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Welcomed a new resident home yesterday. She’s not a fan of the beds in the establishment but we’re working on that. ❤️ #AvaVikkiArmstrong
Sarah Shephard
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Sarah Shephard
@SarahShepSport
Writer @TheAthleticFC @TheAthleticBOX. Formerly @CoachesVoice, @Sportmaguk, @TimesSport. Dodgy knees, decent right hand. Author.
- "It's so fucking special" says Chloe Kelly live on BBC at 12.45pm. She's not wrong, but I suspect that's the last time she'll be given the mic!
- Interviewed many footballers over last 10yrs. Mertesacker the only one to a) choose his local pub for location b) come alone. No agent/PR 🙌🏼
- There have been many words written about Greenwood’s future, but few on how female United supporters feel and whether they’d be comfortable with him returning. I went to Old Trafford last night to speak to some of them.
- Denise Lewis will be UKA President - an excellent appointment. Someone who will 100% get sh*t done and care about the athletes while doing it.
- So many lovely tributes to Ray Wilkins today, revealing how universally he was loved and respected. This, from Joe Cole (on Instagram) got me right in the feels.
- “She told me she understood it was a joke.” Every woman in the world: 🙄I explained to @AdaStolsmo the buzz and she told me she understood it was a joke. Nevertheless my apologies to anyone who may have been offended. Most importantly congratulations to Ada
- Spoiler: He’s not retiring.
- If you watched any of the Class of 92 docs you’ll know these guys, former #SalfordCity managers @amjonno and @BernMorley84. But you won’t know the full story...👀👇🏼coachesvoice.com/salford-city-g…
- . @TheAthleticUK understands that Daniel Dubois suffered a broken orbital socket and nerve damage to his left eye during last night’s fight against Joe Joyce. The fight ended in the 10th round after Dubois took a knee and failed to beat the count #DuboisJoyce
- Re: my last RT. Lots to love in there, particularly this, from @LucyBronze’s brother. Something in my eye...❤️
- When Jeff Stelling interrupted his penultimate Soccer Saturday to talk about eating disorders, it was clear it was a subject close to his heart. I spoke to him to find out why. theathletic.com/4581116/2023/0…
- "'By 40, you’ll be in a wheelchair if you carry on’." Some believe a lifetime of pain is an acceptable consequence of a career in professional football. For those living it, the reality can hit hard.
- Spent a fascinating afternoon in Spain with Graham Potter last week (where his Östersunds side were preparing for Arsenal). Here’s what he had to say...
