A Level Playing Field
A Podcast co-hosted by Scottish football journalists Alison McConnell and Cheryl Smith.
We chat all things women's football, including the latest SWPL action, as well as hot topics from across the globe.
Episodes
10 episodes
Cara Henderson: Resilience on and off the pitch I A Level Playing Field I Episode 10
This week on A Level Playing Field, we’re joined by Cara Henderson to hear her inspiring journey back from an ACL injury.Cara opens up about the mental toll of long-term injury, navigating two managerial changes, and her thoughts on the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:40
Maria McAneny: Celtic academy graduate to Scotland heroics I A Level Playing Field I Episode 9
In this episode of A Level Playing Field, Celtic and Scotland midfielder Maria McAneny sits down for an in-depth conversation about her journey through the game - from academy prospect to one of the most exciting young talents in the SWPL.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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23:01
Robert Watson: Are financial fears putting the SWPL at risk? I A Level Playing Field I Episode 8
A major talking point has rocked the SWPL this week, with reports of a potential financial crisis raising serious questions about the league’s future.In this episode of A Level Playing Field, Hamilton Accies manager Robert Watson joins u...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:09
Lauren Davidson: 92nd-Minute Title Winner, Scotland World Cup Hopes & Life at SK Brann I A Level Playing Field I Episode 7
In this episode, we’re joined by Lauren Davidson for a brilliant chat covering the biggest moments of her career so far — and what’s still to come.Lauren takes us back to that unforgettable 92nd-minute goal at Ibrox on the final day, the...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:50
Rachael Boyle: Hibs Exit Shock, Ibrox Title Party and Returning After Kids I A Level Playing Field I Episode 6
Filmed on location at the Hibernian Training Centre, this episode of A Level Playing Field features Hibs ace Rachael Boyle as our special guest.Rachael reflects on the shock of Grant Scott leaving Hibs for Celtic during the winter break,...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:13
Hugh MacDonald: Allyship, History and Heroes of the Women’s Game: A Level Playing Field I Episode 5
Episode 5 of the A Level Playing Field Podcast features a special conversation with journalism legend Hugh McDonald, who joins Alison McConnell and Cheryl Smith to reflect on a lifetime spent covering football — and the long, often difficult jo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:14
Caroline Weir: Walking the Ballon d’Or Red Carpet: A Level Playing Field I Episode 4
On this episode of A Level Playing Field, Alison McConnell and Cheryl Smith discuss an interview with Scotland and Real Madrid midfielder Caroline Weir. Caroline takes us inside her unforgettable Ballon d’Or experience, sharing wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:08
Gary Holt Pulls No Punches: The Truth About Life at Thistle: A Level Playing Field I Episode 3
In this episode, Cheryl and Alison sit down with Partick Thistle boss Gary Holt for an honest, energetic and wide-ranging conversation. From leadership and expectations to the realities of managing in the modern game, Holt brings sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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38:17
Hibs’ Double, Weir’s Class, and one wild Mary Corr tale: A Level Playing Field I Episode 2
In this episode of A Level Playing Field, we dive into a huge week across the women’s game in Scotland. We start at the Scottish Women’s Football Awards, where Hibs’ deserved double triumph took centre stage, and an unforgettable night of stori...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:32
Celtic fans stunned by shock double exit: A Level Playing Field I Episode 1
In our debut episode, Alison McConnell and Cheryl Smith look back to another huge week across the women’s game. We break down all the big talking points from the SWPL, including why Celtic still can’t get past Rangers, the shock Cel...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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23:36