@catmack048

Normally writing about women's football, on hiatus to kick cancer's butt. #MUWFC fan. #Amputee #sarcoma Work 👉 The Halfway Line, From The Spot, Impetus

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Started a substack about my rare-cancer experiences. There will be some serious entries and some funnier ones - I'll put a warning in the opening paragraph for any that could be too triggering. Includes lots of references to 🐕 and 🐈 and ⚽. #sarcoma open.substack.com/pub/catmac…
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Enjoyed this by @k8tmac - it echoes many of my thoughts around women's football 'media'. katiemcinerney.substack.com/…
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A day in the life of an inpatient recovery post limb amputation. 6:30am ultrasound guided blood test as I have no veins (apparently 😂) Followed by medication round #1. #cancer #amputee
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18:30 dinner of champions. I couldn't cope with hospital food another night!
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19:00 observations and more pills before staff shift changeover - say goodbye and thank you to my day nurse. 20:00-21:00 night nurse comes in for the last round of meds for the night. I am lucky enough to have IV antibiotics running for 4 hours, finishing at midnighr.
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Kathryn Batte@KathrynBatte17h
Manchester United women are everything the men are not: a team of fighters. telegraph.co.uk/football/202…

Man Utd prove mettle in gritty derby to end City’s perfect start

Elisabeth Terland scores late equaliser for Eva Olid’s team after Bunny Shaw hits opener

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Eva Olid on the difference between the Man United team thrashed by Chelsea and the side we saw v Man City: "It had to happen to now be the team we are. We need to keep improving and learning. If we have the desire and fight we had today, not a lot of things can stop us.”
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Statement result that for United: they are still part of the conversation and can compete with the best. Nice to see Griffiths and Awujo get game time - the trust in youth is showing. Not yet Olid-ball but certainly far removed from earlier in the season. #MUWFC #WSL
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United playing the scrappy underdogs and to be honest, I'm here for it as long as nobody takes it too far, easily done. Also feel United have dealt with the weather better - taking advantage of the wet surface to make the little fouls seem accidental etc. #MUWFC #WSL
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MUWSC@MUW_SC21h
Unable to be in Leigh this evening? Use @BarclaysWSL how to watch guide to find out where you can watch the game live: wslfootball.com/news/wsl/how… There will also be LIVE radio commentary available on MUTV and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra #MUWomen #MUNMCI #BarclaysWSL

How to watch the Barclays WSL— Matchweek 7 TV guide | BWSL | WSL Football

Every TV channel and streaming platform showing this weekend's Barclays WSL fixtures, listed by country.

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Don't forget the invitational tournament in China in '88, designed to see if a women's world cup would be feasible. Dominant Norway the winners of course.
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The first Women’s World Cup, in 1991, wasn't called that at the time. It was the catchy '1st FIFA World Championship for Women’s Football for the M&M’s Cup’ instead. But the USA's successful campaign, which saw them defeat tournament favourites Norway in the final, created a legacy that ensured that by the next edition in 1995, FIFA were happy to call it the World Cup. @Zonal_Marking's history of Women's World Cup finals begins in China, 35 years ago. 🔗 nytimes.com/athletic/7714692…
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Molly Bartrip taps home to give Crystal Palace the lead against Chelsea! 🔥

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I've been doing research in the decreasing visitor numbers for the Netherlands squad. Is it really that bad? #oranjevrouwen #oranjeleeuwinnen #vrouwenvoetbal fcleeuwinnen.nl/2026/10/25/b…

Bezoekcijfers OranjeLeeuwinnen: 'In 2022 schrok de KNVB van lege stadions.'

Fc Leeuwinnen Het laatste nieuws over Oranjevrouwen in buitenlandse topcompetities. Hier vind je ook de bezoekcijfers van de Oranjeleeuwinnen

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Emily Keogh@emilyskeoghOct 24
Easy to see why Arsenal were awarded a penalty with Ella Morris' arm in the air, but per the rules, if a player is hit on the hand/arm by the ball from a team-mate’s kick/header, it is not a penalty. No stipulation about height on arm placement on IFAB website
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Huge save from Kop. Feel she is somewhat underrated.
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From a neutral perspective, Arsenal are just so boring to watch. The endless passing in and around the box doesn't mount any pressure when it's sideways or backwards. #WSL
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And THAT'S why you sign Georgia STANWAY. Dropped heads is not in her vocabulary.
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