Podcast news: Emily Brobyn talks Man City’s title hopes and local radio
Emily Brobyn of BBC Radio Manchester was the special guest on the Sports News Blitz podcast’s seventh episode.
Emily offered her thoughts on the Premier League title race and her love for Erling Haaland.
She also discussed the strength of City’s squad and the importance of supporting local radio.
Man Utd news: Three potential replacements for Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford
Manchester United’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently held a crucial meeting with his executive team to assess the future of manager Erik ten Hag.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo has put together a list of three potential replacements for the Dutchman, focusing exclusively on managers who are currently without a job or are not serving as head coaches at their clubs.
Wrexham news: Phil Parkinson can keep the good times rolling for Red Dragons
All the team here are massive fans of Welcome to Wrexham (OK maybe not Co Founder and Notts County fan Matt Dudley).
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Mitchell takes a look at Wrexham, Phil Parkinson and their incredible story so far…(just going to pat ourselves on the back for not mentioning Deadpool or Ryan Reynolds - oh)
England v Greece analysis: Five Three Lions players looking to shine
England have two matches in their Group B Nations League campaign with a home tie against Greece on Thursday and a trip to Finland on Sunday.
There will be many looking to show what they’re made of against Greece - and Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea has picked out just five who will be keen to impress.
Premier League Team of the Week: Saka, Kovacic, Bowen and Pickford shine
Bukayo Saka’s brilliance, Mateo Kovacic’s midfield mastery, Jordan Pickford’s stunning saves, and Jonny Evans’ resilient defence headline this week’s standout performances.
Join Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo as he highlights the top performers in our Premier League Team of the Week.
Man Utd analysis: Good Evans! Jonny was the best thing about draw at Villa Park
Manchester United eased the pressure slightly on Erik ten Hag after pocketing a point from a goalless draw with Aston Villa.
A torrid 3-0 defeat to Tottenham and 3-3 draw with Porto saw the heat turn up on the Dutchman.
There was a marked improvement at Villa Park and Sports News Blitz's Robert Bore delves a little deeper into the display…
Greyton Roses take positives from opening-day defeat to All Stars at the Graveyard
To survive last season in the South African fourth tier was no mean feat for the Greyton Roses.
Heading into the new season, expectations are to improve on last term's finish, alongside continued growth of the club, explained manager Trevor Kramer.
"It's no question that this season will be more competitive if you look at the teams in the league,” he told Sports News Blitz.
Man Utd analysis: No case for the defence in poor performance v Porto
Manchester United fans are having a torrid time watching their team under Erik ten Hag - and there was more misery on Thursday night.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore picks through the carnage and gives his take.
Everton vs Newcastle United analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The pick of the action this weekend sees a fascinating clash at Goodison Park as Everton face Newcastle United in a key match at both ends of the table.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea analyses five key battles and gives a score prediction.
Sunderland vs Leeds United analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The Stadium of Light hosts one of the marquee Championship fixtures of the season as leaders Sunderland host Leeds United.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles for the Friday clash.
Free betting tips: Goodbye ‘The Greek’, Sunderland v Leeds, Liverpool, lampposts
The Bookie Basher is back but feeling in somewhat pensive mood this week
There’s a massive game in the Championship, then we get straight into Premier League shizzle, looking at the games involving Liverpool, Everton, Tottenham and misfiring Manchester United.
But first, we have some business to attend to…
Premier League Team of the Week: McNeil, Palmer and Van de Ven shine bright
Mads Hermansen’s heroics, Micky van de Ven’s electrifying display, Dwight McNeil’s game-changing performance, and Cole Palmer’s record-setting outing headline this week’s Premier League standout performances.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down the top performers in this week’s Premier League Team of the Week...
Man Utd analysis: Enough is enough…it’s time for Erik ten Hag to go
Erik ten Hag’s future as Manchester United manager is hanging by a thread after a torrid 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore, who has followed United through the good, bad and ugly years, gives his thoughts on the performance…
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The pick of the action this weekend sees Manchester United hosting Tottenham Hotspur in a crucial match for both of their top-four aspirations.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Michael Davey considers five key battles to anticipate in the crunch clash at Old Trafford.
Leeds United vs Coventry City analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Saturday brings a tasty affair in the Championship with the last two play-off final losers facing one another in a mid-afternoon clash at Elland Road.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Samuel Leasley considers the five key battles for the 3pm kick-off at Elland Road.
Premier League analysis: Five things we have learned from the first five games
The 2024/25 Premier League campaign is in full swing now as every team has played five games so far this season.
As we look ahead to Gameweek Six, Sports News Blitz’s Jon Shea discusses what we have learned from the first five Gameweeks.
Leeds United news: Three contenders vying to fill the void left by Crysencio Summerville
Crysencio Summerville tore Championship defences apart last season - then broke Leeds United fans’ hearts in the summer, leaving Elland Road for West Ham United.
The club brought in Largie Ramazani and held onto Wilfried Gnonto - but can they both replicate the goal contributions Summerville provided, or will it be someone else?
Sports News Blitz writer Harry Whitfield evaluates each of their chances this season.
Premier League Betting Tips: Newcastle to hold Man City, Duran to carry on scoring
The Bookie Basher is back and among chatting about the price of Freddos, Duran Duran and Eye of the Tiger, he has also picked out some Premier League betting tips for you.
The top-flight table is shaping up nicely after five games, with only three points separating league leaders Man City from sixth-placed Newcastle United, who happen to be locking horns at St James’ Park this weekend.
Let’s start there shall we…
Premier League Team of the Week: Maddison, Diaz, Sanchez and Jackson on song
This week’s top-flight action delivered thrills from all angles, with some of the league’s biggest names - and rising stars - stepping up.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down the top performers in this week’s Premier League Team of the Week.
Guy Mowbray tips Arsenal to win Premier League; backs Jackson to keep on scoring
Guy Mowbray thinks Arsenal will win the Premier League this season - and is backing Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson to continue his goal-scoring streak.
Match of the Day commentator Mowbray was a guest on episode 5 of the Sports News Blitz podcast, which is available on Youtube and Spotify.
And he chatted to podcast host Matt Dudley and co host Sam Herd about the battle for Premier League glory and the Golden Boot...