England's Lionesses are European champions and famous the world over, but other women footballers all across England are fighting a different battle. From training pitches to home stadia, from sponsorship to electricity bills, they want to be treated as footballers, not second-class citizens. This is the story of the season after the summer before.
From the author of Unsuitable for Females, shortlisted for The Sunday Times Football Book of the Year 2023 With the triumph of England's Lionesses at Euro 2022, the women's game has been in the spotlight like never before, enjoying unprecedented media attention. But this is the result of decades of struggle to get women's football - banned by the English FA for fifty years - on a more equal footing to its male counterpart. And while the current professional players are starting to reap the rewards of their success on the pitch, their personal journeys have often involved fighting against the odds, and they are still at a disadvantage in many areas, including access to medical treatment, playing facilities and salaries. So that a new generation of girls getting involved in football all over the world don't face the same obstacles as their predecessors, football journalist Carrie Dunn shines a light on the evolution of women's football and the gender gaps that still persist - on issues such as injuries, sportswear, period taboos and diversity. Packed with practical advice and first-hand accounts from leading female players, Woman Upis an inspirational, informative and entertaining account of women's football's painful past and its exciting future.
This book tells the story of women's football in England since its 19th- century inception through pen portraits of its trailblazers. Find out about the women who broke barriers and set records - the legends of the game who built the foundations of the stage upon which today's stars flourish.
While England's Lionesses headed to France for the 2019 Women's World Cup as superstars in search of silverware, FA upheavals back home were moving the goalposts for the newly all-pro elite teams, for part-timers and amateurs alike. Is women's football in England actually growing from top to bottom - or is it just another slick PR campaign?
Millions watched during the 2015 Women's World Cup as England's Lionesses captured the bronze medal as well as the hearts of a nation. Carrie Dunn follows some of the most famous - and not so famous - female footballers in the country over the course of the year after the amazing campaign in Canada, and looks ahead to the game's future.
Focusing on the vibrant culture of women's football, this book explores the experiences of fans who traveled to Canada for the 2015 Women's World Cup. It delves into how these supporters became passionate about their teams, highlighting the rapid growth of women's football as a participation sport in the UK and globally. Through personal stories and insights, it captures the excitement and community that surrounds this pivotal tournament in women's sports history.
A fun look at the thriving UK professional wrestling scene, and how it's reviving itself for a smart, sceptical 21st-century audience. Carrie Dunn talks to some of Britain's top wrestlers, as well as promoters and fans. She finds out what really happens behind the scenes at shows and training schools, about turf wars and dreams of mainstream fame.