Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines are joined by West Ham captain and Matilda Katrina Gorry. Katrina gives an open and honest reflection on challenges she has faced on and off the field, including struggling with her mental health.
Ellen and Katrina talk motherhood and how that has shaped how she approaches the game and in her role as captain. Ellen also shares how she decided to have children post football and what considerations she had to think about when making that choice.
The WSL returns this weekend and Ellen and Jen give their views on moments that could define the season. Plus the team chat the WSL hall of fame latest inductees: Steph Houghton, Alex Scott, Gilly Flaherty. and Rebecca Welch.
Warning: This episode contains discussions about eating disorders. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support at: www.bbc.co.uk/actionline
Timecodes: 00:20 Intro 03:00 Defining moments so far in the WSL 09:20 Katrina Gorry 30:30 Relegation zone 32:00 WSL half of fame 35:00 FA Cup draw
BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League commentaries this week:
Wed 15 Jan 2000 Arsenal v Tottenham on 5 Live Wed 15 Jan 1930 Everton v Aston Villa on 5 Sports Extra Wed 15 Jan 1930 Leicester v Crystal Palace on BBC Sport website Wed 15 Jan 1930 Newcastle v Wolves on BBC Sport website Thu 16 Jan 2000 Man Utd v Southampton on 5 Live Thu 16 Jan 1930 Ipswich v Brighton & Hove on 5 Sports Extra Sat 18 Jan 1500 Brentford v Liverpool on 5 Live Sat 18 Jan 1730 Arsenal v Aston Villa on 5 Live Sun 19 Jan 1400 Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion on 5 Live Sun 19 Jan 1630 Ipswich Town v Manchester City on 5 Live Sun 19 Jan 1830 Manchester City v Manchester United (WSL) on 5 Sports Extra