Sports journalist. Bylines: The Times, The Guardian, The Observer, Premier League. Formerly: The i Paper, Daily Mail E: [email protected]

London
Joined February 2009
After eight years as The i Paper's Chief Football Correspondent, my role has been made redundant. I'm currently freelancing. I source news and write in-depth features, interviews and analysis. Open to any opportunities so please get in touch. Email [email protected].
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Netflix insists that Fallon Sherrock and other faces from the PDC circuit were made to queue up and audition alongside thousands of hopefuls before being selected for Beat Luke Littler. Show faced backlash after it was billed as a chance for pub players to him on. @CityAM
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Netflix insists that Fallon Sherrock and other faces from the PDC circuit were made to queue up and audition alongside thousands of hopefuls before being selected for Beat Luke Littler. Show faced backlash after it was billed as a chance for pub players to him on. @CityAM
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NEW: Sheikh Mansour has invested a further £100m in Manchester City parent City Football Group - despite ongoing Premier League regulatory battle threatening his position as owner cityam.com/sheikh-mansour-do…
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You can’t win them all: City humbled by Emery’s good guys Aston Villa’s battle to abide by financial rules and enjoy success is in stark contrast to Manchester City’s rule-breaking ✍️ @samcunningham bit.ly/3UGAB3P
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Harry Redknapp was one of the first players in the 70s to wear Bournemouth’s red & black kit that was inspired by AC Milan. Back then they wanted to emulate the Italian giants but last night he was there to watch his old club overcome the 7-time European Champions. @itvnews 630pm
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AFC Wimbledon fans are used to historic moments. Now they face a vote to decide whether to accept external investment in a move that many predict is the beginning of the end of fan ownership. But do they really have any choice? Read via the @TelegraphSport link in comments.
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AFC Wimbledon fans are used to historic moments. Now they face a vote to decide whether to accept external investment in a move that many predict is the beginning of the end of fan ownership. But do they really have any choice? Read via the @TelegraphSport link in comments.
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Newcastle MPs have been urged to stop accepting hospitality and gifts from the club amid concerns it has softened their criticism of the Saudi owners. Dame Chi Onwurah's vociferous criticism has waned since taking almost £5,000 in freebies. Link to my @CityAM column below 👇
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Newcastle MPs have been urged to stop accepting hospitality and gifts from the club amid concerns it has softened their criticism of the Saudi owners. Dame Chi Onwurah's vociferous criticism has waned since taking almost £5,000 in freebies. Link to my @CityAM column below 👇
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Animal rights group PETA has urged Crystal Palace to retire their American bald eagle mascot Phoenix because it says the matchday experience can leave the bird “frightened, disoriented and panicked” and put spectators at risk theguardian.com/football/202…
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Everton’s uncertainty off the field is starting to seep into what had been certainty on it. Six-game unbeaten start ends eight days after the owners announced the club was for sale. For @ObserverUK from Hill Dickinson Stadium observer.co.uk/news/sport/ar…
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FA spending on Wembley hospitality and FA Council free tickets rises by 25% per @samcunningham To paraphrase @TheFarm_Peter “Get on, get on, get on, get on, get on, my groovy train”. They will be giving Infantino a shirt next either way his name on the back…oh. theguardian.com/football/202…
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The FA spent 25% more on Wembley hospitality and freebies for FA Council members last season. While fans protest against rising ticket prices and football becomes increasingly unaffordable, the FA upgraded its hospitality for VIPs. Full story @guardian_sport
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The FA spent 25% more on Wembley hospitality and freebies for FA Council members last season. While fans protest against rising ticket prices and football becomes increasingly unaffordable, the FA upgraded its hospitality for VIPs. Full story @guardian_sport
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“We’ve heard a lot of strange things and now we want answers.” 🥊 I spent 5 hours with Ricky Hatton’s grieving family last week. They have a lot of unanswered questions and one has been stonewalled at every turn: What happened to his money? Read ⬇️ dailymail.com/sport/boxing/a…
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