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Laura Howard

9 months

✍️ I had the task of reviewing Unfair Play by Sharron Davies for the @SportsGazette . I felt it needed a different approach to other books on the #WHSBOTY shortlist, so I tackled seven core claims in the book. ⬇️

SG Reviews: Unfair Play: The Battle for Women's Sport by Sharron Davies - Sports Gazette

The Sports Gazette reviews Unfair Play by Sharron Davies as one of the nominees for the William Hill Book of the Year shortlist.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 years

Her Football Hub

@HerFootballHub

2 years

What is the most random or unexpected football signing that you can remember?

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

1 month

I’m still waiting for my breakthrough…

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1 month

If you’re meant to make it, it was already written…..

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

5 months

Wow - was not expecting this news! Delighted to have won the @SportSJA Academy Award! It’s so important we continue to tell the stories of underrepresented groups in sports. Congratulations to all the other winners and nominees!

Sports Journalists

@SportSJA

5 months

📣 The SJA is delighted to announce the winners of its ‘One to Watch’ and Academy categories at the #SJA2023 British Sports Journalism Awards 🥇 Congratulations to @GeorgeRSimms , @_morganharlow , @mimwalkerkhan , Maryam Chaudhary & @laura_hwd Read here 👉

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

5 months

Had a brilliant night at the @SportSJA Awards and was delighted to win the SJA Academy Award! It was a privilege to be up on stage with so many incredible journalists. #SJA2023

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

9 months

After the FA removed their funding in April, the @GB_DeafFootball team crowdfunded to compete in the 2023 World Championships this September. ✍️ I spoke to @clairels1989 about her journey in football and that of the England Women’s Deaf Football team. ⬇️

Claire Stancliffe: England Deaf Football captain on journey to World Championships – Her Football...

England Women's Deaf Football and captain Claire Stancliffe recently competed at the World Championship. She discusses issues the team faces.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

4 months

Delighted to have been shortlisted for the FWA Vikki Orvice Student Football Writer of the Year! Honoured to be among such a great cohort.

The Football Writers' Association

@theofficialfwa

4 months

FWA Student Football Writer awards shortlists announced - congratulations to all those who made it to the final 10 in each category

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

6 months

Great to be involved in a small bit of history today @HAMRICHFC , becoming the first all-female commentary team in the National League South as lead commentator with @juliaandersen18 on co-comms.

Hampton & Richmond FC

@HAMRICHFC

6 months

History at Beveree this afternoon as Laura Howard and Julia Andersen become the first all-female commentary team to cover a National League South Game for the Beavers 🦫 Hampton & Richmond v Truro City live commentary from 2:45PM 👉 #HAMRICHFC 🔴🔵

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

9 months

Delighted to win the Sport Award at the Midlands Media Students' Awards last night with @bhampressclub . It was a great night and an honour to win amongst such a strong list of nominees.

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@laura_hwd

2 years

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

3 years

my captain @leahcwilliamson

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

5 months

✍️It was great to contribute to @SkySportsPL 's Premier League talking points ahead of the midweek fixtures. Check out my thoughts on six of the matches here:

Premier League talking points: Sky Sports football writers analyse key talking points from midweek...

Sky Sports football writers analyse the main talking points from every Premier League game this midweek; watch free highlights of every single Premier League fixture this midweek straight after...

www.skysports.com

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

4 months

Delighted to have come second in the @theofficialfwa Vikki Orvice Student Writer of the Year Award among so many great writers! Congratulations to Reshma and Juliet on their superb pieces. 👏

The Football Writers' Association

@theofficialfwa

4 months

BREAKING - we are delighted to announce the winners of our Student Football Writing awards. Congratulations to Tom Chambers, Reshma Rao and Aayush Majumdar for winning the Hugh McIlvanney, Vikki Orvice and Unheard Voices awards respectively. Full details here:

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

8 months

I had a great day at @TheAthleticFC Talent ID today. I took part in a number of workshops, talks and news writing tasks and got a taste for life at The Athletic. Hopefully I’ll be back again one day. 🤞

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

9 months

Really pleased to say I have been awarded the Thomas Read Bursary as part of the @NCTJ_news Journalism Diversity Fund ( @The_JDF ). I'm looking forward to continuing my studies at @YourStMarys and completing my placement at Sky Sports News.

