When browsing the September 2025 Archive, a curated set of posts that capture the most talked‑about football moments of that month, also known as Sep 2025 Collection, you get a snapshot of how fast the sport can shift. This period delivered a stark reminder that even a well‑priced football transfer can flop, while women’s matches kept fans glued to their screens.
One story that dominated headlines involved Rickie Lambert, the former England striker whose £3 million move from Liverpool to West Brom in 2015 was expected to boost the Hawthorns’ attack. The deal seemed logical on paper, yet Lambert barely featured, earned a hefty weekly wage, and never delivered the goals supporters craved. This case shows how a transfer’s financial logic can clash with on‑field reality, a lesson that still resonates with clubs weighing new signings.
Across the women’s game, Arsenal Women, a top side in the Women's Super League (WSL) known for attacking flair traveled to face West Ham in a clash that lit up Friday night. Broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Mix, the match also streamed via Sky’s digital platforms, giving fans multiple ways to watch live action. The encounter highlighted the growing demand for WSL coverage and the importance of flexible streaming options for modern viewers.
Both posts illustrate a broader truth: football narratives aren’t confined to the pitch. The Lambert saga connects player market value, contract terms, and performance risk—core concepts for anyone tracking transfer markets. Meanwhile, the Arsenal Women versus West Ham fixture ties together league competition, media rights, and fan engagement, showcasing how the women’s game is expanding its reach. Together, these themes prove that September 2025 was a month where business decisions and broadcast innovation intersected.
Readers diving into this archive will find detailed breakdowns of Lambert’s brief West Brom tenure, including wage figures, appearance stats, and the aftermath that sent him to Cardiff before retirement in 2017. On the women’s side, the coverage explains match timings, channel line‑ups, and streaming routes, plus a quick look at why the game mattered in the league’s mid‑season push. The posts serve as both a record of events and a guide for fans wanting to understand the why behind each headline.
As you scroll down, expect concise analyses, solid numbers, and clear takeaways that help you see past the hype. Whether you’re a rugby supporter curious about neighboring sports, a football analyst hunting data points, or just someone who enjoys a good sports story, this collection gives you the context you need before you explore each article in depth.
Rickie Lambert left Liverpool for West Brom in 2015 on a £3 million deal that looked sensible on paper. The England striker struggled for minutes, earned a hefty weekly wage and never sparked the goals fans hoped for. After a brief, quiet stint at the Hawthorns he drifted to Cardiff, scored few times and hung up his boots in 2017. The saga shows how even logical deals can go wrong.
Arsenal Women’s trip to West Ham in the WSL kicked off at 7:30pm on Friday, 12 September 2025, with live TV coverage on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Mix. Fans without traditional TV could stream through Sky’s platforms and follow live updates on BBC Sport and social media. Here’s what aired, how to watch, and why the matchup mattered.