The Bold Tackle

About The Bold Tackle

The world of football has changed. The development we have seen over the past decade is breathtaking. For a long time, professional football has been evolving far beyond a Saturday afternoon beer with the mates, willing your team on to excellence and triumph on the pitch. It unites people from the most diverse backgrounds and gives purpose to so many, but it is a hard-fought industry. A world full of glory and recognition but also one filled with disappointment and pain. A world in which financial gain often prevails over a player’s well-being and in which a good performance outweighs the mental stability of the individual. A world in which the development and growth of women’s football is breaking records everywhere we look, but yet, these athletes are still fighting for acceptance, recognition and equal opportunity every single day. What is it truly like to be a professional athlete in this environment? How do you deal with your worth so often being sought to be dependent on your performance on the pitch? In this podcast we are ready to tackle bold topics in sport, highlight the women's football industry and speak about the unspoken. If you are ready to get an insight into what really goes on behind the scenes, join us on our journey and listen in to The Bold Tackle.

Publisher

Sophie Howard & Oliver Howard

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Aug 2023

Latest episode

9 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Mar 2025

   Grassroots Football Is for Everyone—And Here’s Why It Matters

   Women’s football has come a long way, but there are still barriers to break. In this episode of 'The Bold Tackle,' we sit down with Megan Connolly, Football Development Officer for Leicestershire and Rutland FA, to discuss the push for more opportunities, the importance of role models, and why coaching isn’t just about football knowledge. Whether you’re a player, a parent, or just a fan, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss!

2. 

   28 Nov 2024

   More Than a Game: Rachel Corsie on Football, Life, and Leadership

   Aston Villa and Scotland captain Rachel Corsie shares her inspiring journey in professional women's football, revealing leadership lessons and insights on resilience that drive success.

3. 

   14 Nov 2024

   The 17 Month Comeback: The Inspiring Journey of Jane Ross

   Jane Ross shares her remarkable story — from humble beginnings on a small Scottish island to playing for top clubs and her determined fight back from a major injury. An inspiring look at passion, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

66

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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