About this episode

Flo Lloyd-Hughes and guests discuss the history and cultural significance of Doncaster Rovers Belles and the start of WAFCON 26.

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Sue Smith for a deep dive on the history of Doncaster Rovers Belles, aka Donny Belles, one of women’s football’s most culturally defining sides. We also check in on the start of WAFCON 26. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill & Sue Smith Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes

Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill, Sue Smith

Topics covered

• history of women's football
• Doncaster Rovers Belles
• WAFCON 26
• cultural impact
• soccer

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Organizations: Doncaster Rovers Belles

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