Five student journalists announced as 2023 winners of specialist Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries

Five student journalists - Laura Howard, Japtej Ghura, Aniqah Majid, Shaheena Uddin and Murthaza Ali-Hassan - have been announced as 2023 winners of specialist Journalism Diversity Fund bursaries.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

10 months

It was a privilege to speak to @becky_storrie about her experience with chronic fatigue. Such an important story about a topic that needs greater awareness in sport. ✍️⬇️

British cyclist Becky Storrie's journey with chronic fatigue

British cyclist Becky Storrie would later find out that she was suffering from chronic fatigue. Now racing with Team DSM-Firmenich, her journey would flip her sporting career on its head.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

9 months

It was great to attend the @NCTJ_news Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference today at Media City and to be awarded the @TRBursary . A day packed full of insightful panels, tours of the BBC and interesting conversations with fellow industry professionals.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

8 months

New Year. New Channel. From the WSL to the Hampshire County WFL, from America to Australia. A brand new channel to discuss all the latest news in the wonderful world of women's football. Follow us - @AllForWoFo 🫡 First show on YouTube - 08.01.23. Set the reminder🗓️

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 months

I had a fantastic two weeks @talkSPORT recently and it was great to chat about it and my year so far here. 👇 Super grateful to talkSPORT, @SportSJA and the award judges for providing these opportunities through the SJA Academy Award. 🥇

Sports Journalists

@SportSJA

2 months

NEW: SJA Academy Award winner Laura Howard ( @laura_hwd ) tells us about her @talkSPORT placement and why she’s excited for the future in #sportsmedia 🚀 Laura’s advice to others? “Enjoy everything that comes your way. That’s set me up really well.”

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

1 year

I'm on Toone-ight, You know Mary Earps don't lie, And I'm starting to feel it's Bright, All the attraction, the Wiegman, Don't you see, Lessi, this is perfection? #Lionesses

Shakira

@shakira

1 year

Vamos Colombia!!!💛💙❤️

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

6 months

Sold-out Emirates calling for the first time in the WSL. Bigger crowd than when women’s football was banned back in 1921. Match day ready.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

7 months

Can't wait to get started with @AllForWoFo ! An incredible team to work with, making me sure we'll be producing some incredible content for you to watch. Join us at 8.30pm tonight for our first live show on YouTube!

All For Women's Football

@AllForWoFo

8 months

Kicking us off, (in true Ant & Dec fashion) - In no particular order. Introducing Team Member Number 1: @laura_hwd 🤩

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

3 months

So long, Vivianne Miedema. After an emotional day at Meadow Park, I wrote about Viv Miedema's goodbye as Arsenal saw off Brighton 5-0 on the final day. ⬇️ @SportsGazette (Photo credit: @libertysimons )

Arsenal 5-0 Brighton: So Long, Vivianne Miedema - Sports Gazette

Vivianne Miedema leaves Arsenal after playing her final game versus Brighton at Meadow Park, with an assist and goal as the Gunners won 5-0.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

4 months

New record attendance of 39,398 at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea Women. #UWCL

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

5 months

Media coverage of neurodivergence has come a long way, with fantastic examples for @NCWeek . ✍️ Grateful to @MrNickRansom who I spoke to about the challenges and opportunities we face covering neurodivergence in sport going forward.

“Change is happening”: Nick Ransom on neurodivergence in the sports media - Sports Gazette

Neurodiversity consultant and journalist Nick Ransom talks to the Sports Gazette about neurodivergence in the sports media.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

11 months

With the WSL getting underway tomorrow, I outline 5 things you can expect from the upcoming season in my first piece for the @SportsGazette . Do you agree? ⬇️

Five Things to Expect from the WSL Season - Sports Gazette

The Women’s Super League finally gets underway this Sunday, we look ahead to the 2023/24 season to outline five things you can expect from the upcoming action.

sportsgazette.co.uk

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

9 months

As top tier hockey has become dominated by the south, I spoke to Nick Clark from @BowdonHC to hear what it’s like to be the only northern club in the Premier Division. ✍️ @TheHockeyPaper ⬇️

Hockey in the north - 'You want to make a point that you’re able to survive' - The Hockey Paper

“In any sport you want people to have the accessibility to do well throughout the whole country,” says Nick Clark, whose newly promoted Bowdon Women’s 1s have replaced relegated Brooklands Men’s 1s...

www.thehockeypaper.co.uk

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

10 months

Was a privilege to speak to @SamanthaGough19 about captaining England at the @IBSAGames2023 , her exclusion from sport and hopes for the future. Read here:

“Sport saved my life”: Sam Gough on women’s blind football, her exclusion from sport and captaining...

