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They came and they conquered: The female sports journalists who paved the way

They were met with resistance and challenged at every corner, but their bravery and strength has shaped an entire industry.

It’s not very often you see journalists become the story, but when Jacqui Oatley received a phone call asking her to commentate on Fulham v Blackburn for the BBC’s Match of the Day in 2007, the headlines were already written.

No woman had commentated on the broadcaster’s popular football show before and Oatley was set to become the first.

“It wasn’t very nice, it was pre
Hannah Pinnock Sports Blog •

Here’s the thing about being a woman working in the sports media…

Online abuse, being judged on your appearance and feeling unsafe at stadiums – it’s by no means a ‘glamorous job’

Live action, travelling up and down the country and across borders, interviewing the very best athletes and coaches, witnessing some of the greatest moments in sporting history – there is so much to love about being a sports journalist.

That is, of course, if you’re a man.

You’ll be met with challenges in any career, and that’s not to say men in the industry aren’t – but their pla
Hannah Pinnock Sports Blog •

The future is female: The young women looking to change the sports media industry for the better

Sport is a place for women too, it’s about time we show it.

The lure of sport is hard to resist. It’s entertaining, it’s raw and athletes put so much work, emotion and time into one moment on the biggest stage.

There are so many stories to tell, and I want to be able to tell those stories. I’m lucky enough that I feel like I can, despite being a girl in a so-called ‘man’s world.’

It hasn’t always been this way, for so many years sport felt untouchable for most women, breaking into this indust
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"We were ready to compete in the WSL." Nadine Hanssen opens up on Aston Villa’s debut season in the top flight

Aston Villa women were flying high at the top of the Championship last season. They were unbeaten in the league, promotion was set in stone and they looked very much like a club on the rise.

Then the world came to a stop.

Almost a year has passed since the UK went into its first national lockdown in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and life is still considerably far away from normality as Britain remains at home under strict social distancing guidelines. Sport up and down the country wa
Hannah Caitlin Pinnock •

Liverpool 4-3 Crystal Palace: A Match Day from the Anfield Press Box

As Saturday 19th January approached, the nerves grew and grew…

For the first time, I was going to be experiencing a Liverpool game from the press box.

Being a first year university student studying Sports Journalism, I have only witnessed matches from the press box twice before, but never in the top-flight of English football and never for the team I have supported since I was a child. This was going to be something completely new, but exciting nonetheless.

I woke up early Saturday morning to
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Phil Neville reveals why the England job is the best he’s had and the lessons he’s learned from Sir Alex Ferguson

“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 2021 UEFA Women’s Euros.

Neville took to the very pitch that lies beneath us for the last time in October 2007, as a 49th minute substitute in England’s 3-0 victory over Estonia.

The
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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 only a few weeks earlier at White Hart Lane, in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur – a match that exemplified Liverpool’s season under Paisley perfectly.

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Lebron James, Marcus Rashford and why athletes shouldn’t stick to ‘just sports’ – Park Life Sport

“We must always take side. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” – Elie Wiesel

Only a few weeks ago, AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic voiced a rather controversial opinion that sports people should avoid getting involved in politics and stick to sports.

He called out four-time NBA champion Lebron James in an interview with UEFA, saying: “He’s phenomenal, but I don’t like when people with a status speak about politics. Do what
Hannah Pinnock Sports Blog •

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 a professional footballer, it has always been my dream to write about football and cover the sport from the press box.

It was Saturday November 9 and I was about to live out that dream.

As part of my
Hannah Pinnock Sports Blog •

The Re-Build: How Prescott Hill Climb Navigated Their Way Through A Global Pandemic

When Gemma Price started her new role as General Manager of Prescott Hill Climb on February 3 earlier this year, nothing could’ve prepared her for the challenges she would face in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 24, one day after Boris Johnson had put the UK into lockdown, Gemma and her staff were in the office demonstrating a new IT system when the news came through.

Motorsport UK were suspending all permits to run competitive events until further notice and the Cheltenham venue, who
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The Warm Down: New year, same Liverpool

Liverpool's unbeaten Premier League season remains firmly in tact after a crucial win over Sheffield United at Anfield on Thursday night, overcoming their opponents 2-0.

Mohamed Salah opened the scoring on four minutes after Andy Robertson capitalised on a defensive error and broke down the left hand side.

The full-back squared it to the Egyptian in the box, who tapped it in from close range.

The Reds extended their lead deep into the second half after a good build up from Salah and Sadio Man
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It's time for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita to shine

As Liverpool announce that Fabinho is set to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks with an ankle injury, there are two players who should see this as an opportunity to become key figures in Jurgen Klopp’s midfield: Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Fabinho was substituted early in the Reds’ 1-1 draw to Napoli midweek after he appeared to fall awkwardly in a challenge.

The midfielder attempted to carry on, but was taken off shortly after for Georginio Wijnaldum.

The extent of the injury was reveale
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Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal Women: Gunners continue to impress with derby victory

Kim Little and Vivianne Miedema put themselves on the scoresheet to hand Arsenal the win on another historic day in women's football.

38,262 was the attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this afternoon, a new Women's Super League record.

