Life as a Wag in the transfer window

Life in football often demands constant change for those in the "Wag" community. Owen Dale, a player in the Women's Super League, recently moved from Blackpool to Portsmouth on loan, despite the couple having just bought their home in Congleton. Jessica Beaumont, Owen's partner, had never even visited Portsmouth before the transfer.

The couple had only been in their new home for one night before moving again. Jessica, who was pregnant with their son Xavier, had to quickly adapt to the uncertainty that came with Owen's loan deals. They eventually rented out their Congleton house, staying in rented accommodation ever since. Owen's career has taken him through League One, Championship spells with Blackpool and Oxford United, and now a loan spell at Plymouth Argyle.

His moves are often on deadline day, when clubs can buy, sell, and loan players. Owen, now 27, is currently a free agent, meaning he can move to another team without a transfer fee. Jessica's own career in law has been on hold during this time, and she now works in social media, posting about their experiences as a "Wag" on TikTok.

Despite the challenges, both Owen and Jessica understand the sacrifices they make for each other's careers, and they've learned to adapt to the lifestyle that comes with being a footballer's partner.