Sam Gough pulled on the captain’s armband to lead the England Women's Blind football team in the inaugural IBSA Women’s World Championships.

sportsgazette.co.uk

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

1 year

Evie Rabjohn getting minutes at Villa and now Olivia Rabjohn has come on for @covunitedlfc here. Exciting future for these two.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

11 months

Looking forward to being back on @AllForUnitedWFC and chatting all things Manchester United Vs Arsenal. Not to be missed! ⬇️

All For United WFC

@AllForUnitedWFC

11 months

TONIGHT 7PM⏰ We are joined by Arsenal fans @JamesLewisTZ & @laura_hwd to preview tomorrow’s huge clash at LSV🤩 Shaky start to Arsenal’s season😳 Russo’s return🔥 United double last season gives confidence?👀 Lots more to go through, set the reminder👇

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

10 months

Great to host a chat with @GECFrost for the @SportsGazette today! It was super interesting to gain an insight into her unique experiences as a sports and finance broadcaster. Next time I’ll know to just ask, “and then what?” 😂

Sports Gazette

@SportsGazette

10 months

Today we had the pleasure of hosting the broadcasting powerhouse, @GECFrost . - Her distinctive transition from sports to finance journalism, - Women & their journeys in this field, - The stresses & rewards of interviewing Roy Keane! Watch this space to know all about it.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 months

Really exciting show coming up on @AllForWoFo tonight at 7pm! @ConnerRoberts_ and I spoke to @ThornabyFCWomen about the past few days of tumult for the club after the women's section was axed by their committee. Important stories like this are heard so please listen. ⬇️

All For Women's Football

@AllForWoFo

2 months

🚨NEW SHOW 🗣️My heart just sank, but it quickly turned to anger. @ConnerRoberts_ & @laura_hwd spoke to manager - Abbey & player Grace from @ThornabyFCWomen about the news recently that the women’s section of the club was to be closed🤯 Here’s what to expect👇

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

6 months

🥈 @gaygooners were awarded second place in the @FvHtweets Supporters' Group Award last night! ✍️ I spoke to their members about how the LGBT+ group have created a safe space at @Arsenal , allowing supporters to be themselves. #FvH2024 @SportsGazette

"To not feel different for my sexuality is amazing": GayGooners on making Arsenal a safe space -...

After their nomination for the Football v Homophobia Supporters' Group Award we spoke to GayGooners about making Arsenal a safe space.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 years

Was very grateful for the opportunity to do work experience w/ @BBCSportAfrica . Helped research news stories, transcribe interviews, and write copy for the sport bulletin on Focus on Africa. Big thank you to @bensutherland for having me and @NishatL for the mentoring and insight.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 years

Love that footballers think it’s worth getting a yellow card so they can celebrate with their shirt off but not to protest against human rights abuses. #FIFAWorldCup

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

6 months

✍️ It was a pleasure to speak to @ThisIsMcCann about the importance of LGBT+ representation in sports broadcasting and THAT commentary when he celebrated the engagement of Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis. 🏳️‍🌈 @SportsGazette ⬇️

Commentator Michael McCann on increasing LGBT+ representation in sports broadcasting - Sports...

Michael McCann talks to the Sports Gazette about the importance of increasing LGBT+ representation in commentary and sports broadcasting.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

4 months

Two years ago today, Coventry United pulled off one of the greatest escapes from relegation football may ever witness. 🗣️ I spoke to @mollie_green97 , @KatyMorris21 and @paulwradio to tell the story of that season in their own words. Listen here:

Coventry United: The Greatest Escape

Episode · The Equaliser · This episode tells the story of Coventry United’s ‘Great Escape’ in the 2021/22 season. After being put into liquidation at Christmas, they pulled off a dramatic last day...

open.spotify.com

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

8 months

Looking back on the moments of 2023, I spoke to @LucyAnneCharles about pushing herself to her limits and the journey to become Ironman World Champion. 🥇 ✍️ @SportsGazette ⬇️

"I was in complete agony": The resilience that made Lucy Charles-Barclay Ironman World Champion -...

