Pitch to Pod is back after Christmas and Caroline Barker is joined by Jordan Nobbs and NIkita Parris to discuss winter breaks, January transfers and what's next for them in 2026?...

The pair reveal how players keep fit and stay up to date with their training plans during the Christmas period and give their opinions on the winter break potentially being scrapped as the league expands from next season. 

Back from the winter break also means we are now in the thick of the January transfer window so Keets gives some insight into what life has been like since Eder Maestre joined London City Lionesses and they also analyse Tottenham Hotspur's business so far. Finally, they look to the year ahead and reveal what goals they both look to achieve in 2026. 

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Jordan, Nikita and Caroline have a Christmas get together to reflect on 2025 and their year in football.

But, before they can make their list and check it twice, we have some breaking news for Nikita to address, the departure of London City Lionesses' Head Coach, Jocelyn Prêcheur. 

Plus, with the launch of the new Panini WSL Official Collection - featuring, for the first time, selected stickers from all clubs in WSL 2, we're playing 'swapsies' on the show.

Finally, because it's Christmas, we've a festive game to close the pod, but would you choose naughty or nice? 

We'll be back with more Pitch to Pods in the New Year, so give this show a follow wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss out. 

Thanks for being a part of Pitch to Pod in 2025!  

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Unfortunately, Nikita can't be with us this week so Caroline Barker and Jordan Nobbs are joined by Leicester and Morocco forward Rosella Ayane!

They chat all things Leicester as Rosella reveals why she made the move there after 6 years at Tottenham Hotspur and how they look to turn around a shaky start to the season. After Everton ending Chelsea's 585-day unbeaten streak, the pair also discuss why this is a good thing for the WSL and how it gives hope to lower table teams that they can topple the big clubs. Finally, Rosella opens up on why she chose Morocco has her national team and her favourite memories from the 2022 WAFCON tournament. 

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Jordan and Nikita are back alongside Caroline and it’s the start of December which means one thing… IT’S CHRISTMASSSS!

They discuss who’s in charge of the Christmas do at their clubs, their favourite box of Christmas chocolates and why Jordan wearing long sleeves and gloves is classed as ‘criminal’. The pair also answer some burning questions from the listeners and with London City Lionesses facing Brighton this weekend, we ask them what it's like to come up against and old club.

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Nikita and Jordan are back and this week we discuss hard fought derbies, nights under the lights in Europe and is there a ‘right way’ to challenge your manager?

Before getting into this week's topics, we take a quick look at the latest England squad for upcoming friendlies and Keets shows all the love for London City teammate Freya Godfrey who receives her first ever senior Lionesses call-up! 

After a goalless North London derby and a solid 3-1 win for Jordan’s Newcastle in the Tyne-Wear derby, the pair discuss how you manage emotions when it comes to big games. A loss for Manchester United and a draw for Chelsea and Arsenal at the weekend sees Manchester City go three points clear at the top of the WSL… are we seeing the teams in Europe start to fatigue? Finally, the duo debate when they think it is right to challenge a manager's decision and what is the best way to communicate with them. 

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USA Head Coach, Emma Hayes, joins Caroline on this very special, bonus episode of Pitch To Pod. The former Chelsea boss chats everything from reality shows to her mate 'Poch,' and how she's helping find the next generation of female football managers. 

Did you know that only 9% of football managers are female? Hayes wants to help change that, which is why she's teamed up with Sky Sports, Xbox and Football Manager 26 to find the next Emma Hayes with our new campaign! 

'Missing Managers' is offering women the chance to kickstart their coaching careers with fully-funded professional training. Find out how to kickstart your journey to the touchline here: www.footballmanager.com/xbox-missing-managers 

Nikita and Jordan will be back on Pitch to Pod next time, so if you don't already, give this podcast a follow so you don't miss us. 

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Cross your fingers, it's this week's Pitch to Pod!

Last weekend, Millie Bright made her 210th WSL appearance, equalling our very own Jordan Nobbs' record! So we ask her first hand... will she return to the top flight to retain her appearances title? Nikita also joined the 200 club at the weekend and sealed it off in style with a goal against Spurs. 

Following some controversial decisions in the London derby between Arsenal vs Chelsea, the pair also debate whether it's time for VAR to be introduced to the WSL. Finally, we preview Newcastle vs Sunderland as Jordan prepares to play in her first ever Tyne-Wear derby!

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Nikita and Jordan are back alongside Caroline Barker as they delve into what makes a good coach, how to train for set pieces and they are also joined by a very special mystery guest... 

The pair look back at some of the best coaches they've worked with such as Dario Vidošić, Mo Marley, Joe Montemurro and what exactly was so special about them. Corners, throw-ins, free kicks... there's so much to remember! But who better to learn from than the pro's themselves, so Keets and Jordan break down everything you need to know about set pieces. 

Finally, Jordan is in for a big surprise as she is joined by this week's mystery guest... Arsenal superstar and Irish legend...who could it quite possibly be?

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This week we're switching it up... Jordan and Keets are pitching to the pod with their suggestions on one thing they'd change about football IF they ran the game...

