Frank Lampard’s Coventry City revival: Can he guide them back to the Premier League?
Frank Lampard's managerial journey has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
After a challenging interim spell at Chelsea, where he faced significant squad issues and a lack of motivation among players, Lampard took the reins at Coventry City in November 2024.
Premier League betting tips: Trust in Declan Rice, and brace yourself for a Manchester Derby short on fireworks
The Premier League rolls on, and after a midweek dose of chaos (with Chelsea vs Spurs still to come Thursday night), it’s time to see where the value lies this weekend.
Sports News Blitz’s Bookie Basher is back with more tips - because let’s face it, we could all use a win.
Championship news: West Brom vs Sunderland – Five key battles and score prediction
Tony Mowbray’s West Brom welcome fellow Championship play-off chasers Sunderland to The Hawthorns for a mouth-watering showdown in the early kick-off on Saturday.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Liam Caffry takes a look at the two managers as well as some key battles to be fought on the pitch before offering a prediction on the scoreline.
Man Utd news: Anthony Elanga strike sees Nottingham Forest edge out Red Devils
Manchester United were edged out 1-0 by an industrious Nottingham Forest side at the City Ground on Tuesday night.
Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore reports on yet another loss for the Red Devils.
Liverpool vs Everton analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
The Merseyside derby is back at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Liverpool losing only one of their last 24 league derbies at Anfield.
This game is the 246th meeting between the two clubs in all competitions, the most played fixture in English football history.
The rescheduled derby earlier in the season was one of the matches of the season, resulting in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Liverpool enter the match 12 points clear at the top whereas Everton are unbeaten in nine league games.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen looks at five key battles which will decide the outcome of the derby, including a look at the managerial head to head showdown.
Newcastle vs Brentford analysis: Five key battles and score prediction
Newcastle United return to action for the first time since that historic Carabao Cup final victory two and a half weeks ago as they face Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
First-choice left-back Lewis Hall and fellow defender Sven Botman are still missing through injury, while star winger Anthony Gordon will have to watch from the sidelines again as he serves the last of his three-match suspension.
Brentford come into the game unbeaten in their last five Premier League away matches and the Bees will be looking to move within three points of the European places.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson assesses the five key battles on the pitch that could be decisive of victory at St James’ Park.
Premier League analysis: Chelsea vs Tottenham - Five key battles and score prediction
Chelsea welcome London rivals Tottenham to Stamford Bridge on Thursday, April 3, in the latest meeting of this fierce rivalry.
Enzo Maresca’s side will be looking to pick up three valuable points in their hunt for Champions League qualification.
Tottenham, however, who currently sit in 14th, will be playing for London bragging rights with any chance of European qualification looking very unlikely.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which could prove decisive in the match.
FA Cup news: Aston Villa beat Preston North End to seal trip to Wembley
After comprehensively beating hosts Preston North End 3-0 in the FA Cup on Sunday, Aston Villa will play fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace in the semi-finals at Wembley.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reports on the game and examines what it means for Villa going forward.
Championship news: Leeds Utd capitulate at home to Swansea City to surrender top spot
Leeds United dropped more valuable points in the Championship promotion race thanks to a disappointing 2-2 draw with Swansea City at Elland Road on Saturday.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher reports on another underwhelming showing from the struggling Whites.
Liverpool news: Trent Alexander-Arnold’s top five moments in a Liverpool shirt
Reports over the past week suggest that Liverpool’s local hero, Trent Alexander-Arnold, is set to leave his boyhood club to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
As fans debate whether or not Trent’s legacy will be tarnished by the potential switch, Sports News Blitz writer and Liverpool fan Jack Burgess remembers his top five moments in a red shirt.
Championship news: Leeds Utd vs Swansea City – Five key battles and score prediction
Following the conclusion of the final international break of the Championship season, we find ourselves jumping right back into the thick of the action.
Table-topping Leeds United are looking to regain their previous blistering form following a period of poor results, while Swansea City will want to put as much distance as possible between themselves and the dangers of the relegation battle.
Sports News Blitz writer Samuel Leasley considers five key battles to anticipate at Elland Road and offers a score prediction.