The first-half may have been evenly matched, but the visitors' quality shone through second-half as they ended the game two goals to the good.

It was Arsenal who worked the first chance of the game with Miedema and Danielle van de Donk combining, Miedem
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Tanya Oxtoby insists Bristol City's defeat to Liverpool isn't season defining

Bristol City Women boss Tanya Oxtoby remained optimistic after their defeat to Liverpool on Sunday afternoon and recognised that there is still plenty of football left to be played.

The 1-0 loss means the Reds overtake Bristol City on goal difference in the Women's Super League table , with both sides now on six points.

A victory for the Robins could've edged them one step closer to safety, but Oxtoby believes there is no reason to panic just yet.

“I said before this game, it wasn’t going to
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Karen Hills on North London derby defeat and how far Spurs have come

"Come on you Spurs" echoed around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon as the crowd looked to inspire their side to a result against Arsenal.

The Lilywhites had put in a resilient yet attacking display against their North London rivals and whilst it was still 0-0 at half-time, they were head and shoulders above the Women's Super League Champions.

Which is why when Kim Little scored the Gunners' first goal on 66 minutes, Spurs fans watching on still had belief their team could get
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Phil Neville admits England have gone backwards since the World Cup

It was a historic night at Wembley as 77,768 people turned up to watch the Lionesses face Germany.

England were facing one of the best teams in the world and that showed when Alexandra Popp headed in the opener on eight minutes, to score her 53rd international goal.

Nikita Parris' missed penalty was forgotten at half-time after Ellen White slotted home the equaliser 44 minutes in.

But, England's night ended in disappointment after Klara Bühl put the visitors back ahead in the 90th minute.

No
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England 1-2 Germany: Lionesses defeated at Wembley

History was made on Saturday night as England hosted Germany in front of 77,768 spectators, a record-breaking attendance for the Lionesses.

It was Germany that opened the scoring early on, as Alexandra Popp headed home in the eighth minute.

Nikita Parris' missed penalty was soon forgotten when Ellen White equalised on the brink of half-time, but an improved display was eventually undone when Klara Buhl found the back of the net on 90 minutes.

It was a nervy start from England who were sloppy
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Tottenham 2-7 Bayern Munich: Gnabry fires four on embarrassing night for Spurs

The perfect start unravelled for Tottenham as they led for only two minutes before Joshua Kimmich stepped up with an equaliser.

Robert Lewandowski proved why he's regarded as one of the world's best on the brink of half-time as he put the visitors' 1-2 ahead.

Two second-half goals from Serge Gnabry appeared to seal it for Bayern before Kingsley Coman conceded a penalty and Harry Kane gave Spurs a lifeline from the spot.

It proved to be a mere consolation for Spurs, though, as Gnabry scored tw
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Aston Villa Women: After a summer of change, a season of belief awaits!

It has been a summer of change at Aston Villa Women as they build towards their second season in the Women’s Super League.

The Villans ended the previous campaign on a high with a 0-0 draw against Arsenal on the final day, which secured their status in the top-flight.

It was by no means an easy ride for Villa, who finished 10th last term. Just three points separated them and Bristol City – who were relegated to the FA Women’s Championship.

As the curtains closed on what was a testing debut se
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Arsenal 0-0 Aston Villa Women: Villa secure WSL football next season

A dramatic season came to a close on Sunday afternoon and it ended in celebrations for Aston Villa Women as they secured their Women’s Super League status with a 0-0 draw against Arsenal.

Villa end the season unbeaten in their last five games with five draws, but the fact they held Arsenal will no doubt feel like a win for Marcus Bignot’s side, who picked up their first point against one of the top five.

Bristol City fell to a 3-1 defeat to Brighton on the south coast, which saw them relegated
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The Run-In: Can Aston Villa Women survive the drop?

The 2020/21 season will draw to a close in a months time and it remains incredibly tight at both the top and bottom of the Women’s Super League table.

Chelsea and Manchester City are both in contention to be crowned champions with only two points separating the sides.

They are set to face each other later this month in what could be a deciding fixture in the title race.

But, at the bottom of the table, Aston Villa Women find themselves in a relegation battle alongside rivals Birmingham City,

Wolves boss Nuno Espírito Santo recalls brief spell working with Liverpool star at Rio Ave – Park Life Sport

Wolves manager Nuno Espírito Santo has discussed his personal history with Liverpool midfielder Fabinho ahead of their Premier League clash on Monday Night Football.

The Brazilian has deputised at centre-back for the majority of this season following injuries to the likes of Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip. A recent return to his natural position in midfield could be the change that Liverpool need.

“Fabinho is an amazing player, a fantastic player,” Nuno began. “I don’t know if you k

Light at end of tunnel for Gloucestershire fans: When can Cheltenham Town, Forest Green and Gloucester City welcome supporters back? – Park Life Sport

March 13, 2020, Gold Cup day, 68,500 racegoers trackside at the Cheltenham festival in what became the UK’s last major sporting event with spectators before the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a complete stop.

Now, a year on, the festival is taking place behind closed doors as the nation continues its fight against the virus and the closest fans have come to returning to sporting venues came late last year when Cheltenham Town football club welcomed a reduced number of fans to their home
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