<p>Bristol City’s relegation was confirmed last Sunday after defeat to Manchester City. Today, Lauren Smith joins Rachel on the pod to reflect on relegation and their WSL journey this season.</p><br><p>Lauren reveals what it’s really like to fight at the bottom of the table in the WSL, the importance of getting the backing of the board at Bristol, and her continuing ambition to promote young talent – even with their return to the Championship. Rachel also finds out how Lauren thinks the gap can be closed between the top and the bottom in the WSL – including rewarding smaller clubs’ academies when talent like Lauren Hemp move to pastures new. Join us for a fascinating discussion!</p><br><p>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/upfront_pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/upfront_pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@UpfrontPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>! Email us <a href="mailto:show@upfrontpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">show@upfrontpod.com</a>.</p><br><p>Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: <a href="https://open.acast.com/patreon.com/footballramble" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/footballramble</a>.</p><br><p>***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts&nbsp;or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

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Bristol City Head Coach Lauren Smith on relegation, rebuilding, and the WSL resource gap

MAY 2, 202432 MIN
Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

Bristol City Head Coach Lauren Smith on relegation, rebuilding, and the WSL resource gap

MAY 2, 202432 MIN

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<p>Bristol City’s relegation was confirmed last Sunday after defeat to Manchester City. Today, Lauren Smith joins Rachel on the pod to reflect on relegation and their WSL journey this season.</p><br><p>Lauren reveals what it’s really like to fight at the bottom of the table in the WSL, the importance of getting the backing of the board at Bristol, and her continuing ambition to promote young talent – even with their return to the Championship. Rachel also finds out how Lauren thinks the gap can be closed between the top and the bottom in the WSL – including rewarding smaller clubs’ academies when talent like Lauren Hemp move to pastures new. Join us for a fascinating discussion!</p><br><p>Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/upfront_pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/upfront_pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@UpfrontPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>! Email us <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>.</p><br><p>Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: <a href="https://open.acast.com/patreon.com/footballramble" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/footballramble</a>.</p><br><p>***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts&nbsp;or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>