Lydia Bedford has been announced as Brentford Under-18s head coach in a landmark appointment.

Bedford has left her position as assistant boss with Arsenal’s women team to become the first female coach to take the reins at a men’s professional side in England.

The former Leicester manager is set to work alongside Jon-Paul Pittman, who will join as assistant coach from Forest Green.

Brentford director of football Phil Giles said: “I’m really pleased that we’ve managed to attract such talented coaches as Lydia and Jon-Paul to our under-18 team for next year.

“We undertook an extensive recruitment process for these roles. Lydia and Jon-Paul were the two best candidates, and thankfully we were able to finalise their recruitment to the staff.

“I’m sure they will excel, and we all look forward to working with them through pre-season and beyond.”

Celtic defender Alistair Johnston is confident they will not be blown off course by speculation over their manager ahead of the Scottish Cup final.

Johnston admits hearing talk of Tottenham’s reported interest in Ange Postecoglou is unavoidable, but the manager and skipper Callum McGregor especially will not allow it to become a distraction.

The right-back, who has been passed fit for Saturday’s Hampden clash with Inverness, said: “Trust me, we all hear the noise. We have got Sky Sports on and it seems like every other story that’s running is that one.

“But it comes from the top down for us; Cal doesn’t let any noise in and the gaffer definitely doesn’t let any noise in. It’s just been the gaffer as I know him and I don’t think anyone was expecting anything different.

“This ship is steering straight where it needs to go right to that cup final.

“We just don’t let that kind of stuff creep into the building in terms of letting guys’ heads turn.

“That’s super important and I think that goes to show why this club has been so successful, we don’t let that kind of stuff affect players.

“You can always tell when someone’s head is turned or something is going on, they just play a little bit off, or they don’t truly feel all the way there.

“But that’s never been the case at all in my time here. Even when guys were leaving, and guys did leave in that January window, everyone was still training as hard as possible up until the day they left.

“I found that very impressive but, again, that comes from the top down. You are not allowed to have a wandering eye, because if you do you are going to get found out and this squad is so deep that you will be out of the squad as quick as that. That’s what we have here and I think that’s really special.

“I know there’s a lot of talk but we are not bothered, we are not worrying about that, we are just focused on this cup final.”

The Canada international has not felt the need for anyone inside Celtic Park to give the players any reassurances over Postecoglou’s future.

“None of it’s really needed,” he said. “We are all professionals, we understand it’s going to come with the job. When you are super successful, you are going to be linked with other things.

“We don’t feel that’s something that needs to be brought up because it’s just a distraction.

“No words need to be spoken about that. It’s simple: head down, work hard, and hope you are going to be in the squad for the cup final and have a chance to lift the trophy.”

Celtic fans are searching for clues that might mean their popular manager decides to stay in Glasgow despite the lure of the Premier League, and Johnston feels there is a real determination from Postecoglou and his players to improve in the Champions League next season.

Another title win ensured they will be in the group stage again and they are looking to improve on their two-point tally from last season.

Johnston said: “I have just gotten here. He was a big reason, just talking to him and seeing how he plays and his goals for the club, not only domestically but in the Champions League as well.

“Obviously I wasn’t here for the run this year but the guys felt they left a little on the table, the performances were strong but the results maybe weren’t. So I think everybody is excited to have another crack at it.

“We have a lot of really determined and hungry individuals who want to prove that, just because we are in Scotland, doesn’t mean we can’t compete with those massive European clubs.

“That’s really important to us and important to the manager as well.

“That’s something we are all building towards. The gaffer has been signing players with that intention. In my talk with him, it was that we want to be dominant domestically but we also want to take that next step at the international level, and that’s something we are going to be looking for next season especially.”

Lionel Messi has earned the right to do whatever he wishes with his career, but Shaka Hislop would love to see the Argentine superstar head to MLS.

Messi seems set to leave Paris Saint-Germain after the expiration of his contract.

Christophe Galtier said on Friday that Messi would be playing his last game for PSG when the Ligue 1 champions host Clermont on Saturday.

