The reigning European champions Real Madrid host Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu, in the first leg of the champions league semi-finals. The blue side of Manchester are dubbed as the bookies favourites to go through, as they have won…
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De- Gea Costs United Yet Again
David De Gea has yet again cost Manchester United in the race for the champions places, as United lose 1-0 away from home against West Ham. De Gea missed a very simple shot, which came at a very low velocity…
River Plate vs Boca Jnrs descends into chaos
By Jacob Parry This weekend’s Superclasico between River Plate and Boca Juniors was filled with late drama, as six players received red cards and an on-field brawl broke out involving stars from both teams. The game, which ended with River…
FEATURE: Inside the Silent Stadium
Covid-19 is keeping the crowds away but one group of people are determined to make sure the masses get their sports fix. Zak Hayes talks to the professionals bringing the action to the fans. The only audible sounds are the…
Back from the brink: Cristian Montano’s story
Cover photo from Port Vale press release. World Mental Health Awareness Day falls on October 10. This year, the theme is “mental health for all”, but for one footballer, regaining his health was no easy task. By William Poole“I had…
Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy joins Sports Journalism students
One day you are talking to University of Chester students, the next you are marking Brazilian superstar Cafu at Anfield. Alas, it wasn’t the lecturers playing before The Kop but former Liverpool FC defender Alan Kennedy who again took centre…
Sports Journalism students report live from Liverpool FC’s FA Youth Cup tie
First year University of Chester BA Sports Journalism students traded the classroom for the press box to cover Liverpool’s FA Youth Cup encounter with Accrington Stanley. After spending the first few months of the course honing their skills in tutor-led…
Sports Journalism student lands dream job at FC Barcelona
A Sports Journalism student from the University of Chester will be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez after landing a dream job at FC Barcelona. Sam May, from Warrington, has only recently completed his final…
WATCH: Ashton United’s vital army of volunteers
Second year Sports Journalism student Josh McAllister visited non-league Ashton United to see how they rely on work from volunteers to function effectively as a football club. The Evostik Northern Premier League side have over 30 people who willingly offer…
WATCH: Beast from the East 2, Radcliffe Borough 0
The Beast from the East caused havoc from February into March and not least for lower league football clubs who saw game after game postponed due to the elements. For second year Sports Journalism student Daniel Pryer, the poor weather…