Lucy Charles-Barclay became Ironman World Champion in Kona, Hawaii in 2023. It completed a journey of resilience that was six years in the making.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

4 months

At Selhurst Park today for the final day of the Women’s Championship season for @cpfc_w Vs @SAFCWomen . Very likely to see a trophy lift at the end of the game here with Palace 3 points clear and goal difference 22 better off than 2nd-placed Charlton. @SportsGazette ⬇️

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

3 months

Ahead of the FA Cup Final, I spoke to @RobertVilahamn about the development of @SpursWomen and his advocacy off the pitch. A super insightful chat touching on: ⚽️Clinton as a case study ⚖️Advocacy on gender equity ⏩Future of the WSL ✍️ @SportsGazette

“I’m trying to lead by example”: Tottenham Hotspur’s Robert Vilahamn on development and advocacy -...

Robert Vilahamn speaks about the development of Tottenham Hotspur and women's football and the role advocacy has to play.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

1 month

Athletes, as role models, need to do better. #GE24

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

8 months

08.01.24 ⏳

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 years

I’d suggest rather than pretending to be the only team to have sold large numbers of tickets, Jonas is just feeding off rivalries and making them a bigger thing in the women’s game. Exactly the type of thing that sells more tickets. #ARSTOT

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@FloydTweet

2 years

Creating a culture in which customers pay and come back for more is the right aim but when 6k don’t show up and there’s a percentage, albeit small one, of freebies, you can’t stand and pretend like you’re the only club that has sold lots of tickets to a WSL game before

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@laura_hwd

5 months

Looking forward to spending the next couple of days at the @IscBiz International Sports Convention working with the media team. #ISCLondon2024

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@laura_hwd

5 months

Reflecting on Arsenal’s Conti Cup Final win which ended Chelsea’s hopes of a quadruple, I wrote about four things we learnt for @wosovavel . ❤️ Football doesn’t matter 💥Rivalries rage on 🦊 Emily Fox shines again 💤 Chelsea still waking up?!?

Four things we learnt as extra time winner sees Arsenal lift the Conti Cup

Stina Blackstenius’ extra time winner saw Arsenal over the line to beat Chelsea to the Continental Tyres League Cup.

www.vavel.com

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

11 months

POV: Jen Beattie scores a last minute equaliser (apologies for the expletives it was an emotional time)

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 months

Slightly different piece from me but a fun one for my first @talkSPORT byline. Read to find out the 3️⃣ positions I think Arsenal need to strengthen to win the Premier League next season. 🏆

Everton and Wolves stars among seven players Arsenal should consider signing

Arsenal came agonisingly close to winning their first Premier League crown in 20 years – and their squad isn’t far off being title worthy. While the race to win the league came down to …

talksport.com

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 years

need to see @bmeado9 in her @Art_of_Football t-shirt please...

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

10 months

Katie McCabe Vs Aston Villa is inevitable. Arsenal’s pressure finally counting. Another one now please…

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@laura_hwd

2 months

Accessibility at sporting events still has a long way to go. I took a deep dive into the data showing young disabled people are still less likely to attend. Thanks to @JonAttenborough , @georgeawfc , @Jack28Booth and Ryan for sharing their experiences.

"I missed out": Young disabled people are less likely to attend live sport, data shows - Sports...

Disabled people in England are less likely to attend a live sport event before 16 according to Sport England, due to lacking accessibility..

sportsgazette.co.uk

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@laura_hwd

2 months

“The structure means people don’t feel empowered to come out.” Had a really important chat w/ @RuaridhD about allyship in men’s football and his experience of homophobia.

Sports Media LGBT+

@SportsMediaLGBT

2 months

⚽️🗣️ “A fan used a homophobic slur right in my face… I was really shocked.” Ruaridh Donaldson has been playing in #TheVanarama since 2019. He tells @laura_hwd there is a “culture of silence” around anti-LGBTQ discrimination. #FvH2024 #PrideMonth

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@laura_hwd

3 years

Exciting to see my name in print in the latest edition of @WarwickBoar . I wrote about the return of in-person sport and even managed a mention of how great it has been to get back to watching @MossleyAFC at Seel Park.

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@laura_hwd

5 months

“Ivan Toney would turn Manchester United into title contenders” 🗣️ The man who brought Toney to Peterborough back in 2018 speaks on his future and role with England. @SkySportsPL ⬇️

Ivan Toney would turn Manchester United into Premier League title challengers, says striker's...

