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HS: Barry away is always a tough place to go. We know they are going to be hard to
break down and it’s a style of play we haven’t really come across this season. We are going
to have to be quicker on the ball to get opportunities in the final third. Barry also have a
very quick counter attack, so we need to ensure our transitions are up to scratch or we risk
losing our clean sheet streak.
WSS: You have been getting closer and closer to the top teams over the last
few seasons, do you feel that the team is ready to be title contenders this time
around?
HS: I think we proved at the end of last season that we can compete with any team.
Winning the FAW Women’s Cup isn’t an easy feat. We are going into every game with
confidence.
WSS: How are you finding the standard in the league overall at the moment,
are all the matches getting a lot tougher now?
HS: The standard in the league is getting much better and I think some of the results this
season show that. Anyone is capable of beating anyone and the race for top four is going
to come down to the last few games, just as it did last season. I think last season really
showed the competitiveness in the league, with the relegation spot only being confirmed
on the last day of the season.
WSS: With Wales having their World Cup play off match coming up, is it an
exciting time for women's football in Wales right now, and do you feel there
is a lot more to come?
HS: I think football as a whole in Wales, not just Women’s football, is moving in the right
direction, with the Men’s team qualifying for the World Cup and the Women’s team having
the opportunity to do the same. I think if they were to qualify, it would massively increase
participation levels in the country, which can only be a good thing for years to come.
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Phoebe Tate during their FAWNL League Cup Determining Round tie.
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