Episodes
Rachel Yankey and Jen Beattie are joined by Kim Little for another episode of Three Players and a Podcast to discuss Kim’s new role as ambassador for The Second Half; a programme which offers skills, training and support to professional female footballers playing at the elite level in England and Spain. The three also share their experiences of bidding farewell to a manager after Emma Hayes’ Chelsea departure announcement. As well as discussing who they would have dreamed to have played with...
Published 11/22/23
Three players turn into six players this week as Jen, Izzy and Rach speak to the newest WSL Hall of Fame inductees and talk about their iconic celebrations, defining moments, and what it's like to be recognised as WSL legends.
Published 11/15/23
Rachel Yankey, Jen Beattie and Izzy Christiansen are back with another episode of Three Players and a Podcast, where this week they touch on adapting styles of football going between club and international teams, their favourite centre-back pairings, and what they were like as roommates on international duty!
Published 11/06/23
The three players are back with a halloween special to talk about the most feared grounds in women's football, what it takes to be a legend and whether or not you need trophies, and all things bench life!
Published 10/27/23
Jen Beattie, Rachel Yankey and Izzy Christiansen are back, talking about the importance of representation and celebration during Black History Month, the emotional return of Beth Mead and her journey back, as well as discussing their favourite footballing comebacks.
Published 10/19/23
The three players, Izzy Christiansen, Rachel Yankey and Jen Beattie are back for their second episode of the new season, where they discuss what it's like going back to their old clubs, all things kits and their worst footballing icks!
Published 10/04/23
Jen Beattie, Izzy Christiansen and Rachel Yankey go behind-the-scenes at Arsenal media day, chatting to some very special guests, talking all things pre-season and their predictions for the upcoming WSL season.
Published 09/26/23
Jen Beattie and Izzy Christiansen are back for another World Cup episode, with a very special guest, Jamaica and Tottenham's Becky Spencer. They celebrate the phenomenon that has been the Women's World Cup, what is next for the game, and of course, England's historical World Cup Final.
Published 08/18/23
We're back for a Three Players and Podcast World Cup Special! We talk about what it's like going into a major tournament, our predictions, and what can still be done to even the playing field.
Published 07/07/23
Caroline Barker is back with Izzy Christiansen, Jen Beattie and Rachel Yankey, for the final episode of Three Players and a Podcast this WSL season. This week we have a big annoucement, our very own little awards ceremony, and a celebration of just how good the WSL has been this year.
Published 05/25/23
Rachel Yankey, Jen Beattie and Izzy Christiansen are back with another exciting episode in which they discuss how they get over tough defeats, contracts lengths and why they're often not made public, and some of their best (and worst) celebrations they've done over the years.
Published 05/19/23
Jen Beattie is back alongside Izzy Christiansen and Rachel Yankey to talk all things set-piece specialists, best comebacks and game management techniques, and we quiz them on some of the classic football clichés.
Published 05/05/23
We are joined this week by special guest, footballing royalty Kelly Smith, with Izzy Christiansen and Rachel Yankey to discuss who are the best to come off the bench and change a game, as well as the prominent issue of ACL injuries in the women's game. We finish off with a Q&A with Kelly Smith and look back at her magnificent career.
Published 04/26/23
The three players are back together again for a fascinating chat about how they spend their time on international breaks, how they first got into the game and how they knew they'd made it. They also discuss how the game is progressing, but how it still has a way to go to make it accessible for all girls up and down the country.
Published 04/19/23
Izzy Christiansen, Jen Beattie and Rachel Yankey are back with another episode of Three Players and a Podcast, off the back of Jen's Champions League triumph! They talk all things Europe, the mental implications of a big injury, and pick their top leaders in the women's game.
Published 04/06/23
We're back with another episode of Three Players and a Podcast, where Izzy Christiansen, Rachel Yankey and Jen Beattie discuss the latest news in the world of women's football; interaction with fans, women's football weekend derby clashes and the all important number one.
Published 03/31/23
Jen Beattie, Rachel Yankey and Izzy Christiansen are back for another fun and gripping episode, where they reveal their inspiration from the Women's game, discuss the maternity rights brought in by the new legislation and what makes a successful coach.
Published 03/09/23
Jen Beattie, Rachel Yankey and Izzy Christiansen are back for another fun and gripping episode, where they tell-all about their pre-match rituals, discuss the fine process for deceiving a referee and what it's like to play out of position.
Published 03/01/23
The three players are back again, this time with a deeper look into the world of punditry, the aspects of the women's game that make it so special, and how can stats could be the future of footballing contract negotiations.
Published 02/09/23
The three players are back for an exclusive insight into Jen Beattie's international retirement and her incredible career with Scotland. We also unravel what happened with WSL fixtures being called off due to frozen pitches, and look at what the players have done to help the planet ahead of Green Football Weekend.
Published 02/02/23
It's another episode of Three Players and a Podcast, and this week we debate, who is the GOAT of the women's game? Are the current WSL ticket prices sustainable, and are we undervaluing the women's game? And what's it like to be in a title race, and are they getting more competitive?
Published 01/18/23
Caroline Barker leads the dream team of Izzy Christiansen, Jen Beattie and Rachel Yankey for another episode of Three Players and a Podcast. Following the return of the WSL following the Christmas break, we discuss getting back into the swing of things, as well as Leah Williamson's recent comments on the menstrual cycle, and how it affects players in the women's game. And following the headline-making moves of Bethany England and Jordan Nobbs, we look at the huge amount of support they...
Published 01/13/23
Jen, Izzy and Rach are back for a festive Christmas special, with plenty of fascinating chats on who rocks the best training gear, who buys the best advent calendar, and who wants to play on boxing day? Tune in for the last episode of 2022!
Published 12/17/22
Join us for another rollercoaster of a chat with Jen Beattie, Rachel Yankey and Izzy Christiansen, where we discuss selfies with the opposition, fame and what comes with it, and whether or not the players will be turning to a career in refereeing anytime soon!
Published 12/09/22
Caroline, Jen, Izzy and Rachel discuss all things 'Jungle Jill' after her success on I'm A Celebrity, overloading of players and the ongoing debate whether we should have separate home and away sections in the women's game.
Published 12/02/22