Gideon Brooks

United Kingdom

Sports Correspondent and Writer at Daily Express

Sports writer on north west football, cricket and a bit of sports betting.

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EFL Preview: Crunch time in Championship and Birmingham look to seal promotion

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Gideon Brooks

Image source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Scott Parker's Burnley are in pole position for promotion from the ChampionshipWith nine games in the Championship and half a dozen in League One, Tuesday could be one of the most significant midweek matchdays this season. The Championship's top three - Burnley, Sheffield United and Leeds - are all in action. Any one of those teams could finish the night at the summit.
Benson inspires stunning Quins comeback against Saracens

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Gideon Brooks

Gallagher PremiershipSaracens (12) 12Tries: McFarland, Elliott. Con: Lozowski. Harlequins (0) 23Tries: Waghorn, Porter Cons: Benson 2 Pens: Benson 3Half-time substitute Jamie Benson inspired a second-half comeback as Harlequins moved back into the Premiership's top four with a hard-fought 23-12 London derby victory against Saracens.
Premiership: Saracens 12-23 Harlequins - Jamie Benson inspires Quins comeback

1 month ago | bbc.com | Gideon Brooks

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jamie Benson played a pivotal part in Harlequins' comeback, kicking 13 pointsTries: McFarland, Elliott. Con: Lozowski. Tries: Waghorn, Porter Cons: Benson 2 Pens: Benson 3 Half-time substitute Jamie Benson inspired a second-half comeback as Harlequins moved back into the Premiership's top four with a hard-fought 23-12 London derby victory against Saracens.
Oliver Sonne: Burnley new boy hoping for FA Cup chance at Southampton

2 months ago | bbc.com | Gideon Brooks

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Oliver Sonne (right) playing for Peru against Argentina in a World Cup qualifierOliver Sonne has had no trouble settling into his new life at Burnley, moving into a city centre apartment in Manchester with his partner and with the club even arranging the safe arrival of their dog from Denmark.
Pep Guardiola hits back at José Mourinho after ‘150 charges’ dig

Dec 6, 2024 | thetimes.com | Gideon Brooks

Pep Guardiola has returned fire after José Mourinho’s dig about Manchester City allegedly cheating their way to six titles, telling him to join a “huge list” of people who want to see the club relegated. Guardiola joked this week that his six titles at City compared favourably to Mourinho’s three at Chelsea after he was compared to the Portuguese manager for gesturing with six fingers to the Anfield crowd during the 2-0 defeat by Liverpool last Sunday.
Ruben Amorim uncomfortable with Manchester United fans singing his name: ‘I don’t like my chant’

Dec 2, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Gideon Brooks

Manchester Untied are unbeaten in three games since Ruben Amorim took charge Credit: Getty Images/Robbie Jay Barratt Ruben Amorim admits he is uncomfortable with Manchester United fans giving him his own chant, insisting he does not want to take the spotlight away from the players. United fans have been quick to bestow their new manager with his own terrace tribute, with his name sung to the tune of KC & The Sunshine Band’s Give It Up. But while he says he is “honoured”, the Portuguese said...
Ruben Amorim fires Marcus Rashford warning: ‘He has to really want it’

Nov 27, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Gideon Brooks

Ruben Amorim (left) says he will try to help Rashford (right) but he must first help himself Credit: PA/Martin Rickett Ruben Amorim has challenged Marcus Rashford to rediscover the player of two seasons ago if he wants to play a major role in regenerating the club’s fortunes on the pitch. The out-of-form United striker gave Amorim’s reign the perfect start finishing a sweeping move against Ipswich after just 81 seconds at Portman Road on Sunday. Yet early promise once again gave way to a...
Ruud van Nistelrooy still in dark over his future under Rúben Amorim

Nov 6, 2024 | thetimes.com | Gideon Brooks

Ruud van Nistelrooy admits that he is still in the dark over whether there is a place for him in Rúben Amorim’s coaching structure having had no contact with the incoming Manchester United manager. The interim United manager, who has held the reins since Erik ten Hag was sacked on October 28, takes charge of his third game of four, having presided over a win and a draw, when his side take on Greek Champions PAOK Salonika in Thursday’s Europa League match at Old Trafford.
Mohamed Salah the individual for giant moments as Liverpool striker haunts Arsenal however as soon as extra

Oct 27, 2024 | business-journal.in | Gideon Brooks

So sometimes when Liverpool need him Mohammed Salah comes up clutch. Arsenal have their star boy in Bukayo Saka. Liverpool nonetheless have their star man. Just when it felt that Arsenal had weathered the second-half storm and that they could powerfully re-establish their very personal Premier League title drawback that they had been denied by a forward who delivers every season. And does so inside the mandatory video video games.
Mo Salah says 'this is my last year at the club' after helping Liverpool destroy Manchester United

Sep 1, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Gideon Brooks |Old Trafford

THE sight of United’s new midfield enforcer Manuel Ugarte on the pitch before kick-off will have filled Old Trafford with hope for the future. But the Uruguay international’s arrival looked timed a match too late after a horror show from Casemiro cost United three points against Liverpool yesterday.