Kenny Shiels apologises for comments about ’emotional’ women footballers
“Girls and women are more emotional than men.” Northern Ireland Women’s manager Kenny Shiels has come under fire for claiming emotions can interfere in women’s football. His comments were made following his team’s loss to England last week. He said: “In the women’s game, I’ve noticed, as I’m sure you’re aware… When a team concedes a […]
4 years ago
Outrage as ‘women in football’ ceremony celebrated by all-male panel
The event was held to mark a historic women’s match, but no female representatives were seen in the photos. An event held to celebrate women in football is receiving backlash for not having any female representatives at the ceremony. As The National reports, a plaque was presented to mark the 50th anniversary of the first […]
4 years ago
More than 2/3 of male football fans harbour misogynistic view of women’s sport, study finds
The study was based on a survey of almost 2,000 male football fans A study has found that more than two-thirds of male football fans harbour hostile, sexist or misogynistic attitudes towards women’s sport, as reported by the Guardian. Researchers from Durham University conducted a study based on a survey of almost 2,000 male football […]
4 years ago
Manchester United praised for support of pregnant goalkeeper
“We are both filled with so much love and excitement looking ahead to the coming months, as we prepare to become parents.” Manchester United appeared to be providing direct competition for goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain, earlier this month, when they signed fellow England international Mary Earps from Wolfsburg. As it turns out, United boss Casey Stoney […]
7 years ago