Gem Russan

Gem Russan

Sports Journalist · 27 articles

Amateur Journalist Gem is a contributory writer for Read WSL. She is a fan of both England and Sunderland Ladies and runs two Facebook fan pages for the Lady Black Cats.

Everton travel to Reading in title contender clash
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Everton travel to Reading in title contender clash

Despite being the league’s leading goalscorers, Reading have let a three point gap appear between themselves and title rivals Doncaster Rovers Belles, after dropping points against Yeovil and Oxford.

The Royals will look to bounce back against Everton who also have promotion aspirations of their own and are currently unbeaten in the WSL 2.

Sunderland look to make amends for defeat at Arsenal
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Sunderland look to make amends for defeat at Arsenal

Notts County host Sunderland in the WSL’s mid-week fixture on Wednesday night.

The Pies earned their first three points of the season last time out when they defeated bottom of the table Bristol Academy 5-2, while Sunderland were comfortably beaten 4-1 by Arsenal.

Bristol appoint Willie Kirk as head coach
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Bristol appoint Willie Kirk as head coach

Bristol Academy parted company with Dave Edmondson last week following a disastrous start to the season and numerous heavy defeats.

The Vixen’s today announced Willie Kirk would join the club from the Scottish FA’s National Performance Centre for women’s football.

Arsenal keep pace with leaders after win over Sunderland
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Arsenal keep pace with leaders after win over Sunderland

Sunderland looked to continue their excellent start to life in the WSL 1 by taking points off league heavyweights Arsenal but Abby Holmes’ second-half dismissal saw the Gunners go on a goal scoring spree putting four past the side from the North East.

County put 5 past Bristol who still remain without a point
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County put 5 past Bristol who still remain without a point

Bristol Academy stay rooted to the bottom of the table after conceding 5 against Notts County.

The Vixens looked to fight back from a 3-0 deficit at half-time and scored two goals in quick succession in the second half, but couldn’t maintain momentum and succumbed to another damaging defeat.

Surprise package Sunderland make long trip to Arsenal
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Surprise package Sunderland make long trip to Arsenal

One point separates Arsenal and Sunderland who meet on Sunday in a clash between second and third in the WSL 1.

Arsenal have won two and drawn one so far this season whereas Sunderland also have two wins but were narrowly defeated by Manchester City earlier in the campaign.

Everton hope to stay in title hunt with points at Watford
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Everton hope to stay in title hunt with points at Watford

Bottom of the table Watford host Everton on Sunday in the WSL 2 with the Merseyside outfit hoping to keep pace with the league’s front runners after drawing last time out.

Everton were relegated from WSL 1 last season and hope to bounce straight back in to the top tier.