Ivan Toney has scored four goals for Brentford since his return from an eight-month betting ban in January; the England striker has one year remaining on his contract and has been linked with moves...

www.skysports.com

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

4 months

My report as @SpursWomen who make history to reach their first FA Cup final. Heartbreak for @LCFC who pushed them all the way to the end. ✍️ @SportsGazette #AdobeWomensFACup

Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Leicester City: Spurs reach FA Cup Final for the first time in their history...

Martha Thomas' extra-time winner saw Spurs reach their first FA Cup final, following their semi-final victory over Leicester City.

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@laura_hwd

7 months

My report on all the match action from @ChelseaFCW Vs @westhamwomen at Kingsmeadow. The defending champions suffered a slight wobble without Sam Kerr but an extra time comeback sees the Blues into the next round. @AdobeWFACup @SportsGazette ⬇️

Chelsea 3-1 West Ham United: Defending champions surmount FA Cup comeback to survive first test...

Chelsea came from behind to defeat West Ham 3-1 after extra-time in the Fourth Round of the Women's FA Cup at Kingsmeadow.

sportsgazette.co.uk

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@laura_hwd

11 months

First byline in the @NonLeaguePaper today, reporting on some entertaining action between Hampton and Richmond and Yeovil Town. Looking forward to working with the @HAMRICHFC media team throughout the season!

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@laura_hwd

9 months

It was great to chat with @SamanthaQuek about hockey's continuing role in her life as she now juggles a career in broadcasting, motherhood and playing for @BowdonHC . Read here @TheHockeyPaper . ⬇️

'When you’re involved in hockey world, there's nothing like it - you always feel welcome' - The...

Since winning gold at Rio 2016, Sam Quek has embarked on a career in broadcasting as well as becoming a mother of two. While such a packed schedule has its challenges, hockey remains a place where...

www.thehockeypaper.co.uk

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

10 months

Currently feeling a lot better about Arsenal going out to Paris FC, at least we took them to penalties. Paris FC to win the Champions League?

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1 month

Looking forward to getting stuck into some women's football history and hearing all about @Nancy_Gillen 's new book tonight. We'll talk football and the Olympics, so it's well worth a listen if you're interested in history, football or want to get excited for Paris 2024...

All For Women's Football

@AllForWoFo

1 month

TONIGHT 7:30⏰ @laura_hwd & @ConnerRoberts_ are speaking to author of her new book La Vie Jamais Racontée Alice Milliat @Nancy_Gillen 🙌 Importance of pioneers like Alice👏 Helping to progress women’s football in France & England⚽️ Set the reminder👇

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@laura_hwd

1 year

We may have lost the World Cup final but it's always nice to learn, right? I wrote about 4 things we learnt from today's match-up between #ENG and #ESP where Spain emerged as #FIFAWWC champions. @wosovavel ⬇️

Four things we learnt as Spain overcame England to win World Cup

Spain managed to sustain a 1-0 lead to triumph over England and be crowned FIFA Women's World Cup Champions 2023.

www.vavel.com

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@laura_hwd

1 year

Great to be on the show despite the loss, a nice antidote to the day. Been a pleasure to be on throughout the World Cup, now back to being rivals for the WSL but will make sure to tune in :)

All For United WFC

@AllForUnitedWFC

1 year

LIVE 7PM⏰ Our final match reaction show of the World Cup. 🎙️ @ConnerRoberts_ 🗣️ @CConnor87 @laura_hwd @OTismychurch What went wrong?😩 Midfield options😤 No attacking threat?🤔 Proud moments🤩 & lots more Set the reminder & come have your say👇

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@laura_hwd

7 months

Looking forward to @AdobeWFACup action this weekend! Listen to why I think Sunderland Vs Southampton is THE tie of the round. ⬇️

All For Women's Football

@AllForWoFo

7 months

🗣️It’s two teams with such history in women’s football. Southampton won the first ever FA Cup & Sunderland the names they’ve produced, insane🙌 Both teams close in the league too👀 @laura_hwd speaking about why @SAFCWomen vs @SaintsFCWomen is such an exciting tie this weekend🤩

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@laura_hwd

4 months

Warm-ups are underway as @_EdDowling and I take our position ready for coverage of the FA Cup semi-final between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City for the @SportsGazette . #adobewfacup