While the club subsequently told AFP that Galtier had “expressed himself incorrectly and that the match against Clermont would be Messi’s last at the Parc with PSG this season”, according to L’Equipe, it does appear to be the end of the road in Paris for the 35-year-old.

It has been reported that Barcelona are eager to take Messi back to Catalonia, and there is interest from Saudi Arabia, where Karim Benzema is seemingly headed and Cristiano Ronaldo already plays.

MLS side Inter Miami have long been credited with an interest too, however, and former Newcastle United, Portsmouth and West Ham goalkeeper Hislop – who ended his own career in the United States with FC Dallas – would be thrilled to see Messi head across the Atlantic.

“It would be incredibly huge for MLS, which continues to grow in so many ways,” Hislop told Stats Perform.

“I think it brings eyes to this league, it brings an appreciation of this league that has based a lot of its growth around bringing young and exciting South American talent to MLS.

“So to have a not-so-young but exciting South American talent in the league does wonders for it.

“I’m a huge fan of MLS, and its growth because I went to university here, so I know exactly what US Soccer was like through the late 80s and early 90s.

“So to see how it’s developed today, I think has been incredible just to witness, so I would love to see him in MLS and have had the sport get that exposure like only he can bring.”

Messi joined PSG in 2021 and has played a direct part in 66 goals (32 goals and 34 assists) since making his debut, a tally bettered only by Kylian Mbappe (106) among his team-mates in that timeframe.

Yet Messi has at times faced criticism from PSG’s fanbase, especially after he was suspended by the club for a making an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.

Hislop, though, says Messi deserves to play wherever he wants.

“I think Lionel Messi has given this game so much, and at this point, do whatever you want,” he said.

“We’ll comment and pass judgment on it but he’s given this game so much of his life. He’s given us all so much to appreciate. I’m all for Lionel Messi doing whatever he wants. I really am.”

This weekend’s FA Cup final will be the 142nd time that the world-famous sporting event has taken place. 

The competition is rich with history and there have been many memorable instances which have graced the season-ending showpiece. 

Ahead of Saturday’s clash between Manchester City and Manchester United, we look back at some unforgettable FA Cup final moments. 

Wrighty comes off the bench (1990)

Crystal Palace’s star player Ian Wright started the 1990 FA Cup final against United on the bench, having only recently recovered from a broken leg. 

With his side 2-1 down, Wright came on in the second half and equalised within three minutes. He would score again in extra-time, only for Mark Hughes to grab his second and secure a 3-3 draw.

The Red Devils won the replay five days later but Wrighty did manage to win the trophy twice after joining Arsenal.

Gerrard’s volley (2006)

In the 2006 edition, West Ham were 3-2 up in added-time and looked to be on their way to victory. That was until a clearance came to Steven Gerrard 35 yards from goal and he drilled a low volley into the net. 

The Reds went on to win via penalties thanks to Gerrard’s second incredible final in the space of a year after The Miracle of Istanbul in 2005.

The five-minute final (1979)

The 1979 FA Cup final between Arsenal and United was relatively uneventful until the last five minutes of the game with the Gunners cruising into two-goal lead. 

Gordon McQueen gave United hope in the 86th minute and then Sammy McIlroy equalised shortly afterwards. Yet the comeback was not to last long, with Alan Sunderland scoring a last-gasp winner for the Gunners. 

Owen’s brace (2001)

Arsenal were on the wrong end of a cup final comeback in 2001. Freddie Ljungberg had given them a second-half lead against Liverpool, but the Merseysiders had a match-winner in their ranks. 

Michael Owen equalised against the run of play with eight minutes remaining and with extra-time on the horizon, he outpaced Tony Adams and Lee Dixon before producing a clinical finish to win the trophy.

The Crazy Gang beat the Culture Club (1988)

Liverpool won the First Division in impressive fashion in the 1987-88 season and just had to beat lowly Wimbledon in the FA Cup final to become the first club to ever win the double twice. 

The Dons had other ideas, though, with Lawrie Sanchez giving them a first-half lead. Liverpool won a penalty after the break but Dave Beasant saved from John Aldridge to ensure his side got their hands on the trophy.

