Congratulations to our FWA Student Football Writer of the Year award winners Carly Lyes, Dylan McLaren and Keane Handley footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/fw...

The Football Writers Association’s trio of Student Football Writer of the Year awards deadline is approaching 🗳️ Female student writers can apply for the prestigious Vikki Orvice Award for Writer of the Year. Entries close on Tuesday 8 April – apply below footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/fw...

FT: England 1-0 Spain After great pressing in the first half with some nice attacking play, it was all about the defence to see that out for the Lionesses. Millie Bright an absolute colossal at the back, Hannah Hampton with some huge saves and the whole team with a giant effort.

HT | Portugal 0-1 England ⚽️ Russo England go in ahead. Have had some very good spells of possession but need to be more clinical. Perhaps should have had a penalty late in that half. #PORENG | #UWNL | #GOTBLive

In-depth look at Dave Brailsford's role at Manchester United. Away from marginal gains (b/c it's clear #MUFC need far more than marginal improvements) I actually like the "Mission 21"/"Mission 1" stuff. My doubt is whether this regime has the football expertise/vision www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...

I love talking about networking and giving practical tips for how to do it (clue - most people finds it a little artificial and that's OK). I'm hoping to see as many @womeninfootball.co.uk members as possible for what is always a fun session 👐

🎧 A big thank you to Jack Murley for having me on his Sports Show podcast to talk about Football v Homophobia, Sports Media LGBT+ and the need for more storytelling! And a bit of #pafc chat in there too 💚 Jack’s pod is so important to our community 🙏 #FvH2025 🩷⚫️ #LGBTQ #sports

A work of art from the heart.

Paddy would have the words for this. We will always know where to find him when Fulham FC and Dundee FC kick-off.

Presentation for Leah Williamson after making 250 Arsenal appearances 🔴⚪️

Graham Potter had some rare time to get his ideas across to his team this week. Joined Graham to reflect on the lesson’s he’s taken from his Chelsea exit (overcoming hurt and anger) and his ambitions for West Ham, whom he believes can reach a far higher level. #WHUBRE youtube.com/watch?v=vOJf...

Some amazing tributes here to Paddy Barclay. He was a terrific friend, a brilliant writer and a powerful ally for me as a young female in the press room, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. His support was a shield against the misogynists. I’ll miss him terribly. footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/tr...

Shocked and saddened that we’ve lost Paddy Barclay. An intelligent, knowledgable, entertaining and immensely generous man, it was a joy to read or listen to Paddy’s work; an honour to spend time with him and imbibe his deep love of the game. Another great man of football has left us far too soon.

“Patrick Barclay is one of the greatest sports writers of his or any other generation... He was an inspiration to younger journalists - including myself." SJA President Darren Lewis among those paying tribute to Paddy Barclay, who has sadly died at the age of 77. #sportsmedia #sportsjournalism

Finding the words to pay tribute to one of our finest writers, after the loss of one of our greatest friends carries an enormous weight, a weight carried beautifully by those closest to him. Paddy would be so touched.

Wrack. On the nose.

This year's North East Football Writers' Association Personality of the Year Award will be honouring Dan Burn 🫶 The award is given annually in association with the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation & goes to someone who uses their position in football to benefit the wider community. So well deserved! 🖤🤍

Who is stopping Liverpool? Wrong answers only.

Jhon Duran has completed his move to Al-Nassr. 5.5yr contract, with transfer worth €77m+add-ons. Ultimately, there were too many unknowns with Duran: consistency, application, discipline, refinement & whether he would ever settle at #AVFC. The reward outweighed the risk.

Brendan Rodgers had a tricky week with transfers, suspensions and injuries. A ridiculously deal done too, with Jota. Back in the knockouts and what a match in prospect. Over to you, Parkhead. #CelticFC

Emery came into this UCL season with the ambition to win it. In a great position now. On Rogers. I’ve talked about where he can grow and he showed that growth today. On Watkins bid from Arsenal? It’s a fantastic compliment when clubs want your players, I want Ollie. Full interview @beinsports

I interviewed Niko Kovac a few weeks ago, before Borussia Dortmund became a possibility. On Eintracht, FC Bayern, and what allows a coach to be successful. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...