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@laura_hwd

6 months

Can’t wait to takeover hosting duties tonight with some women’s football conundrums and trivia! Think pub quiz meets Aristotle at Meadow Park…

All For Women's Football

@AllForWoFo

6 months

TONIGHT 8:30⏰ It’s @laura_hwd in the hosting hot-seat tonight & we’ll be taking you back to school with a women’s football twist. Join to test your football knowledge with the history of women’s football, controversial debates and of course a bit of trivia along the way. 📚🎓

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@laura_hwd

1 year

Had a fab night at the #SJA2022 last night, great to meet and speak to so many amazing people from the industry! @sueanstiss @FayeCarruthers @EvieRAshton @Eloise_Martin__

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@laura_hwd

6 months

Really enjoyed this one tonight - plenty of great points for discussion in there as well as some questionable maths problems!! Thanks to everyone who contributed in the chat. You can still watch it back on YouTube. ⬇️

All For Women's Football

@AllForWoFo

6 months

🚨LIVE NOW🚨 Join to test your football knowledge with the history of women’s football, controversial debates and of course a bit of trivia along the way. 📚🎓 Come join the chat👇

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

9 months

It was a privilege to speak to @jbolding8 about @England Powerchair’s recent success at the World Cup, dreams of the Paralympics and why the sport deserves more visibility. ✍️ @SportsGazette ⬇️

England captain Jon Bolding on World Cup heartbreak and how powerchair football changed his life -...

England Powerchair captain Jon Bolding on his journey in football, the 2023 World Cup in Australia, and the need for increased visibility.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

5 months

REVEALED: How has the government contributed to an astounding rise in transgender hate crime? 📈Hate crime offences have doubled in SW London since 2021. 🗣️Spikes in hate crime correlate with visible instances of govt. anti-trans rhetoric. @SW_Londoner ⬇️

Has government rhetoric contributed to rising levels of transgender hate crime?

Transgender hate crime has nearly doubled in south west London since 2021, new data shows.

www.swlondoner.co.uk

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

9 months

I’m at Stamford Bridge for @ChelseaFCW Vs @LiverpoolFCW with live updates and match report to follow. Follow on @Since71Blog . ⬇️

Since 71

@Since71Blog

9 months

Teams are out to warm-up here at Stamford Bridge as the stadium starts to fill up. @laura_hwd will be on hand to provide match updates from 1.30pm.

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@laura_hwd

3 months

Miedema: “I really, really hope you sell all the games out next year because we- *corrects* - they need all the support.” No dry eyes…

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

9 months

My match report from PSG Vs Bayern Munich in tonight's first #UWCL group stage for @wosovavel ! ❓PSG remain goalless and without a point in the group stages so far, will they make it out or have their performances not been good enough?

PSG 0-1 Bayern Munich: Eriksson keeps PSG point-less in Champions League

PSG remain without a point in the UEFA Women's Champions League group stages after Eriksson makes the difference for Bayern.

www.vavel.com

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

3 months

One of my favourite pieces I've written in a while, despite the emotions of watching @VivianneMiedema play her final Arsenal game. Do give it a read, if only to spot the Taylor Swift lyrics. ⬇️

Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

3 months

So long, Vivianne Miedema. After an emotional day at Meadow Park, I wrote about Viv Miedema's goodbye as Arsenal saw off Brighton 5-0 on the final day. ⬇️ @SportsGazette (Photo credit: @libertysimons )

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 months

Cricket in the sun, I’ve missed you.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

10 months

Five goals in her last two games. Katie McCabe is just too good. The career goals compilation highlights are going to be unmatched. This was absolute nonchalance.

Freddie Cardy

@CardyFreddie

10 months

In case you missed it, Katie McCabe netted a hat-trick earlier 🇮🇪🚀

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 years

A month on from THAT win and finally able to wear this beauty of a shirt. @wearefoudys providing the goods! Forget how nice it is to wear a women's cut shirt that properly fits. Had to be @bmeado9 !