Matthews breaks his duck (1953)

The neutrals were all on Blackpool’s side in their 1953 final against Bolton with a nation hoping that a 38-year-old Stanley Matthews could finally win the FA Cup. 

Known as the Matthews final after the England international set up three goals in a thrilling 4-3 victory, it is also notable for a hat-trick from team-mate Stan Mortensen. 

Tricky Ricky (1981)

Think of an FA Cup goal and the chances are that those of a certain age will turn to Ricky Villa’s second in Tottenham’s 3-2 victory over City in the 1981 final replay. 

Voted as the Wembley Goal of the Century in 2001, the Argentine set off on a mazy dribble 30 yards out and beat four players before slotting past City’s Joe Corrigan.

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Marseille to beat Ajaccio 
Strasbourg to beat Lorient 
Real Sociedad to beat Sevilla 
Valladolid to beat Getafe 
Juventus to beat Udinese

Valladolid are battling for La Liga survival while Juventus are chasing Europa League qualification in Serie A and they are two of the selections featuring in our 19/1 fivefold accumulator.

We have selected five games from across Europe taking place this weekend to make up our accumulator.

Recommended fivefold: Marseille, Strasbourg, Real Sociedad, Valladolid and Juventus all to win at 19/1.

Saturday, 8pm

Bet 1: Back Marseille to beat Ajaccio at 1/3

Marseille have already secured third place in Ligue 1 and Champions League qualification but they should sign off a successful campaign with a 13th away victory.

They travel to relegated Ajaccio, who have failed to score in their last six games and lost their last three matches 3-0 to Lens, 5-0 to Rennes and 5-0 to champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Marseille have been ruthless against the weaker teams in the French top flight, winning eight of their nine games against the bottom five, and they should avenge October’s shock 2-1 home defeat to Ajaccio. 

Saturday, 8pm

Bet 2: Back Strasbourg to beat Lorient at 23/20

Strasbourg have eased clear of the Ligue 1 relegation zone, winning four of their last seven matches and drawing 1-1 with table-topping PSG last time out.

They can continue their strong end-of-season form with a victory at Lorient, who flew out of the traps with eight wins in their first 10 fixtures but have struggled since the World Cup break.

Sunday, 5.30pm

Bet 3: Back Real Sociedad to beat Sevilla at 7/10

Sevilla claimed their seventh Europa League crown on Wednesday but they needed penalties to see off Roma in a spiky final in Budapest and are unlikely to be at their sharpest for Sunday’s trip to Real Sociedad.

There is little riding on this game with the hosts nailed on to finish fourth and Sevilla in mid-table but Real Sociedad have won four of their last six, including victories over champions Barcelona and Real Madrid, and should be too good for their jaded visitors.

Sunday, 8pm

Bet 4: Back Valladolid to beat Getafe at 23/20

Valladolid’s home form has kept alive their chances of avoiding relegation in La Liga and, while their fate is out of their hands, they should do their bit by beating Getafe on Sunday.

Eight of Valladolid’s 11 league victories have come on their own patch this season, including a 3-1 win over Barcelona in their last home game, and there is also pressure on Getafe, who start the final day two points clear of the bottom three having lost 10 of their 18 away games.

Sunday, 8pm

Bet 5: Back Juventus to beat Udinese at 19/20

Juventus are seventh in Serie A going into the final weekend but they could finish as high as fifth, securing Europa League qualification, if they win at 12th-placed Udinese.

Juve have conceded just 33 goals in 37 league games this season and that solid foundation should help them see off Udinese, who have lost their last three matches.

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Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has admitted goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher needs to leave Liverpool this summer if he is to fulfil his potential.

The 24-year-old will meet up with his international colleagues ahead of the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Greece and Gibraltar later this month and resume his battle with Gavin Bazunu for the role of Ireland’s number one.

However, the man who played in the Reds’ 2022 Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea is still firmly in the shadow of Brazilian star Alisson Becker at Anfield and made just four club appearances for his club last season, and Kenny expects him to seek pastures new before the new campaign gets under way.

He said: “I would fully expect that. It’s not right normally to speak about a player moving, but he’s at the stage where he’s behind probably one of the best goalkeepers in the world and it’s not going to get any easier.

