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Under the floodlights, Newcastle United welcomed Southampton in a WSL 2 clash that carried extra significance, as Tanya Oxtoby took her place on the touchline for the very first time as head coach. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, with the home crowd eager to see how the Magpies respond to new leadership, while Southampton arrive determined to spoil the occasion. It’s a meeting of ambition and fresh beginnings, played out on a stage that feels bigger than just th

“You put your left foot forward, your right foot back, your right foot forward and your left foot back, we finally win away but then we draw at home, that’s where were currently at.” Let’s start with the positive, Saturday’s performance against Everton was brilliant. We came flying out of the blocks and at no point in that game did I ever feel uncomfortable. Of course we were 3-0 up at half time so why would I but even when it was 1-0 I had the sense of “You know what today i

Newcastle United returned from the international break with another week of inconsistency on the pitch. We followed a brilliant victory at home to Manchester City by getting beat away at Marseille on Tuesday. There is no shame in losing an away tie in the Champions League, especially against an established European side like Marseille but the frustrating part for me is the way it happened. It never sits well with me to single out one player for the result. Anthony Gordon’s fo

While Newcastle cannot qualify, this fixture is about pride and progress. Everton, despite inconsistent form, remain favourites due to their WSL pedigree. There is no doubt The Lasses will want to impress in front of the newly appointed manager in Tanya Oxtoby, who was watching on in the fancy seats as Claire Ditchburn took charge of her last game as interim manager. At the half-hour mark, Everton struck first, they were awarded a free-kick just outside the box, Yuka Momiki