Michael Beardmore

Sep 24, 2024 | bbc.com | Michael Beardmore

Mere weeks into his Leicester tenure, Steve Cooper heard his first real cat-calls – and vowed after the game he would not shy away from them. Chants of ‘Cooper, sort it out’ and ‘this is embarrassing’ punctuated the second half at the Poundland Bescot Stadium as Leicester looked prime cup-shock material. The boos at the final whistle were replaced by cheers after the penalty shootout triumph but Cooper admitted afterwards the outcome glossed over a display he termed “average at best”.

Sep 10, 2024 | bbc.com | Michael Beardmore

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Tuchel is one of a number of managers still out of work this seasonThe new football season is already a month old. And while the garden might be rosy for Manchester City, Liverpool, Brighton, Arsenal and a few others, some Premier League clubs have had far more underwhelming starts. Fans - and maybe chairmen - will already be casting glances at the market of available managers and coaches. At present, this talent pool appears to be impressively deep.

May 2, 2024 | sportinglife.com | Michael Beardmore

Football betting tips: Sky Bet League Two3pts Doncaster Rovers to be promoted at 9/4 (General)CLICK HERE to add the selection to your Sky Bet betslipSky Bet odds | Paddy Power | BetfairLeague Two play-offs winner odds (via Sky Bet)MK Dons - 5/4Doncaster 9/4Crewe - 4/1Crawley - 5/1Odds correct at 1545 BST (02/05/24)On February 11, approximately two-thirds of the Sky Bet League Two season had been played. At that time, Crawley Town sat 15th in the table and Doncaster Rovers were 20th. Yes, 20th.

Apr 25, 2024 | sportinglife.com | Michael Beardmore

Who will be automatically promoted from League One? PORTSMOUTH are already promoted as champions. Paul Warne's DERBY are in the box seat to join them in the Sky Bet Championship next season. In fact, they're not just in the box seat - they're belted in and wearing chainmail. The Rams, three points clear of third-placed BOLTON and with a goal difference superior by four, need just a point at home to already-relegated bottom side Carlisle.

Apr 21, 2024 | fullview.co.za | Michael Beardmore

By Michael Beardmore. Liverpool put a frustrating fortnight behind them to reignite their Premier League title bid with a welcome win at Fulham. Trent Alexander-Arnold, making a first league start in more than two months following a knee injury, curled a fabulous first-half free-kick into the top corner to put them ahead. Timothy Castagne steered Fulham level before the break but Ryan Gravenberch's perfectly-measured 20-yard effort flew in off the post to restore the Reds' advantage.