13/03/2026
A great listen. No more barriers to having fun through football.
The new episode of Women’s Football Hub is out now.
Today I’m joined by Carol Bates, founder of Old Girls Play Too, whose work has helped thousands of women find confidence, fitness, friendship and joy through recreational football.
In this episode we cover:
How she created the UK’s first football sessions for older women.
Why fun, belonging and confidence matter more than sporting ability.
Evidence showing football improves bone density and supports women through perimenopause and menopause.
Inspiring stories of women who found new purpose, strength and friendships in their 50s, 60s and 70s.
How older women can take their first step into sport, even if they’ve never kicked a ball before.
Listen here: https://zurl.co/hIeFz