Author: harveylawrence8

Studying Sports Journalism at BCU.

The difference in finances are evident as Arsenal Women thrash Bristol City Women.

In the Women's Super League last Sunday, Arsenal Women humiliated Bristol City Women 11-1, becoming the biggest win in the WSL ever. This result leaves The Gunners top of the league, level on points with Manchester City who are also on 21 points. The key to Arsenal's recent victory and all round excellent season so … Continue reading The difference in finances are evident as Arsenal Women thrash Bristol City Women. →

Keith Downing disappointed with UEFA’s careless approach towards racism.

England Under 20's manager Keith Downing was clear on his views on racism in the game and UEFA's careless approach towards it. Downing, 54, came for a talk with students from Birmingham City University at St. Georges Park. When asked about racism, he emphasised how disappointed he was with how little UEFA look at it. … Continue reading Keith Downing disappointed with UEFA’s careless approach towards racism. →

Aston Villa Womens vs Lewes Women; my first women’s game.

Last Sunday, Tom Hartley and I decided to take a trip to Boldmere St. Michaels where Aston Villa Women were hosting Lewes Women in the Women's Super League Championship. I was intrigued to see what a women's game was like as a match day experience and compare it to a men's match day. When we … Continue reading Aston Villa Womens vs Lewes Women; my first women’s game. →

Footballers and social media; a recipe for disaster?

Social media. A platform which allows people from all over the world to communicate with others, share their latest thoughts and find out what’s going on in the world.  But it’s not as simple as that. There is so much more to social media than what meets the eye, positively and negatively.  On one hand … Continue reading Footballers and social media; a recipe for disaster? →

beIN Sports set to launch a new XTRA channel pushing women’s sports.

Yesterday, BeIN Sports announced that they'd be launching a new channel which will be covering the majority of women's sports after the boost in popularity in recent years. BeIN sports Deputy Manager Antonio Briceno said: "we’ll also offer viewers access via major platforms and devices that emphasise the growing popularity of women’s sports, including Paris … Continue reading beIN Sports set to launch a new XTRA channel pushing women’s sports. →

Former Chelsea women’s midfielder Burgess emphasises the importance of funding in women’s football

Ex-Chelsea academy player Beth Burgess thinks the lack of money in women’s football makes it significantly hard for upcoming footballers to reach their potential.  Burgess, 20, had to make the hour and a half journey (without traffic) from Portsmouth to Chelsea three times a week when playing for the blues, two of the three times … Continue reading Former Chelsea women’s midfielder Burgess emphasises the importance of funding in women’s football →

Practice Report- Southgate press Conference.

England boss Gareth Southgate is asking for patience from England fans after a lethargic  2-1 defeat against Spain at Wembley. Southgate was clear Spain were the better team for large periods last night but was still upbeat about the performance from his side. He said: “I’ve got to give the players enormous credit because it … Continue reading Practice Report- Southgate press Conference. →

Mat Kendrick – Football Editor

Football editor Mat Kendrick today visited sports journalists at Birmingham City University to discuss his career and some of the stories and challenges he's faced in his role. Kendrick began his career by getting an English degree at Wolverhampton University. He then went on to complete a two year training apprenticeship at the Express and … Continue reading Mat Kendrick – Football Editor →