Nicola McCarthy

2 weeks ago | au.sports.yahoo.com | Nicola McCarthy

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Gerry Armstrong says boss Ange Postecoglou should be given more time in charge after winning the club's first trophy in 17 years. Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in Thursday's Europa League final in Bilbao to secure Champions League football for next season. Armstrong, who spent five years at the club between 1975 and 1980, making 84 league appearances and scoring 10 goals, says European success should be enough to put their faith in Postecoglou.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Nicola McCarthy

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Postecoglou led Tottenham to the club's first major trophy since 2008 Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Gerry Armstrong says boss Ange Postecoglou should be given more time in charge after winning the club's first trophy in 17 years. Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in Thursday's Europa League final in Bilbao to secure Champions League football for next season.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lauren McCann |Nicola McCarthy

With GCSE exams coming up whilst she is away in camp, the teenager says she will have to continue studying during downtime in NI's preparations for games against unbeaten group leaders Poland at Seaview and third-placed Bosnia-Herzegovina in Zenica. "I've already had two exams and I have three over the camp, but I'll get it sorted and keep revising," she added.

2 weeks ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Nicola McCarthy

Signing for one of the best clubs in the world is the stuff of dreams for a 16-year-old footballer. For Abbie Smith, that is now a reality. The teenage goalkeeper, from Lisburn in Northern Ireland, signed for Women's Super League side Manchester City on a two-year scholarship deal in March - and two months later, she has been named in the Northern Ireland senior squad for the first time.

Mar 4, 2025 | bbc.com | Nicola McCarthy

Image source, Abbie SmithImage caption, Abbie Smith has signed for Manchester City on a two-year scholarshipSigning for one of the best clubs in the world is the stuff of dreams for a 16-year-old footballerFor Abbie Smith, that has now become a reality. The teenage goalkeeper, from Lisburn in Northern Ireland, has signed for WSL side Manchester City on a two-year scholarship deal.