“He can’t afford not playing. He knows that and he’s known that for a while. It’s not easy. There’s a process you go through with a club like that and I think and it wouldn’t be a surprise for him to move in the summer, and he knows that.

“I think he’s ready to go and play regularly because he needs to. It’s hard to leave Liverpool, it’s such an iconic club, but he’s not so young now. He’s 24 and he needs to play and he knows that.”

Kenny faces something of a conundrum with his keepers, with Kelleher, Bazunu and Mark Travers all at Premier League clubs, but struggling for regular football.

Bazunu, 21, lost his place at Southampton as they fought, ultimately unsuccessfully, to stave off relegation, although his international manager is optimistic his confidence will not be affected by that experience.

Kenny said: “He’s done remarkable, really, in a short career, Gavin as well. For one so young, he’s done remarkably well. He’s always looked very confident playing for us.”

Full-back Matt Doherty is another man who has been starved of football this season having made just two brief appearances as a substitute for Atletico Madrid since joining them from Tottenham in January.

Kenny said: “I’m sure when he took that move, he knew he would find it hard for games, but he thought he would play an amount of games, for sure. He couldn’t have envisaged that he wouldn’t play at all. That was frustrating for him and tough mentally to deal with.”

Kenny has been forced to omit Rotherham striker Chiedozie Ogbene from his 25-man squad for the games against Greece in Athens on June 16 and Gibraltar in Dublin three days later after he failed to recover from a hamstring injury.

However, 18-year-old Brighton counterpart Evan Ferguson will report for a nine-day training camp in Antalya full of confidence at the end of his breakthrough season.

Kenny said: “He’s taken everything in his stride, he’s a single-minded individual and nothing has fazed him. He seems to be able to adapt to whatever the occasion demands.”

Sevilla’s aura in the Europa League is similar to the fear Real Madrid instil into Champions League opponents, says Steven Nzonzi.

Jose Mourinho’s Roma were the latest team to fall foul of Sevilla in a Europa League final as the Andalusian side extended their remarkable record of wins in UEFA’s second-tier club competition to seven.

Only five teams – Madrid, Barcelona, Milan, Liverpool and Bayern Munich – have won more major European honours than Sevilla, who beat Roma 4-1 on penalties after a tightly contested 1-1 draw in Budapest.

Nzonzi, who helped Unai Emery’s Sevilla beat Liverpool in 2016 to seal a third straight Europa League crown, believes the club have now created such an air of dominance in the tournament that they can be compared to Madrid, who have won the Champions League/European Cup on 14 occasions.

He told Stats Perform: “I don’t know if they are the greatest team, it is hard to say but, of course they are one of the best teams to play in that competition.

“I really feel they have that energy that experience going on in that competition and it makes them win, it reminds me of Real Madrid in the Champions League.

“Real Madrid are another level and the won the Champions League more [times] than Sevilla won the Europa League but [Sevilla are] one of those teams when they are in that competition, you feel like anything is possible and they can win it.”

Asked why Sevilla are able to sustain such success in the Europa League, Nzonzi replied: “It’s really hard to say because sometimes you play against other teams that are better than you.

“They may play better or on paper have better players than you but you are still the one ending the game or winning the competition.

“I think it’s the whole vibe, the whole energy going on, in the changing room, in the club there is a confidence because if you already won it one, two, three, four, five, six times, you have the confidence to win it again and feel that you are the superior team in that competition.

“Then there is the fans. I watched the semi-final and when Juventus played in Sevilla, I looked at the fans and I said, ‘They [Juve] are not winning, the fans are just so good’. They are just pushing you so much, it is very difficult for the other team to feel confident.

“I think the big thing with Sevilla is the fans. I feel it is a big part of the energy that is happening for them in the Europa league.

“I remember going to the stadium and having a lot of fans not stopping the bus, but following the bus. [In the 2015-16 final] there were much more Liverpool fans in the stadium, but we still could feel the energy of the Sevilla fans.”

Sevilla were embroiled in a relegation scrap in LaLiga until Jose Luis Mendilibar replaced Jorge Sampaoli in March, and while they are set for a mid-table finish, their Europa League triumph means Champions League football beckons next term.

