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Podcast's clumsy decision to use Lauren James' sending off as episode promotion leads to familiar frustrations for many fans

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Meera Lekhi
Apr 20, 2026
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Lauren James has suffered racist abuse throughout her career. Credit: Getty Images

Last week, women’s football podcast Daly Brightness, hosted by Chelsea’s Millie Bright and Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly, was forced to issue an apology after posting an episode with a thumbnail image of Bright’s Chelsea teammate Lauren James stepping on an opponent during the…

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