Championship betting tips: Leeds to bounce back, Blackburn’s struggles to continue
It feels like a lifetime has passed since we had Championship football on our screens, but that wait is finally over as the dreaded international break recedes into memory.
We have well and truly entered clutch time in the league season and focus now shifts to who will rise to the occasion and who will falter at the final hurdle.
Ahead of the weekend’s action, Sports News Blitz Championship tipster Ethan Pitts has selected four tips to help you cash in with the bookies.
Chelsea’s relentless pursuit: Closing in on a sixth consecutive WSL title with the quadruple still in sight
Chelsea’s relentless dominance in the Women’s Super League has them on track to clinch a sixth consecutive title.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Claudia Jones breaks down Chelsea’s latest victory and how Erin Cuthbert’s injury-time heroics against Manchester City kept the Blues firmly in control of the title race.
FA Cup quarter-finals betting tips: Forest fancy another feast against Brighton and Pep’s Man City look to avoid another Cherries slip-up
The scars of Cheltenham have just about healed, and after 12/5, 18/5 and 4/1 winners last time out - which included Newcastle to stun Liverpool and win the Carabao Cup – we are f***ing back and ready to wage war on the Camel Coats again this weekend as the FA Cup reaches the quarter-final stage.
Before we kick on, though, what was that international break about? Jordan Henderson being in the England squad over Morgan Gibbs-White in 2025 is criminal.
Tuchel has been at the Bitburger Pils again, hasn’t he?
Right then, here’s your weekly fix of the Bookie Basher’s Sports News Blitz betting tips.
FA Cup news: Preston North End vs Aston Villa – Five key battles and score prediction
Championship outfit Preston North End host Premier League heavyweights Aston Villa in an FA Cup quarter-final this weekend, with a trip to famous Wembley in the offing.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Hannen takes a look at five key battles across the pitch that could prove decisive at Deepdale Stadium.
England news: What Thomas Tuchel’s first two games have told us about the squad
The first international break of the Thomas Tuchel reign has been a successful one for England, beating Albania and Latvia to begin their World Cup Qualifying campaign.
Despite still being in the early stages of the Tuchel era, there are plenty of talking points about the squad selection going forward, with some players exceeding expectations.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson has identified five of the key areas of discussion following the German’s first two games in charge of the Three Lions.
FA Cup analysis: Bournemouth vs Man City - Five key battles and score prediction
High-flying Bournemouth welcome Manchester City to the Vitality Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday, March 30 (4.30pm kick-off).
The Cherries will be looking to progress to the club’s first-ever FA Cup semi-final, while Pep Guardiola’s side will be hoping to salvage what has been a disappointing season by reaching the semi-finals of the famous competition.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Tom Nichols takes a look at five battles which will prove decisive in the match.
Leeds Utd news: Daniel Farke’s dilemma – Should Junior Firpo stay or go?
From looking like one of the worst signings in the club’s recent history to earning cult hero status, Junior Firpo’s journey at Leeds United has been nothing short of remarkable.
Now, with players such as Jayden Bogle making a long-term case for his position, it is do or die for the Dominican and a tough decision on his future at the club awaits.
Sports News Blitz writer Niall Togher weighs up the pros and cons of keeping Firpo at Leeds.
Liverpool news: ‘Proud’ Andy Robertson ready to fight for left-back spot at Anfield
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is ready to fight for his first-team place at Anfield amid rumours manager Arne Slot wants to sign a new left-back this summer.
Robertson, 31, has been a mainstay for the Reds in defence since moving to Merseyside for £8million in July 2017.
The marauding left-back has also been a regular fixture in many Fantasy Football managers’ teams as he provides a threat from set-pieces and attacking forays down the left flank…
England analysis: Thomas Tuchel tactical overview and predicted line-up vs Albania
The first international break of 2025 comes with excitement for England fans as new manager Thomas Tuchel takes the team for the first time.
England’s World Cup Qualifying campaign begins on Friday night when the Three Lions take on Albania at Wembley.
The team then have a short turnaround for the next game, facing Latvia on Monday also at Wembley - so Tuchel will have to utilise his whole squad over the international break.
Even though predicting the first XI Tuchel will pick, Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson has given it his best shot.