POPPY WILSON: “At the time I did not know that there was a pathway to become a professional footballer. I was just doing it because I loved it.”

Poppy Wilson in action for London City Lionesses. Photograph: London City Lionesses FC At first, football was simply a passion. Years later, and now playing for the newly-formed London City Lionesses, the 20-year-old looks back on her footballing career so far, overcoming adversity, regaining confidence, and looking ahead to her future ambitions as a professional … Continue reading POPPY WILSON: “At the time I did not know that there was a pathway to become a professional footballer. I was just doing it because I loved it.”

ASTON VILLA VS SHEFFIELD UNITED: Hawk-eye controversy gives football fans a familiar welcome back

Players from both sides kneel in support of the Black Lives Matter movement (AP) Photographs: Getty Images. FOOTBALL FANS throughout the UK were treated to the return of the highly anticipated Premier League today, with the usual string of controversies and technological blunders proving that despite a change in procedures; old habits die hard. The … Continue reading ASTON VILLA VS SHEFFIELD UNITED: Hawk-eye controversy gives football fans a familiar welcome back