 137 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Marc Skinner LEAVES Manchester United! Legacy, Transfer Frustration & What’s Next

  Aug 3, 20268 min

  BREAKING NEWS: Marc Skinner has officially left his role as Manchester United Women head coach by mutual agreement after five years in charge. In this video, we react to the news and break down his entire tenure—from delivering the club’s first-ever major trophy in the 2024 FA Cup to the internal shift in transfer strategy that ultimately led to his sudden exit just weeks before the new WSL season. 00:00 Intro & Breaking News: Marc Skinner Departs Man Utd Women 00:25 Historic Silverware & Transforming United into Contenders 01:05 Questioning the Timing: Why Leave 4 Weeks Before the Season? 01:30 Lack of Transfer Backing & Squad Depth Issues 02:20 Tactical Identity: Squad Togetherness & Defensive Organization 02:50 Losing Key Players: The Melvine Malard Exit to Chelsea 03:25 Evaluating Skinner’s Legacy & Record Numbers 04:00 What’s Next for Marc Skinner? (Deserved Break & Future Options) 04:45 Who Replaces Him? Scott Rogers as Interim Candidate 05:30 Pushing Above Their Weight: High Fan Expectations vs. Reality 06:20 Developing Players & Final Farewell to Marc Skinner MARC SKINNER’S MAN UTD RECORD: • Major Trophy: 1× Women’s FA Cup Winners (2024 – first major honor in club history) • WSL Finishes: 4th (21/22), 2nd (22/23 - Club-best & 1st Champions League qualification), 5th (23/24), 3rd (24/25), 4th (25/26) • Domestic Cup Finals: Reached 4 Finals in 5 Seasons (FA Cup 2023, 2024, 2025 & League Cup 2026) • Overall Record: ~150 Matches | ~80 Wins | ~53–54% Win Rate ⚽ IN THIS VIDEO: Breaking Down the Departure: Reacting to his sudden exit just a month before the WSL opener against London City. Player Relationships: Insight into managing top talent and squad dynamics across his five seasons. The Boardroom Divide: Why frustration over transfer spending vs. the club's pivot to homegrown youth led to his resignation. Tactical Punditry: Analyzing his press, team setup, and tactical flexibility from a broadcast perspective. What Lies Ahead: Potential landing spots for Skinner and the top managerial targets for Carrington. Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Did Marc Skinner leave at the right time, or should United have backed him in the transfer market? Who is your pick to replace him? #ManUtdWomen #WSL #MarcSkinner #MUFC #WomensSuperLeague #WomensFootball #ManchesterUnited#wsl #BWSL #Lionesses #Football #FaraWilliams #Womensfootball #LaurenJames #Bethmead #Leahwilliamson #ChloeKelly #Lucybronze #Russo #laurenhemp #Milliebright #Conticup #Championsleague #UWCL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Why Barcelona won't fear losing their Queens! | UWCL Final Reaction as Barca thrash Lyon

  May 23, 202612 min

  Fara and Ryhanna hook up outside the stadium following Barcelona's 4th Champions League title secured in their SIXTH consecutive final. With plenty of rumours suggesting that the Catalan club could be losing a number of their star players to the WSL - Fara details why the club’s amazing academy means they always have a conveyor belt of talent. The pair analyse the performance of two young players who contributed massively to the victory and discuss how exciting it could be for the English top-flight if clubs are able to sign the likes of Ona Batlle and Alexis Putellas. There’s praise for UEFA taking the showpiece final to Norway to help bring the game to as many people across the continent as possible - despite the criticism from some quarters that the comparatively smaller stadium was a “backwards step” for the women’s game. Plus they reveal their player and young player of the tournament and pick out the standout performers from their team of the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Holders Arsenal are OUT as Barca beat determined Bayern! Alexia Putellas farewell? More European competitions?

  May 3, 202630 min

  Join Fara and Ryhanna as they react to a weekend of dramatic UWCL semi-final second-leg action. Arsenal’s Champions League title defence came to an end as they were knocked out by Lyon. The pair discuss what went wrong for the holders, the difference a returning Melchie Dumornay made and VAR. Barcelona are the other side to reach the final as they beat a determined Bayern. The pair discuss the thrilling end to the game, a potential Alexia Putellas farewell and give their predictions for the final in Oslo. They also name their team of the round and touch on the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  UWCL SF debrief! Leah Williamson returns and Olivia Smith shines, what's the deal with hair pulling?

  Apr 27, 202630 min

  Fara and Ryhanna return with reaction to the weekend's UWCL semi-final action. Arsenal are ahead at the halfway stage against Lyon. The pair discuss the difference in performance from Arsenal in the first and second half, Leah Williamson's return and a brilliant performance from Olivia Smith. There was more refereeing controversy in the game between Bayern and Barcelona as Franziska Kett was shown a red card for a hair pull. The pair discuss the inconsistencies with refereeing after Katie McCabe was unpunished for a similar incident in the quarter-finals and the problems surrounding hair pulling in general. They also name their team of the round and touch on Chelsea's permanent move to Stamford Bridge as they prepare to say goodbye to Kingsmeadow. Fara Talks x Pepsi Max - 26/27 Campaign Assets Fara and Ryhanna return with reaction to the weekend's UWCL semi-final action. Arsenal are ahead at the halfway stage against Lyon. The pair discuss the difference in performance from Arsenal in the first and second half, Leah Williamson's return and a brilliant performance from Olivia Smith. There was more refereeing controversy in the game between Bayern and Barcelona as Franziska Kett was shown a red card for a hair pull. The pair discuss the inconsistencies with refereeing after Katie McCabe was unpunished for a similar incident in the quarter-finals and the problems surrounding hair pulling in general. They also name their team of the round and touch on Chelsea's permanent move to Stamford Bridge as they prepare to say goodbye to Kingsmeadow. Summarise this data       Fara and Ryhanna return with reaction to the weekend's UWCL semi-final action. Arsenal are ahead at the halfway stage against Lyon. The pair discuss the difference in performance from Arsenal in the first and second half, Leah Williamson's return and a brilliant performance from Olivia Smith. There was more refereeing controversy in the game between Bayern and Barcelona as Franziska Kett was shown a red card for a hair pull. The pair discuss the inconsistencies with refereeing after Katie McCabe was unpunished for a similar incident in the quarter-finals and the problems surrounding hair pulling in general. They also name their team of the round and touch on Chelsea's permanent move to Stamford Bridge as they prepare to say goodbye to Kingsmeadow. Turn on screen reader support To enable screen reader support, press ⌘+Option+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press ⌘slash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  UWCL heartbreak for Chelsea & United, furious Bompastor brings receipts, Marc Skinner future?

  Apr 2, 202624 min

  Fara is joined once again by Ryhanna to react to Wednesday's UWCL Quarter-Final 2nd Leg action. Arsenal are through to the semi-finals despite losing to their rivals on the night. The pair discuss more controversial refereeing decisions, Sonia Bompastor's reaction as she brings receipts to her post-match interview and where Chelsea go from here. They also discuss Manchester United's exit from the competition after a spirited display, whether Marc Skinner is still the right person for the job and the club's need for more investment. Plus, they preview Thursday's games, Barcelona v Real Madrid and Lyon v Wolfsburg #BWSL #Lionesses #Football #FaraWilliams #Womensfootball #LaurenJames #Bethmead #Leahwilliamson #ChloeKelly #Lucybronze #Russo #laurenhemp #Milliebright #Conticup #Championsleague #UWCL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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