4 h. ago FA reveals stance as Women’s Super League clubs consider scrapping relegation

The FA retains a ‘golden share’ and would not support any proposals around a ‘closed’ top-flight

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62 h. ago Looming relegation vote begs question: do WSL clubs now have too much power? | Suzanne Wrack

Amid a controversial proposal to suspend relegation in the WSL, decision-makers risk putting self-interest above all elseOn Friday a shareholder meeting of the Women’s Professional Leagues Ltd took place to discuss the future of the women’s professional game. This was not unusual. The body responsible for running the Women’s Super League and Championship, owned by the clubs and having taken over from the Football Association last summer, holds quarterly meetings and each one has involved discussions on the professional women’s game in England as it enters a new phase.There was caution ahead of the first season of WPLL ownership; no immediate expansion, no swift progression to full-time referees, no big moves to adopt the other recommendations in the fan-led government review of women’s football carried out by Karen Carney, despite a widespread desire for many of them. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Geyse ‘lonely’ at Manchester United as Gotham FC enter loan talks

Forward posted on social media after win over LeicesterUnited hope to conclude transfer in the coming daysThe NWSL club Gotham FC are in advanced talks with Manchester United over the proposed loan signing of the Brazil forward Geyse. The Women’s Super League club are hoping to conclude a deal in the coming days before the start of the new NWSL season on 14 March.On Sunday Geyse described feeling “lonely” and being in agony after coming on as a late substitute in the 2-0 victory over Leicester in a post on social media. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Women’s Super League clubs will hold vote on radical plan to scrap relegation

Proposal aims to provide stability as top flight and Championship expand from 12 to 16 teams up to 2030A radical plan to scrap relegation from the Women’s Super League as part of a major expansion of the professional game is to be voted on by clubs at the end of the season.Under proposals developed by the Women’s Professional League Ltd and revealed on Thursday, relegation from the 12‑team WSL would stop from the 2026-27 season as part of a gradual plan to expand both the top flight and the second‑tier Championship to 16 teams. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago RFL warns clubs that planned coup will financially cripple the sport

Professional clubs want to oust RFL chair Simon JohnsonGoverning body says any such move would breach rulesThe Rugby Football League has warned clubs that an attempt to sideline the sport’s ­governing body and replace its chair could have ­“catastrophic financial ­consequences” after taking legal advice to stave off a planned revolt.Rugby league’s professional clubs will assemble in March to ­consider a proposal put forward by the Super League club Leigh ­Leopards and Championship side Batley ­Bulldogs, which calls for the immediate removal of Simon Johnson, after a purported loss of confidence in the direction of the governing body. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Women’s Super League to consider scrapping relegation in major revamp

Proposal for more teams in new-look top flight Championship set to be rebranded as WSL2The Women’s Super League is considering abolishing relegation as part of a radical proposal to grow the sport that will be discussed by the clubs at a meeting on Friday.The Guardian has learned that the 23 WSL and Championship clubs have been called to a strategy summit by the newly formed company that runs both competitions, Women’s Professional Leagues Ltd, who will ask them to explore a range of options to increase the profile, sustainability and profitability of women’s football. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Luke Littler celebrated at the ‘Luke Littler Stadium’ ahead of Warrington game

Littler’s favourite Super League club has named their ground after the world darts champion for the night.

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