Michael Pearlman

Cardiff

Sports Journalist at BBC

Sports journalist @BBCSportWales, wrote a couple of books, was in a film, worked on a newspaper.

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Articles

Nelson Jardim: Head coach coy on future with Newport County

1 week ago | bbc.com | Michael Pearlman

"The changes were for the club and for me as well, I have a young family and we need to assess everything. "We didn't change the plan. That conversation has to come at the end of the season, I've always felt confident with that and since the start, I have given my life to the club, 24 hours, seven days a week. "I will finish this season still doing that."The Exiles travel to MK Dons on Friday with Walsall the visitors on Easter Monday.
Omer Riza: Boss unsure of Cardiff City future after Stoke defeat

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Michael Pearlman

The Bluebirds are only a point behind resurgent Derby County, but have also seen Plymouth and Luton below them move to within two points of their tally as they look anxiously towards third tier football for the first time since 2003. Riza says he has to remain confident that the Bluebirds can pull off a late escape.
Omer Riza: Boss unsure of Cardiff City future after Stoke defeat

1 week ago | bbc.com | Michael Pearlman

The Bluebirds are only a point behind resurgent Derby County, but have also seen Plymouth and Luton below them move to within two points of their tally as they look anxiously towards third tier football for the first time since 2003. Riza says he has to remain confident that the Bluebirds can pull off a late escape.
Nations League: Wales' confidence soaring after Sweden draw - Hannah Cain

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Michael Pearlman

Media caption, Highlights: Sweden 1 - 1 WalesGoal scorer Hannah Cain says Wales' confidence is soaring ahead of their first major tournament appearance. Wales' women are heading to Euro 2025 in Switzerland this summer and after her goal gave Rhian Wilkinson's side a shock 1-1 Nations League draw in Sweden, Cain says the squad believes they can compete against anyone.
Nations League: Wales' confidence soaring after Sweden draw - Hannah Cain

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Michael Pearlman

Media caption, Highlights: Sweden 1 - 1 WalesGoal scorer Hannah Cain says Wales' confidence is soaring ahead of their first major tournament appearance. Wales' women are heading to Euro 2025 in Switzerland this summer and after her goal gave Rhian Wilkinson's side a shock 1-1 Nations League draw in Sweden, Cain says the squad believes they can compete against anyone.
Sweden v Wales: Watch, listen & follow live

2 weeks ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Michael Pearlman

Coverage: Live on BBC Two Wales, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, the BBC Sport website and app, plus live text commentaryHighlights: S4C and iPlayer, 22:00 BST and later on demand. Rhian Wilkinson says Wales' players have a "great opportunity" to stake a claim for a Euro 2025 spot as they prepare to face Sweden without a number of key personnel. Wales' Nations League campaign continues on Tuesday as they face Sweden – ranked sixth in the world – at Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg.
Sweden v Wales: Watch, listen & follow live

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Michael Pearlman

Uefa Women's Nations League: Sweden v WalesVenue: Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg Date: Tuesday, 8 April Kick-off: 18:00 BSTCoverage: Live on BBC Two Wales, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, the BBC Sport website and app, plus live text commentaryAdvertisementHighlights: S4C and iPlayer, 22:00 BST and later on demand. Rhian Wilkinson says Wales' players have a "great opportunity" to stake a claim for a Euro 2025 spot as they prepare to face Sweden without a number of key personnel.
Nations League: Wales midfielder Ceri Holland taken to hospital

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Michael Pearlman

Holland was in tears as she was stretchered off. "I saw the tackle quickly on my Ipad, to me it looked like two women fully committed to a tackle," Wilkinson added. "We will make sure we get updates as soon as possible. I am concerned, of course. "But I don't want us to be guessing. She was obviously in a lot of pain and discomfort. We don't know anything at this time.
Women's Nations League: Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson disappointed by ticket sales

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Michael Pearlman

Wilkinson has previously said Wales is "culturally behind" when it comes to supporting the women's team. And she insists she will continue to make that point with Wales men's team regularly selling out Cardiff City Stadium and with over 2,000 fans making the trip to North Macedonia to watch Craig Bellamy's side in World Cup qualifying this week.
Jade Jones: Olympic champion quits taekwondo to pursue boxing

1 month ago | bbc.com | Michael Pearlman

Image source, Rex FeaturesImage caption, Jade Jones was appointed an MBE in 2013 and an OBE in 2020Wales' double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones is switching sports and has taken up boxing. The 31-year-old says she is "dreaming big" as she intends to become a two sport world champion. Jones has been boxing for two months and is training with former professional boxer Stephen Smith in a move she thinks is unprecedented as she eyes a career in the paid ranks. "It is nerve-wracking.