Emma Sanders

Geneva, Manchester

Senior Women's Football Reporter at BBC Sport

Senior women’s football news reporter @bbcsport Write and talk about football a lot. ✍🏻 📺 📻 Views my own.

Articles

Ex-Liverpool boss Matt Beard on being sacked as a WSL manager

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emma Sanders

When Women's Super League managers are sacked, the clock is ticking to find another job as soon as possible. With families to look after and few opportunities for full-time jobs in the game, it's not the easiest thing to do. "If a Premier League manager loses their job, they are comfortable financially - but we are not," former Liverpool boss Matt Beard told BBC Sport. Beard, 47, was after four years in his second spell with the club.
Man City Women: What has gone wrong for WSL side this season?

1 week ago | bbc.com | Emma Sanders

Any team without Vivianne Miedema, Khadija Shaw, Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood would drop their level. City's extensive injury list, which includes those key players, has severely impacted their campaign and thrust their lack of squad depth into question.
Aston Villa head of women's football Lee Billiard set to step down

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emma Sanders

Aston Villa's head of women's football Lee Billiard is set to step down from his role at the end of the season by mutual consent. Billiard joined Villa from Bristol City in 2021 and has overseen the running of the club during their time in the Women's Super League. He has been a key leader in the team's player and management recruitment, as well as the running of day-to-day operations alongside Villa's board of directors.
Which Lionesses helped their Euro 2025 case - and who didn't?

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emma Sanders

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Teenager Michelle Agyemang is on loan from Arsenal at BrightonBBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Den Dreef StadiumEngland produced two very different performances in their double header with Belgium in the Women's Nations League - but who stood out? Time is running out before Sarina Wiegman selects her squad for Euro 2025, with England's first game against France on 5 July.
England 'want revenge for ourselves' in Belgium

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Emma Sanders

Uefa Women's Nations League: Belgium v EnglandVenue: King Power at Den Dreef Stadion, Leuven Date: Tuesday, 8 April Kick-off: 19:30 BSTCoverage: BBC Radio 5 Live extra commentary on BBC Sounds and live text coverage on the BBC Sport website and app. AdvertisementEngland want to "get revenge on ourselves" for their last visit to Belgium, as they return to Leuven in the Women's Nations League on Tuesday. Sarina Wiegman's side sit top of their group and beat Belgium 5-0 at Ashton Gate on Friday.
'We are getting closer' - England build momentum with Belgium win

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Emma Sanders

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England sit top of their Women's Nations League groupBBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Ashton GateMomentum is starting to build for the Lionesses as they edge closer to Euro 2025 and boss Sarina Wiegman admits "something is happening". An impressive display on Friday night ensured England cruised to a 5-0 victory over Belgium at Ashton Gate, oozing confidence and superiority.
'We are getting closer' - England build Euros momentum

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Emma Sanders

Momentum is starting to build for the Lionesses as they edge closer to Euro 2025 and boss Sarina Wiegman admits "something is happening". An impressive display on Friday night ensured England cruised to a 5-0 victory over Belgium at Ashton Gate, oozing confidence and superiority. AdvertisementIt sealed back-to-back wins in the Women's Nations League for the European champions after their 1-0 victory over world champions Spain in February, leaving them top of Group A3.
Andy O'Boyle: Liverpool set to appoint new managing director

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Emma Sanders

Image source, Getty ImagesBBC Sport women’s football news reporterAndy O'Boyle is set to return to Liverpool to be appointed as managing director of the women's team. He will replace Russ Fraser, who took on the role in October 2021 and oversaw Liverpool's promotion from the Women's Championship. Fraser was part of the club's board that signed off the women's team's move to the Melwood training ground and their new stadium in St Helens.
Injured Kelly to miss both England games v Belgium

2 weeks ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Emma Sanders

Winger Chloe Kelly has returned to Arsenal for treatment on a foot injury and will miss both of England's matches against Belgium in the Women's Nations League. On Thursday, Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman said Kelly and Fran Kirby would not play in Friday's fixture at Ashton Gate because of minor injuries. But the FA has revealed Kelly will now return to Arsenal to "aid her rehabilitation", and will miss Tuesday's return fixture against Belgium as well.
Injured Kelly to miss both England games v Belgium

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Emma Sanders

Winger Chloe Kelly has returned to Arsenal for treatment on a foot injury and will miss both of England's matches against Belgium in the Women's Nations League. On Thursday, Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman said Kelly and Fran Kirby would not play in Friday's fixture at Ashton Gate because of minor injuries. AdvertisementBut the FA has revealed Kelly will now return to Arsenal to "aid her rehabilitation", and will miss Tuesday's return fixture against Belgium as well.