Emma Hayes has been the unofficial spokesperson for women’s football in this country for the last decade. She didn’t ask to be put in that position, but she has carried …
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Always the bridesmaid, never the bride, Bayer Leverkusen and Xabi Alonso have been a match made in heaven as they approach Bundesliga history, writes KATHRYN BATTE
by Alexanderby AlexanderMastermind, architect, legend. These are just some of the words that Bayer Leverkusen fans used to describe Xabi Alonso. Under his leadership, the club has gone from being the ‘almost …
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KATHRYN BATTE: Emma Hayes was wrong for shoving Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall and has got away lightly… there would have been intense scrutiny had the tables been turned
by Alexanderby AlexanderIt started with a knee and ended with a push. The rivalry between Emma Hayes and Jonas Eidevall has ended and we are all left wanting more. There will be …
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KATHRYN FLETT’S My TV Week: This compelling true-crime tale is bloody brilliant!
by Merryby MerryTHE COMMITTEE Tuesdays, BBC1 Evaluation: The story of convicted American fraudster Elizabeth Holmes’ tech start-up Theranos is an example of contemporary hubris very large. At an astonishing $9 billion—which is …
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KATHRYN BATTE: It’s Hannah Hampton’s time to shine as the Chelsea and Lionesses goalkeeper shakes off ‘attitude problem’ talk
by Alexanderby AlexanderAfter years of working with some of the best players in the world, it’s safe to say that Emma Hayes is a good judge of character. So when asked about …
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KATHRYN BATTE: Persistence pays off for Mohammed Kudus after nearly three months without scoring… as David Moyes hails his sublime ‘Roy of the Rovers’ solo goal against Freiburg
by Alexanderby AlexanderMohammed Kudus scored a stunning brace in West Ham’s 5-0 win on Thursday. It came after a drop in form since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. “He’s the …
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KATHRYN BATTE: Kalvin Phillips’ honesty is admirable and he is clearly trying to get back to his best… but West Ham need him and James Ward-Prowse to step up if they want to continue their European adventure
by Alexanderby AlexanderThere was energy in Kalvin Phillips in the first five minutes of West Ham’s draw against Burnley. A man who seemed to have a mission, moved through the center of …
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KATHRYN FLETT’S My TV Week:Â A compelling Covid drama (But why would anyone want to watch it now?)
by Merryby MerryAmazing ITVX Classification: ITV’s powerful and blunt three-parter about the Covid crisis was adapted from her memoir of the same name by Dr Rachel Clarke, alongside Jed (Line Of Duty) …