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Abbie Murphy
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Freelance Sports Journalist | Owner of FootieFusion | Arsenal Women Enthusiast 🔴⚪️
🏆 FA Cup heartbreak for Forest 💔

Nottingham Forest Women fell 1-0 to Newcastle, with Jasmine McQuade’s second-half goal deciding a tight contest.

Catch my match report here: 👇🏻
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January 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
💥 Thrilling FA Cup action! 💥

Nottingham Forest Women triumphed over Burnley with Charlie Wellings’ extra-time goal.

In my latest match report, I break down the key moments and what this win means for Forest’s FA Cup journey.

👉 abbiechatssport.substack.com/p/wellings-str…#nffcf#nffcwc#facupup
January 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Nottingham Forest are through to the fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup and will face Newcastle on Sunday.

An extra time screamer from Charlie Wellings put the Reds ahead, progressing them through to the next round.

Let the magic commence! 🪄

#nffc #nffcw
January 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Notts County are back in action for the third time this week, hosting Swindon Town at Meadow Lane.

After a tough loss to Walsall, they’ll be looking to bounce back and secure all three points.

Check out my full match preview here 👇🏻 abbiechatssport.substack.com/p/notts-county…#ncfcf#nottscountyty
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January 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
🌳🔥 Kicking off 2025 with a big one! Nottingham Forest take on Burnley in the FA Cup, and I’ve put together everything you need to know ahead of the match.

If the Reds come out on top, they’ll set up a fourth-round away tie with Newcastle.

#nffc #nffcw

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Nottingham Forest Aim for FA Cup Glory as Burnley Visit the City Ground
Nottingham Forest Women return to Cup Action this Sunday as they host Burnley Women at the City Ground in the third round of the FA Cup.
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January 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Nottingham Forest have drawn Hashtag United in the FAWNL Cup. The tie will take place on January 26th 2025, and will be held at Hashtag United’s home ground.

#FAWNL #NFFC
December 17, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Fancy watching some excellent football?

Leyton Orient Women are making history tonight - and the tickets are free!
Leyton Orient Women are set to play at Brisbane Road for the first time this season!

✍🏻 Caitlin dives into the club’s rapid rise, their future ambitions, and the impact of playing on the big stage.

🎟 Free entry & free drink for fans.

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Leyton Orient Women Set To Take The Stage At Brisbane Road
Tuesday 17th December marks the day Leyton Orient Women are set to play a fixture at Brisbane Road, the home of the East London side, for th
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December 17, 2024 at 1:42 PM
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𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬: 𝙄 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙

🔴Her work goes under the radar
🔴How tattooing helps her OCD
🔴Developing England role
🔴Ballon d’Or omission

And more!👇🏻

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Georgia Stanway: I feel like I am not fully appreciated – work I do goes under the radar
Midfielder speaks about loving life at Bayern, her journey into tattooing, ‘disheartening’ Ballon d’Or omission and England’s need to adapt
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December 17, 2024 at 8:06 AM
I had the opportunity to sit down with Rhian and discuss the Equal FA Cup campaign, and how more people can get involved.

Watch the full interview here 👇🏻
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December 6, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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History made at Wembley! 🏟️

Last night, 78,346 fans packed the stadium for the England v USA women’s friendly - the largest crowd ever for a women’s international friendly. 🌍👏

A new milestone for women’s football! 💪⚽

#Lionesses #USWNT #WomensFootball #AttendanceRecord
December 1, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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@slaterjenny42.bsky.social latest piece highlights the devastating Israel strike that left 19-year-old Celine Haidar in critical condition - a story the mainstream media has largely ignored.

Read now and don’t let her voice go unheard.

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"They Killed Her Dream." Israel Strike Leaves Céline Haidar In Induced Coma.
Céline Haidar: The rising Lebanon national player who has been left in a coma after Israeli air strikes, but no one is talking about it.
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November 24, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Loved writing this piece!
November 23, 2024 at 10:05 AM
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In October, I spoke to Maddy Cusack’s mother and sister a year on from her death. They told me football has to change to stop this from happening again.

Any suggestion journalists don’t want to report this is simply not true.

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Maddy Cusack's family call for fix for 'broken' women's football
EXCLUSIVE: Their eldest daughter Madeleine, known as Maddy, was the vice-captain of Sheffield United Women and their first player to reach 100 appearances.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:11 PM
So incredibly moved by this documentary. I’ve written my thoughts down below.
November 20, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Founding and developing FootieFusion has been a true privilege. It has provided a platform for myself and many other writers to share our passion for the sport while shedding light on important issues often overlooked by mainstream media.

Read our latest article, crafted by Rianna, below.
As women’s football continues to grow, the sport still struggles to support players who want to balance motherhood and their careers. From a lack of official policies to the physical and emotional challenges, the game isn’t yet crafted for all women to thrive as mothers and athletes.
November 20, 2024 at 7:13 PM
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🚨Morning Round-Up!🚨

• Manchester City have announced that Lauren Hemp has undergone knee surgery.

• Ruby Mace and Laura Blindkilde Brown get their first senior call-up for England!

• Gabby George returns to the squad for the first time since November 2022!

#England #Lionesses #FootieFusion
November 19, 2024 at 11:13 AM
This is a brilliant line up - exactly what I was hoping to see! Very nice to see some of the younger lionesses get their call-ups!

Especially happy about Gabby George, she’s been brilliant since her injury return!
NEWS 🗞️ | Sarina Wiegman has named her #Lionesses squad for the final window of 2024.

Laura Blindkilde Brown + Ruby Mace get 1st call-ups while Gabby George is back + Millie Turner returns.

Niamh Charles, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Lucy Parker + Ella Toone injured. No Lotte Wubben-Moy.
November 19, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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Not every day your club inadvertently shares your photos 📸
November 18, 2024 at 8:41 PM