Join Chloe and Rachel for a slightly different episode this week as we look into the alarming rate of ACL injuries across women’s football and what can be done to help those players affected.We speak to Dr Emma Ross, a female athlete health specialist, to understand why women are up to six times more likely to suffer an ACL injury than their male counterparts. We’re then joined by Aston Villa midfielder Remi Allen! She’s currently recovering from an ACL injury and gives us a unique insight into the mental and physical hurdles that accompany such a career-threatening setback.Thanks to Dr Emma Ross and Remi Allen for joining us!Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89.Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Upfront and Ramble shows, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The WSL put on a cracking set of fixtures this week, as Man United stole three points from under Arsenal’s noses at the Emirates - Chloe Morgan vindicated!She’s joined by Rachel and freelance journalist Tim Stillman to look over that game, welcome Emma Hayes back to the Chelsea dugout in front of their record-breaking crowd and look ahead to the Champions League’s return!Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89.Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Upfront and Ramble shows, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe and Rachel are joined by Dulwich Hamlet centre-back Ceylon Andi Hickman after Sarina Wiegman n’ co extended their unbeaten streak to 25 games! Just the 123 goals scored in that run, no big deal.We look over the Lionesses’ win against Japan before focusing on issues of diversity and inclusion within women’s football after Beth Mead’s recent comments. Ceylon talks about a lack of access to opportunities she’s seen through her work with Football Beyond Borders, while Chloe discusses her experiences as a mixed-race player in our still largely inaccessible sport.Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89.Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Upfront and Ramble shows, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We did say, Man United: if you come for the kings, you best not miss. Unfortunately they did, while Chelsea emphatically did not - the Blues' 3-1 win at the weekend reminded us of the difference between title contenders and hopefuls.Chloe and Rachel are joined by Rachel's wife & GirlsontheBall co-founder Sophie Downey to look over that, a chaotic nine-goal thriller at West Ham and the women's debut of *drumroll*... the Nations League! Confusing rules aplenty!Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89.Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Upfront and Ramble shows, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chloe, Rachel and Jessy Parker Humphreys head to the studio to discuss the WSL’s first managerial casualty, as Hope Powell leaves Brighton after their poor start. We wonder where it’s all gone wrong and what Brighton can expect next.We also check in with another cracking Arsenal week - even if Jonas Eidevall has found something to moan about - and we look ahead to this weekend’s seismic clash between Man United and Chelsea! Can United make the jump?Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89.Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Upfront and Ramble shows, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.