Hannah O'Kane

Waz we robbed?

With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.

Not every team can win every tournament - women’s football won’t get that far beyond the big nations if that’s what’s required. (been interesting to watch how defeat in the 2022 final seemingly did more for attention to Germany women than their 8 Euros wins, almost as if there is more to the story)

We are playing a repurposed defensive midfielder at centre back (Minge) who still tends to play in midfield for her club… couple of injuries too, notably Schulze Solano (co-produced with Spain). Hendrich who steadied the ship a bit tonight also isn’t getting any younger! Very thin on defenders.

This would be a statement of intent #AWFC

Stina Blackstenius one of those wearing that shirt, who recently scored the winner for Arsenal in the UWCL final of course.

Just a pity some of her teammates weren’t on the same level to give her an assist or two! POTM for me

Klara Bühl vs Poland | #WEURO2025

Bühl was absolutely relentless all game. She kept running at the fullback and attacking the box consistently, making penetrative runs and creating chances with her crossing

11 progressive carries (most)
6 chances created (most)

Big stage Bühl

Fell in love with a loan player… and it worked out

I will never have my fill! Great video

Drosophila Genetic Database The Drosophila Genetic Database, FlyBase, is on the brink of collapse due to the sudden termination of the FlyBase NIH grant, which includes salaries for 5 literature curators based at the University ...

This vital resource @flybase.bsky.social is in acute peril: its funding blocked by the vindictiveness of Trump. Emergency funds needed *now*, pending longer term solutions. Personal donations from Europe can be made here (UK taxpayers can gift-aid); other routes also possible. US appeal to follow.

AWFC making it to ArtButMakeItSports! Prolonging my delight

Another Storm, by Lee Krasner, 1963, 📸 by Adam Davy

Finally - happy birthday and a big thank you! As a relatively new convert to AWFC (one of those post-Euros fans) you’ve helped me connect with the team. Watched the post-match press conference and it was lovely to see you called on first; glad the club also had a party in your honour today!

Can you give any more insight into prep for the match? Interesting to hear Beth & Kim talk afterwards about the starting 11 playing against pretend-Barcelona and trying things that didn’t work before hitting on a winning formula; and Renee about using the two weeks before the match to her advantage.

How iconic was Renee for managing the final dressed in T-shirt and shorts (teenage boy/PE teacher vibes)

Image of Jürgen Klopp and a quote: “I love women’s football. It is outstanding!”

I mean this one - the victors coming all the way from qualifiers, through a 5-2 defeat in the first group match, change of manager, epic comebacks in the quarter and semi finals, to beat a team labelled the best in the world who had en route demolished almost everyone in their path

Leah Williamson vs Barcelona | UWCL Final 24-25

One of the best performance from a CB I have seen all season.

Not one unsuccessful defensive action, 14 clearances, main outlet to play it forward directly. WOW.

CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE

#UWCL

STIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNAAAA
#UWCL

This is cool to learn 👇

Great for Everton to be able to play in a proper stadium (I won’t miss the single camera and the hand of god wiping the lens at Wolton Hall Park whenever it rained) - that is also one with a significant role in the history of English women’s football.

Emily in a blue and white football kit, hair in a plait playing with a football.

Statement off Emily’s Instagram account.

When your kids heart is completely broken and there is nothing you can do 😞.

Super Mario 💃🏻

😬😬😬

I think we would all prefer to re-listen to the last one rather than get a new one on this occasion

She plays for Jamaica internationally.

Filled out the survey but no option for BlueSky on the social media question 😢

Saw this from the other end of the stadium - after less than a minute on the pitch 😮‍💨 😮‍💨

Lucky that this double header is vs Belgium and not Spain…

Key Chelsea players off as well with James & Bright.