Gina Bagnulo

1 week ago | sportsgazette.co.uk | Gina Bagnulo

In April 2017, 14 members of the Irish women’s national football team made their frustrations known to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). Taking matters into their own hands, players addressed the sub-par resources the team had to contend with at a press conference. Those who spoke up included the likes of current Liverpool skipper, Niamh Fahey and now-Ireland captain, Katie McCabe.

4 weeks ago | sportsgazette.co.uk | Gina Bagnulo

It was a game of highs and lows as St Mary’s women’s football claimed a 6-1 home victory against Brunel at West London Varsity. The first half saw St Mary’s have a few promising attempts on goal. The most notable of these was Ellie Nitsche’s shot on goal that would float just wide of the Brunel net. While all noble efforts, they would ultimately be in vain when the home team found themselves a point behind their opponents at halftime.

1 month ago | sportsgazette.co.uk | Gina Bagnulo

It’s crunch-time for St Mary’s sports teams as West London Varsity looms.  But for some, a “Simmies” team is not their only commitment. Someone who has mastered this balance of sport at university and club level is Brentford FC women’s Holly Hawkes. Hawkes, who plays as a forward, is an integral part of their B team. In November 2022 she scored six goals over the course of three games. Even more impressive was her role in Brentford’s 9-0 victory over Actonians in November 2023.

1 month ago | sportsgazette.co.uk | Gina Bagnulo

“A woman in a man’s world”, is the phrase that often comes to mind when talking about female professionals in sports media. However, in the case of Tom Garry, the inverse is true. Indeed, Garry is a standout journalist within the realm of women’s football. Having around fifteen years of experience under his belt, he has worked with a number of publications including The BBC, The Telegraph and currently, The Guardian.

Oct 27, 2024 | sportsgazette.co.uk | Gina Bagnulo

As the late Soccer journalist, Grant Wahl wrote in his book, The Beckham Experiment, recalling a 2005 interview with an exceptional player, “I’ve spent four good years in Madrid playing with some of the best players in the world. I’ve played in Europe for almost fifteen years at the highest level and won just about everything I possibly could.