Spent a very informative and inspiring evening at Hale End. Myles Lewis-Skelly's mum Marcia chatted to parents of the next generation of u9s-u11s about academy life and the issues facing families in the football development bubble. Much food for thought. #Arsenal www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...

Attention all student football writers! We launched these awards to prove there is a pathway for writers from all backgrounds. For a life less ordinary please follow in the footsteps of the magnfiicent Vikki Orvice and Hugh McIlvanney or enter our ‘Kick It Out’ unheard voices award.

Knackered Tottenham players and an appreciative away corner.

OK, here we go... #WomeninFootball members starter pack! go.bsky.app/GdMWELQ

It’s tempting to dismiss Lisa Nandy’s attack on Conservative attempts to block the independent football regulator as typical Westminster tit-for-tat. But what’s been going on with the bill is…odd. This was a Conservative idea & it was in all parties’ manifestos! 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

Hang it in the Louvre.

Dennis Bergkamp’s tribute to Denis Law.. the first player he ever knew his father to respect because .. he was named after him. A touching moment. “You could see the skill and the appreciation. I met him at the beginning of my career and it was special to meet the player I was named after’

Excellent leadership from Odegaard in programme notes. Admits he was annoyed with himself for not scoring in NLD. Team are creating chances knows they now have to go on a run like last year. Pressure distribution! #ARSAVL

RIP David Lynch. Here’s a cartoon I drew for @lwlies.com to celebrate his 75th birthday a few years ago.

I still get shudders if I hear voices rewound slowly on video. I absolutely did not hide a black and white TV under a duvet to watch Twin Peaks live on a school night. 😱 Rest well David Lynch, you beautiful genius.

🚨 It’s Deadline Day! All entries for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards must be in before midnight! 🎤🎥🎧 Last-minute inspiration needed? Look no further than our website - we’ve drafted in Laurie Palacio for some key advice for broadcasters and content creators… #SJA2024 1/3

Brentford v City the undercard? I’ll need 8 hours before I watch the City ground highlights. Watch KdB’s assist and Ake’s clearances on repeat. The team sequence and timing of Norgaard’s goal and Wissa topping Toney. Foden converting under pressure, Haaland on a mission. Frank and Pep cam

⏰ You only have 1️⃣ day left to enter the #SJA2024 British Sports Journalism Awards! 🗳️ Entries must be submitted by Wednesday 15 January, 11.59pm 👉 britishsportsjournalismawards.co.uk 💻🎤🎥📸 Categories across writing, broadcast and photography 🤞 Don’t miss your chance for recognition! #sportsmedia

Been excited to get this interview out there for a while, and I think it's a fascinating look at LGBTQ+ and religion and how they can coexist. One you don't want to miss as Pride of the Terraces kicks off for 2025

⏳ Just 2⃣ days to go until the deadline for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards! All entries must be received by 11.59pm on Wednesday. But don't panic! It's simple to submit via our dedicated website 👉 britishsportsjournalismawards.co.uk Choose your category! #SJA2024 #sportsmedia

3rd round weekend of the #FACup. If you’re a fan having to accommodate an absurd kick-off time for global tv purposes, my commiserations. What football is, was & should be is captured in my new book Football Fables, eleven original stories. Link here: tiny.cc/7jqtzz #Booksky #Footballbooks

Ethan Nwaneri misplaced just two passes across his 75 minutes on his first Premier League start for Arsenal.

4’ ET #ARSEVE

Football.

It’s December.. it could be May for the tension. Dyche literally whipping up his players in his 500th league match as a manager. Looks on course to throw the cat among the pigeons in Arsenal’s title race. Unless? 2 mins to go. #ARSEVE

Back underway. Kiwior in for Gabriel. Alvarez in for Summerville. #WHUARS

Suspect Gabriel won’t be back for second half. Explain why on beIN Sports. Alvarez also looks like he’s coming on for West Ham #ARSWHU

Merino out of West Ham match with a knee injury. Partey minor muscle injury #WHUARS #Arsenal

All of this.

Utterly shameful decision. If only we had a Mayor of London to protect traders from housing developers. One day, one day. @london.gov.uk

‘An emotional wrench’: Smithfield traders absorb news that market is to close

ICYMI (all the rest of the week’s news is below the line as ever)

United We Stand first hit the streets 35 years ago today. MUFC were 10th and dropped to 12th after the next game. Now, MUFC are 12th. Consistency.