Jana Fernandez, Alexia Putellas & can London City genuinely disrupt the WSL?
Summary
Ben Haynes and Ellen White visit London City Lionesses to discuss their ambitious title challenge following the arrival of Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas. The episode features an interview with Xhanna Fernandes on the team’s shift toward consistent, possession-based football, alongside a direct conversation with Putellas about her third Ballon d’Or win and her unwavering drive to succeed in the WSL.
Topics discussed
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Intro: London City Lionesses at Cobham
Fernandes on removing performance 'splinters'
Ellen White on LCL's inconsistent last season
Fernandes on the shift to consistent possession play
Players' focus on football over financial narrative
Alexia Putellas' motivation and team unity
The contagious drive of the new signings
Ellen White's excitement for the league's growth
Putellas on winning her third Ballon d'Or
The surprise of not knowing the winner in advance
Delivering an unscripted speech in English
Sharing the trophy with teammates and looking ahead
Outro: Women's Football Weekly promotion
Sponsor: In Our Time podcast clips
Sponsor: In Our Time and closing banter
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