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

11 months

Was a pleasure to speak to @AntonLoggies about his recent move to @SouthgateHC , his experience with the South African national team and his goals for the future. @TheHockeyPaper ⬇️

Southgate GK Anton van Loggerenberg: It's been my dream to play overseas - The Hockey Paper

South Africa goalkeeper Anton van Loggerenberg left behind the sunny climes of his native home in search of a hockey league that will take his game to the next level. It was a search that led him to...

www.thehockeypaper.co.uk

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

3 months

"There's more to women's football than a traditional top three." Ahead of this weekend's #AdobeWomensFACup Final, Hayley Ladd spoke of the increasing competition in women's football and United's development within that. @SportsGazette

Manchester United’s Hayley Ladd on FA Cup Final: “There’s more to women’s football than a traditi...

Hayley Ladd speaks ahead of the FA Cup Final on the diversifying competition in the WSL and how it feels to be cup final favourites.

sportsgazette.co.uk

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

1 year

Looking forward to making my debut for @AllForUnitedWFC . Will be fun to chat all things Lionesses… ⚽️

All For United WFC

@AllForUnitedWFC

1 year

LIVE 7PM⏰ Our first LIVE show looking ahead to the Women’s World Cup this summer👀 Tonight is all on the Lionesses🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Best XI🔥 Injury concerns🤕 Pre tournament preparations😬 Joining @ConnerRoberts_ - @MeganGarbutt03 @Vicwhalley3 , @OTismychurch & debutant @laura_hwd 🙌 Set

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

9 months

100 goal involvements in the WSL for Beth Mead! She is on fire! 🔥

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

4 months

Two players bound to deliver at the Emirates? It has to be Beth Mead and Alessia Russo.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 years

Emma Hayes yet again providing an insight on this #Lionesses game that's so rare amongst co-commentators and pundits in the men's game. Difference between her and Neville at the weekend is astounding. Can we hold the men to higher standards?

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

5 months

Was up at 8am to get to Wolverhampton for 1pm. I love UK transport 🤪 but I love the Conti Cup more…

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

9 years

Welbeck on for the winner.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 years

Is it too much to ask for Jordan Nobbs to have a Beth Mead style comeback tour this season, topped off with stellar form at the World Cup? #Lionesses

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

5 months

Ignorance and passivity isn’t enough when you have the authority to make a stance. Great and necessary article by @HDewarSport 👏

heatherdewar

@HDewarSport

5 months

Today’s column in @mailsport : Why saying nothing about homophobia and misogyny only perpetuates the cycle- and why authorities SHOULD be speaking out on the matter. READ👇Rangers calling out homophobia and misogyny makes all the difference ... women need male allies to stand

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 years

Players' mental health being treated in the same way a physical injury would be seems to be the case that can be inferred from this with Hannah Hampton. Great to see and as it should be. #Lionesses

Emma Sanders

@em_sandy

2 years

Sarina Wiegman says Chloe Kelly's leg injury is "small". Fran Kirby has a foot injury & hasn't had much training. On Hannah Hampton she says: “She has some personal issues that she has to solve so for her at this moment it’s better for her to stay at her club.”

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

3 months

Hojberg is playing like he's been told he's the saboteur on Trapped.

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

1 year

Had a great time covering the @IBSAGames2023 for @Since71Blog . @Lionesses aren’t only creating history at the #FIFAWWC but also by competing in their first Women’s Blind Football World Championships. Read how they got on below. ⬇️

Since 71

@Since71Blog

1 year

Match Report ✍️ @Laura_Hwd The points were shared in the final game of Group A in the Women’s Blind Football World Championships at the @IBSAGames2023 as England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and Sweden 🇸🇪 played out a 0-0 draw at @UniBirmingham . Read more: #IBSAWorldGames2023

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 months

🗣️"You don’t miss information in the deaf world because they make sure that you know what you’re doing." It was a privilege to speak to England & @farsleyceltdeaf 's Cavell Donaldson about the recent European Championships and his journey in deaf football.

England Deaf Football's Cavell Donaldson on the European Championships you haven't heard of -...

England Deaf Football's Cavell Donaldson speaks about his recent experiences at the European Championships and his journey in deaf football.

sportsgazette.co.uk

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

8 months

this rhetoric from a government minister is truly horrifying

Kemi Badenoch

@KemiBadenoch

8 months

Self-ID and social transition add up to a very dangerous ideology that can have terrible effects on young LGB children, who are being put on a medical pathway to irreversible physical changes. We are not going to run away from this issue. We will sort it.

