The Latest Breaking News from Lydia Bedford

‘Football saved Dad’s life’: meet the coach of the England women’s Parkinson’s team

It began with getting her dad into walking football after his diagnosis – now Gemma Darvill is taking a national team on tour to Canada

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

Why Lydia Bedford left her job in men’s football for an upstart Canadian league

After making history by coaching men’s football for Brentford, the former Leicester City boss is hoping to build a new legacy

The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2025

Leicester’s new attacking dawn set for big WSL test from Manchester City

Leicester are thriving after Willie Kirk averted relegation last season but his new possession-based system faces a stern examination

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

Brentford news: Lydia Bedford appointed men’s U18 manager in landmark moment

Bedford leaves Arsenal Women to take up senior coaching role in west London

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2023

Lydia Bedford issues emotional statement after landmark Premier League appointment

Lydia Bedford will go down in football history when she takes charge of Brentford's male Under-18 side for the first time after making the decision to leave Arsenal Women

Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2023

Brentford appoint Lydia Bedford as new men's Under-18s head coach in landmark move

Lydia Bedford will go down in football history when she takes charge of Brentford's male Under-18 side for the first time after making the decision to leave Arsenal Women

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023

Jonas Eidevall demands positive mindset as Arsenal target cup final glory

Eidevall’s side face a Chelsea outfit who have been Women’s Super League champions three times and claimed two FA Cups and two League Cups.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Arsenal complete raid for former Leicester City coach Lydia Bedford

Arsenal have made a key addition to their coaching staff as Lydia Bedford joins just months after she was sacked by Leicester City

Football London · Feb 25, 2023

Signings, title showdowns and what else to look out for as the WSL returns

Season kicks off again after winter break with World Cup spots up for grabs and Leicester targeting the great escape

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

Man Utd should be confident but not complacent against Chelsea – Marc Skinner

Women’s Super League leaders United play host to defending champions Chelsea.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022