Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall for the latest episode of Paws in Play as they head out for a walk with Aston Villa and Scotland winger Kirsty Hanson, joined by her dog, Hugo.

In this episode, Kirsty opens up about mental health in football, sharing her experiences as a professional player and the importance of honest conversations within the game.

Paws in Play is a series dedicated to exploring mental health across the footballing world — from players and managers to those working behind the scenes. Each episode sees Sophie and Rachel take a walk with their guest (and their four-legged friend) to have open, meaningful conversations that deserve to happen more often.

If you need support or would like to speak to someone about any of the topics raised in this series, please visit https://www.mind.org.uk/

Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall as thy look back at the final WSL weekend of 2025 and what a cracker it was. They give a school report for each team and run through the fixtures for the 4th round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup.

Please excuse Sophie's coughing and sniffing, Rachel really hopes she's cut them all out.

In this episode, Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall break down a huge weekend of action in the Barclays Women’s Super League. Chelsea’s long unbeaten run finally comes to an end while Manchester City extend their lead at the top with another strong performance.

Tune in as they discuss: • What went wrong for Chelsea and the key moments that defined their defeat • How Man City continue to build momentum in the WSL • Standout players, tactical decisions, and major talking points • What this means for the title race

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