“It feels like the Europa League has big things to do with Sevilla, because it is just incredible,” Nzonzi added. 

“And I think it is even better because they are not qualifying for the Champions League through LaLiga.”

Tammy Abraham was one win away from completing European club football on Wednesday night.

But defeat in the Europa League final means that he remains one trophy short in his collection.

The England international has already won the Champions League, Super Cup and Conference League and is enjoying his time at Roma after leaving Chelsea in 2021.

After hitting the ground running during his debut season in Italy, Abraham has struggled this term and has been linked with a move back to the Premier League.

With Roma said to be open to a sale, we take a look at the striker’s options this summer.

Wishful thinking

Abraham may be prepared to return home after two years abroad but the calibre of clubs in the running to sign the 25-year-old may be less appealing after a disappointing year in front of goal.

The former Blues academy graduate bagged just eight times in Serie A this season, compared to 17 last term.

Last summer, Chelsea were interested in bringing Abraham back to the club and faced competition from Manchester United, but both are said to be looking elsewhere a year later.

Newcastle have emerged as a potential destination for the No9 as they look for a long-term replacement for Callum Wilson, while Aston Villa may turn to their former loanee.

It would take a reasonable offer to free the 6ft 3in poacher from his contract although Roma’s stance seems to have softened on Abraham, who has netted twice in his previous 16 league appearances.

Mou doubts

Jose Mourinho admitted that he has had doubts about Abraham but had to stick with him due to Roma’s lack of depth.

He said: “There was a short period this season when I had a few doubts about Abraham.

“Not about his qualities as a player but about him, he had a difficult period.”

The potential sale of the 11-cap international would allow the Italian side to undergo a rebuild.

Remember the good times

Abraham left Stamford Bridge for £34million two years ago after Chelsea’s incredible Champions League triumph.

The London-born finisher played a hand in the Blues’ unlikely run, scoring in the group stages against Rennes, although he was not included in the squad for the final against Manchester City.

Should a Premier League club come calling, they would be getting an experienced forward who knows how to perform in big games.

In his final season with Chelsea, Abraham scored against West Ham, Newcastle and Arsenal, while he has bagged against Juventus and AC Milan for Roma this term.

So while he has not been at his best in 2023, the former Bristol City man has proved that he can compete against Europe’s top teams.

Find yourself

It is rare for an England international to see success abroad but Abraham is following in the footsteps of Jude Bellingham and Fikayo Tomori.

By exposing himself to a new culture, the speedster has accelerated his development.

On his time at Roma he said: “I’ve become more confident and have learnt a lot about myself.

“At Chelsea I was known as the academy player, and I think coming here I’ve realised it’s time to bring out my personality and show the world what I can do.

“It’s been an amazing experience learning about a different culture and seeing a different area of life.”

Abraham has a big decision to make this summer, one that could shape his fortunes for club and country over the following years of his career.

Of all the midfielders on the market this summer, Ruben Neves is one of the most attainable.

Neves has been at Wolves for six seasons, winning promotion from the Championship, playing in Europe and reaching an FA Cup semi-final.

He will not want to wait any longer to ply his trade in the Champions League again, though, and will be allowed to leave the West Midlanders if a good offer comes in.

We take a look at what the future holds for the Molineux maestro.

False alarm

Assuming Neves will leave Wolves this summer may be premature, however, considering that he waved goodbye to supporters this time last year, too.

Speaking before the end of the 2021-22 campaign, the midfielder said: “Our career is really short and we need to take the opportunities we have. Let’s see what happens. I cannot say too much about it.”

A move never materialized — but the Portuguese international is clearly intent on it happening this time around.

Neves blew kisses to the fans and embraced all of his team-mates after Wolves’ last home game of the season against Everton even though an exit does not seem to be lined up yet.

Pass master

Neves plays almost exclusively in a deep midfield role, looking to create from a position where he has more time on the ball.

The 26-year-old takes risks, too. While he sits fifth for passes attempted in the Premier League this season, he ranks miles clear for long passes attempted (363) and completed (213).