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@laura_hwd

2 months

Go watch or listen! A shocking story amid the growth of women’s football that needs to be told, listened to, and learnt from. @grace_nevitt and Abbey spoke superbly about a difficult time and hopes for the future. ⬇️

All For Women's Football

@AllForWoFo

2 months

Out Now! 🚨 “It’s lovely to know how much we mean to the community.” After the news that @ThornabyFCWomen had been axed from their club shook women’s football, we spoke to manager Abbey & player Grace to hear their story. Watch and listen here. ⬇

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

10 months

Was great to speak with James Erskine and Rachel Ramsay about their upcoming film, COPA 71. Excited that the history of women’s football is starting to get the attention it deserves. Read here ⬇️

Since 71

@Since71Blog

11 months

“This film will change perceptions of women’s football” @Laura_Hwd speaks with 'Copa 71' filmmakers, James Erskine and Rachel Ramsay, to find out about their new documentary on an event billed as the first-ever 'Women's World Cup'. Read more:

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

1 year

Really grateful to speak to @howard__tess about the importance of having choice in playing kit for women and girls. We need to question the predominance of the skort in hockey.

The Hockey Paper

@TheHockeyPaper

1 year

'All we need is choice, genuine choice'. @howard__tess on creating an inclusive policy | ✍️ @laura_hwd

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

2 years

From my first women's football match in 2007 with the likes of Kelly Smith and Alex Scott inspiring me to fall in love with the sport to watching Leah Williamson lift the trophy on Sunday at Wembley. Women's football has so many incredible pioneers finally getting credit. #WoSo

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@laura_hwd

1 year

Hoping to gain an insight into the #Lionesses ’ next opponents? I wrote about 4 things we learnt from the clash between #COL and #JAM in the round of 16. #FIFAWWC @wosovavel ⬇️

4 things we learnt from Colombia's slender triumph against Jamaica

Colombia proved the first team at the Women's World Cup to find a way through a stubborn Jamaican defence, defeating the Reggae Girlz 1-0 in Melbourne.

www.vavel.com

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

3 months

Sweden's struggle for survival: 'To play 11-a-side hockey would be amazing' Great to speak to the coach and captain of the Swedish Women’s national team about the challenges and future of hockey, now under @swe3se . 🇸🇪 ✍️ @TheHockeyPaper ⬇️

Sweden's struggle for survival: 'To play 11-a-side hockey would be amazing' - The Hockey Paper

BIG READ: After losing their funding, Sweden women are rebuilding with double the players and results to match. Not bad for a country with one ‘good’ astro Swedish hockey has reached a critical...

www.thehockeypaper.co.uk

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

8 months

I spoke to June Blythe from @WokingHC about her World Cup-winning exploits with @EnglandHockey Masters and how she enjoys playing alongside past rivals! Read @TheHockeyPaper : ⬇️

Life in Masters Hockey: 'Rivals turned team-mates say I'm nicer than I am on the pitch!' - The...

In just five years, June Blythe went from thinking she may never play hockey again to winning the World Cup with England Masters O60s. Now, she has no plans of stopping. “When the consultant said you...

www.thehockeypaper.co.uk

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

1 month

I’m here at the Twickenham and Richmond Park counts for @SkyNews tonight. 📉 Twickenham turnout is 71.8% down 4.5% from 2019. 📉 Richmond Park is 69.9% down 9.1% from 2019. Still strong turnouts overall. #electionnightLIVE #skynewselection24 #GE24

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

4 months

Jess Park spoke about the influence of Steph Houghton and banter with Chelsea players in the England camp about the title race. More @SkySportsWSL here:

Jess Park on idolising 'incredible' Man City captain Steph Houghton, WSL title race and England...

Jess Park has shone for Manchester City this season, with Gareth Taylors side three points ahead of Chelsea at the top of the Womens Super League standings, albeit having played a game more than the...

www.skysports.com

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Laura Howard

@laura_hwd

9 months

As the @FIH_Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup gets underway in Chile, I had the pleasure of speaking to @sofie_ter_kuile about the title defence and how it felt to win last time. ✍️ @TheHockeyPaper ⬇️

Sofie ter Kuile aims high with next gen of Dutch hockey players - The Hockey Paper

“I just thought, ‘Oh my word, we actually did it.’ All my teammates just came running at me and I was knocked over.” In April 2022, goalkeeper Sofie ter Kuile and the Dutch U21 hockey team were...

www.thehockeypaper.co.uk

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