Elizabeth Botcherby

Manchester

Journalist at BBC Sport

Freelance sports journalist • Previously The Cricketer • Probably watching ice hockey 🌩 🐧• 🌹

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Articles

Tottenham 2-3 Aston Villa: Late heartbreak extends Spurs' poor run

4 days ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

When Jess Naz and Ella Morris struck twice in the space of five minutes to level the game at 2-2, they looked to have rescued a point – or maybe more – for Tottenham. The momentum had swung in their favour with 20 minutes to play and with top-scorer Bethany England returning from injury off the bench, the stage was set for a fairytale finish.
Women's Champions League: Can Arsenal give former boss Joe Montemurro an unhappy return with Lyon?

6 days ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Montemurro spent three and a half years as Arsenal head coach, winning two trophiesWomen's Champions League: Arsenal v LyonVenue: Emirates Stadium Date: Saturday, 19 April Kick-off: 12:30 BSTCoverage: Live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and text updates on the BBC Sport website and appFor Arsenal and Lyon, Saturday's meeting in north London will be comfortably their biggest game of the season to date.
Michele Kang giving European powerhouses Lyon a new lease of life

1 week ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby |Sophia M. Hartley

Success is synonymous with Olympique Lyonnais Feminin. Since being established in 2004, the French club have become one of the superpowers in women's football, lifting 38 trophies across the domestic and European stage. Their record in the Women's Champions League is unparalleled, winning the competition eight times in an 11-year period between 2011 and 2022.
Hampton 'a bit' ahead of Earps in England keeper battle

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

Hannah Hampton appears to be in pole position to take the number one spot for England at the 2025 Women's Euros, with head coach Sarina Wiegman saying she is "a little bit ahead" of counterpart Mary Earps. AdvertisementEarps has been a mainstay of England's success in recent years, helping the Lionesses win Euro 2022 and reach the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Hannah Hampton ahead of Mary Earps in England goalkeeper battle for Women's Euros

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Hannah Hampton has kept six clean sheets in 13 England capsHannah Hampton appears to be in pole position to take the number one spot for England at the 2025 Women's Euros, with head coach Sarina Wiegman saying she is "a little bit ahead" of counterpart Mary Earps. Earps has been a mainstay of England's success in recent years, helping the Lionesses win Euro 2022 and reach the final of the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Leicester City continue impressive home form

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

Image source, Getty ImagesLeicester headed into Sunday's meeting with Tottenham searching for a record-extending fourth home win in the WSL. Leicester haven't lost a league match on home soil since a 2-0 defeat by Manchester United on 17 November, with two draws book-ending a run of three victories. Fourteen of their 16 points during the 2024-25 campaign have come at home, placing them seventh in the table for home fixtures.
Leicester City 3-2 Brighton: Leicester heading in right direction

1 month ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

During the first 10 rounds of the 2024-25 season, Leicester City's fans had precious little to cheer about. Their side picked up just six points from a possible 30, registered one win in 10 matches, and scored a meagre three goals. At the winter break, they were teetering just one points above the relegation zone. A nail-biting second half of the season beckoned.
Jason Gillespie calls Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed 'a clown'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

Former Pakistan Test head coach Jason Gillespie has called his successor Aaqib Javed "a clown" and accused him of undermining him and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten in order to take over their roles. Gillespie's comments were in response to a social media post containing quotes from Javed, who attributed Pakistan's recent poor form to a lack of continuity around selectors and coaches. Pakistan crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage without a win.
Champions Trophy LIVE: South Africa v New Zealand, semi-final, Lahore – cricket score, radio commentary, video highlights & updates

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Elizabeth Botcherby

Starting lineupTemba Bavuma (c), CaptainHeinrich Klaasen (wk), Wicket KeeperStarting lineupTom Latham (wk), Wicket KeeperMitchell Santner (c), CaptainStarting lineupTemba Bavuma (c), CaptainHeinrich Klaasen (wk), Wicket KeeperStarting lineupTom Latham (wk), Wicket KeeperMitchell Santner (c), CaptainStart Time: 09:00Toss: New Zealand won the toss and decided to batVenue: Gaddafi Stadium, LahoreOfficials: Kumar Dharmasena, Paul Reiffel, Joel Wilson, Ranjan Madugalle, Ahsan Raza
January signings shining for Everton

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Elizabeth Botcherby

Everton endured a poor start to the 2024-25 WSL campaign, picking up just nine points (two wins, three draws) and scoring six goals in their opening 10 matches. However, since the New Year, they've won two and drawn one of their five matches and found the back of the net eight times. Following Sunday's 2-0 away win over Aston Villa, they've climbed up to eighth in the table and are 10 points clear of bottom-placed Crystal Palace.