That ability to strike the ball purely also shows in his shooting numbers.

He sits fourth for shots of all central midfielders and second for shots outside the box, behind Martin Odegaard. He has only scored with two of those efforts but has a history for spectacular goals during his time at Molineux.

Xavi doubts

But Neves’ long-range passing ability does not necessarily fit with the club that is reportedly most interested in signing him.

Barcelona are supposedly the Porto academy graduate’s most likely destination this summer, with the exit of Sergio Busquets opening up a vacancy at the base of the Catalans’ midfield.

Those stories seem to be driven by agent Jorge Mendes, who has the ear of Camp Nou chiefs, but Barca boss Xavi is reportedly less than convinced — and it is not difficult to see why.

Whereas Busquets kept the LaLiga champions ticking with his short passing and ability to control the tempo of games, Neves is more expansive.

Manchester beckons

If a move to Barca does not happen, switching to another Premier League team appears most likely.

Manchester City have reportedly shown interest but like with the Blaugrana, Neves does not fit the profile of their holding midfielder.

Manchester United, however, could be a decent fit.

Erik ten Hag’s side look to use the pace and skill of Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes on the counter-attack as much as possible and Neves’ passing range could suit those situations nicely.

– Celtic have won seven of their last eight meetings with Inverness 
– The Bhoys have scored 140 domestic goals this season 
– Recommended bet: Celtic to score over 3.5 goals

Celtic will take on Inverness CT in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on Saturday looking to secure the domestic treble, but this is a fixture that has memorably caused the Bhoys problems in the past.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have already sewn up the Premiership title and the Scottish League Cup and they are now just a potential 90 minutes away from clinching an eighth domestic treble.

Standing in their way are Championship outfit Inverness CT, who finished sixth in the second tier this season and have already defied the odds to reach the Hampden showpiece.

Caley Thistle do have some history on their side, as they famously beat Celtic 3-1 in the third round of the Scottish Cup in the year 2000, a result that brought about the famous headline ‘Super Caley go ballistic, Celtic are atrocious’.

Team news

Celtic will be boosted by the news that 33-goal top scorer Kyogo Furuhashi is available despite being forced off with a foot issue in last weekend’s victory over Aberdeen.

Fellow forward Daizen Maeda should also be available following suspension, but defender Cameron Carter-Vickers remains sidelined with a knee injury.

This will be Inverness’ first game in nearly a month and head coach Billy Dodds will hope to have a fully-fit squad to choose from, including leading scorer Billy Mckay, who netted twice in their semi-final victory over Falkirk.

The stats

Celtic have won seven of their last eight meetings with Inverness, drawing the other and scoring a staggering 30 goals.

The goals have also been flowing for the Bhoys this season, as they have found the back of the net 140 times in domestic competitions to date — 114 in the Premiership, 12 in the League Cup and 14 and counting in the Scottish Cup.

The Glasgow giants are aiming to win the Scottish Cup for a record-extending 41st time — their last success in the competition came in 2020.

Inverness have won the Scottish Cup once before, beating Falkirk in the 2015 final after knocking Celtic out in the last four.

Caley Thistle have already beaten two Premiership teams en route to this final — Livingston and Kilmarnock.

This will be the first meeting between these two sides since March 2017, which ended in a 4-0 Premiership success for Celtic at the Caledonian Stadium.

Prediction

Given Celtic have only lost three of 46 domestic matches this season and two of those losses came after they had already clinched Premiership glory, it is difficult to see anything other than a routine win for Postecoglou’s team at Hampden.

It may well prove to be a case of how many goals the Bhoys can score, given they have averaged over three-goals-per-game in domestic football this season.

Celtic’s last three meetings with Inverness have also seen them score 13 unanswered goals and they warmed up for this final by putting five past Aberdeen in the Premiership last weekend.

To put that into context, Aberdeen finished third in the Premiership, while Inverness were sixth in the division below.

This could prove to be one of the more one-sided cup finals we have seen in recent times and Celtic are more than capable of scoring at least four goals.

Back Celtic to score over 3.5 goals at 13/10 with LiveScore Bet.