Eleanor Oldroyd

What links sport and music? I think it’s all about performance. Radio 3 have let me make a series of shows exploring my theory. Maybe give them a listen, I’m really happy with them! Starts 1pm on Saturday, and on @bbcsounds.bsky.social

06.06.2025 10:47 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Tributes to Paddy Barclay RIP We at the FWA were desperately sad to learn that our former Chairman, friend and colleague Patrick Barclay passed away earlier this week at the age of 77. Tributes have been flowing for one of the gre...

Some amazing tributes here to Paddy Barclay. He was a terrific friend, a brilliant writer and a powerful ally for me as a young female in the press room, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. His support was a shield against the misogynists. I’ll miss him terribly. footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/tr...

14.02.2025 15:07 — 👍 22    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

So happy to find a space for this on the mantelpiece! The @thetimes.com SWOTY awards have been part of my life for nearly 30 years and it was an honour to receive this in a room full of friends and genuine sporting heroines. Congratulations to all! 🔥

24.01.2025 16:18 — 👍 24    🔁 0    💬 3    📌 0

This afternoon I’m in my front room pretending to be in Eden Gardens. Only slightly different. #IndiavEngland 🏏

22.01.2025 13:39 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Stumped - The Women's Ashes: Do Australia and England have a point to prove? - BBC Sounds Two-time Ashes winner Anya Shrubsole says both teams will be 'desperate' to win.

Always fun to talk cricket with Jim and Charu - and the brilliant Anya. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

09.01.2025 20:22 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I’m back this Saturday morning! 😂

07.01.2025 14:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Lovely, thanks Beth!

07.01.2025 12:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Only months after you and @collinsadam.bsky.social suggested I should.

07.01.2025 11:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Dipping my toes in the clear blue water…

07.01.2025 10:34 — 👍 66    🔁 4    💬 11    📌 2