The pair look at how we bridge the gap between the WSL and WSL2 and how the quality of coaching across the football pyramid will help minimise the jump between the leagues. Friends of the podcast Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Sue Smith also send in their suggestions as the pair debate if we need goal-line technology in the WSL and what more can we do to lower the amount of ACL related injuries?

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Caroline Barker is joined by Jordan Nobbs and Nikita Parris as they chat all things settling in, rotating and retirement!

The pair give an update on how life’s been since joining their new clubs and embedding into their new teams. Nikita opens up on how hard it was for her when she moved to Lyon and how she looks to use her experiences moving abroad to help new players like Grace Geyoro settle in. 

Squad rotation is sometimes seen as an ‘uncomfortable’ subject and Jordan and Keets look at which players are more likely to be impacted by rotation and exactly why managers shake up squads to help with injury and form. They finish off reflecting on their England memories with Millie Bright as she announces her international retirement and analyse why Sarina will be starting Maya le Tissier in right back for England. 

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After a late win against Liverpool for London City and a late equaliser for Newcastle against Crystal Palace, Jordan and Nikita are back this week to discuss digging deep and how you come together to get the job done. As Spurs announce they will no longer be taking the knee, the pair debate whether or not it has lost its meaning over time and what else clubs need to be doing to help tackle racial abuse within football.

They finish off the episode revealing the best pranks from their time with England and also help Keets figure out the difference between expiry dates and best befores...

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Jordan and Nikita are back as this week they chat all things milestones, Women's Rugby World Cup wonders and teamwork makes the dreamwork!

Jordan welcomes Gemma Bonner to the 200 WSL appearances club as the pair discuss just how hard the milestone is to reach in the women's game. They also reflect on England's momentous Women's Rugby World Cup win and the lasting impact this will have across all women's sport. They finish off by talking all things teamwork following Europe's huge Ryder Cup victory and also who can stop Chelsea's super start to the season.

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After the tragic passing of Matt Beard at the age of 47, Casey Stoney joins Nikita Parris and Jordan Nobbs to pay tribute to a trailblazer of the women's game.

Casey reflects on her times managing alongside Matt, the impact he had on the people around him and a friendship that meant so much to her. Nikita and Jordan reminisce on their moments playing against Matt, an opposition manager you couldn't help but love. 

It’s a difficult time for everyone who loves football, so if you’ve been affected by any of the issues discussed, support can be found at www.sky.com/viewersupport.

This week, it’s a Pitch to Pod reunion as ex-City and England legend Demi Stokes joins us! She chats all things Newcastle... from why she decided to make the move there to how she persuaded Jordan to join her too! They also talk belters, screamers and worldies as they look at some of the great strikes from matchweek two of the WSL. They finish off by looking ahead as Neacstle take on title contenders Birmingham and London City look to get points on the board against Everton.

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Opening weekend done! The WSL 25/26 season has got underway and Jordan and Nikita are ready to review! They look back at London City's defeat to Arsenal and how the newly promoted club look to bounce back. The pair also pick their favourite debuts from the weekend as Olivia Smith and Ellie Carpenter make a statement. They finish off the episode by throwing it forward to next weekend, where Nikita looks to conquer her old team Manchester United and Jordan is ready for Newcastle's first home game of the season.

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Juliette Ferrington is here to tell you about a very special Sky Sports podcast, Olivia Smith: Our Crazy, which tells the story of the first million pound player in women's football.

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Nikita and Jordan are back for the 25/26 season and are getting things underway with their season preview! The pair discuss how life has been so far with their new clubs... from pre-season fixtures to team bonding tales, they give us all the insight to preparing for the season ahead! They also review some of the best summer signings and give their predictions for the WSL and WSL 2 this season.

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Pitch to Pod is back for the start of the new season and what better way to kick it off than an episode straight from the London City Lionesses media day! Caroline Barker is joined by our very own Nikita Parris alongside some big London City names from Kosovare Asllani to Poppy Pattinson and Sanni Franssi. 

They take us inside the dressing room, giving us all the exclusives on their brand new kit, how they look to conquer the WSL and who's best at cooking?!...Nikita also gives us all the insight on why she made the move this summer and what drew her to Michele Kang's project. 

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Pitch to Pod from Sky Sports is back for the new WSL season and we kick off with a very special episode where Nikita Parris takes us behind the scenes at her new club, London City Lionesses. If you don't already, give Pitch to Pod a follow wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss us and look out for this show, coming soon to your Pitch to Pod feed.  

What a tournament! England are now back-to-back European champions as they beat Spain 3-1 on penalties! Nikita can't join us this week so Jordan gives us her reaction straight after another huge history-making night for the Lionesses.

Jordan looks back on the nail biting ninety minutes then into extra time which had everyone on the edge of their seats. Then... the penalties... and we don't think Jordan has quite recovered yet! She also looks at just how inspirational this England team is and the importance of young talent.

We also go inside the England camp and hear from Lionesses Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton, Leah Williamson, Jess Carter and Lucy Bronze. 

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