“We want privacy for this interview,” Phil Neville jokes with Baroness Sue Campbell as he takes his seat in one of the most eastern of Club Wembley’s luxury suites. The Director of Women’s football has just finished her interview with BCOMS students and up next is the England manager himself, ready to discuss the 2021Continue reading “Phil Neville reveals why the England job is the best he’s had and the lessons he’s learned from Sir Alex Ferguson”
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Welcome to Wembley: A Lionesses match day in the Press Box
My train pulled out of Harlesden station and Wembley came into clear view in the distance. I looked to the streets below to see young kids playing football, in the shadow of England’s most iconic sporting venue. Just as those young people may dream of one day walking out onto the Wembley pitch as aContinue reading “Welcome to Wembley: A Lionesses match day in the Press Box”
Remembering Bob Paisley’s final season in the Liverpool dug out
Bob Paisley made a rare appearance in front of fans after Liverpool had drawn 1-1 against Aston Villa on Saturday May 7 in 1983. This was his last game at Anfield after 9 successful years as manager. It was a final farewell to supporters who had watched their team secure their fourteenth league title onlyContinue reading “Remembering Bob Paisley’s final season in the Liverpool dug out”
Five Talking Points From Liverpool Women’s Crucial Victory Over Bristol City
Liverpool Women moved out of the relegation zone after overcoming Bristol City 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. A first half goal from Rachel Furness gave the Reds their first league win of the season and elevated them off the bottom of the table, moving ahead of the Robins on goal difference. Here’s what we learned fromContinue reading “Five Talking Points From Liverpool Women’s Crucial Victory Over Bristol City”
WSL Roundup: Chelsea See Off Arsenal And Liverpool Earn First Victory Of The Season
Sunday felt like a decisive day in the Women’s Super League fixture calendar with Bristol City hosting Liverpool in an all important bottom of the table clash and Arsenal facing Chelsea in a fight for the title. The results aren’t necessarily season defining, with plenty of football still left to be played, but they’re likely toContinue reading “WSL Roundup: Chelsea See Off Arsenal And Liverpool Earn First Victory Of The Season”
Women’s Ballon D’Or: The Forgotten Players
This year’s Ballon d’Or has sparked controversy and debate across the internet as fans reacted to Megan Rapinoe being crowned winner for the women’s prize on Monday night. She was closely followed by England’s Lucy Bronze and USWNT teammate, Alex Morgan. Rapinoe is undoubtedly an ambassador for the game, lifting not only herself and herContinue reading “Women’s Ballon D’Or: The Forgotten Players”
Premier League: Five Talking Points From Midweek Fixtures
Eight of the ten midweek Premier League games have taken place over the last two days, throwing up some huge results at both ends of the table. Pressure is mounting on Silva 45 minutes of madness at Anfield saw last night’s Merseyside derby become the highest-scoring since Liverpool’s 7-4 victory over their rivals in 1933.Continue reading “Premier League: Five Talking Points From Midweek Fixtures”
The 5 Best And 5 Worst Liverpool Kits Of The Premier League Era
With Liverpool’s contract with New Balance expiring in the summer, the Reds are in line to strike a new kit deal with Nike ahead of the 20/21 season. There is still the possibility of the club remaining with the Boston-based manufacturers, however, depending on the outcome of the High Court Battle. But, instead of delvingContinue reading “The 5 Best And 5 Worst Liverpool Kits Of The Premier League Era”
Craven Cottage: My Experience
In the couple of weeks where Tottenham recorded their first win at their brand new stadium and Real Madrid announced the redevelopment of the Bernabéu, I visited one of England’s most iconic and oldest grounds. Located in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and overlooking the River Thames, Craven Cottage has been home toContinue reading “Craven Cottage: My Experience”
Gavin Deane: We’re confident that we can make it four in a row
Third year Physical Education and Coaching student and fly-half for the University of Gloucestershire’s Rugby team, Gavin Deane, is set to take part in his second Varsity fixture against the University of Worcester next month. “ I played in my first Varsity game last year,” the 21-year-old said. “It was a good game, played atContinue reading “Gavin Deane: We’re confident that we can make it four in a row”