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Below is a selection of stories I have covered for a variety of publications. While my passion lies within the beautiful game, I have a keen interest in many sports, which I express through my journalism. As many of my articles demonstrate, my aim as a sports journalist is to explore new perspectives and shed light on pertinent societal issues. I pride myself in my tenacity and my interviewing abilities, which have enabled me to obtain exclusive interviews with several high-profile figures in the sporting world.

Mail Online •

(DAILY MAIL) Robert McElhenney's bizarre keepsake from Wrexham matches

Wrexham co-owner Robert McElhenney has revealed his unconventional collection of grass patches taken from each of the club's 'special games'.The Welsh side are currently sat at the top of League One after five matches in their first campaign back in the third tier in 19 years.

The Red Dragons have undergone a meteoric rise since McElhenney took over the club with fellow Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds in 2...
xGenius •

(EXCLUSIVE) Harry Redknapp: Big personalities make themselves un-droppable

Harry Redknapp has worked with a vast array of players and different personalities. You might have noticed, most teams have that one player that’s a mainstay in a matchday squad – but not because they’re anything special on the pitch.

Some of these players have passed their peak, sitting comfortably in their mid-30s. Some of them pale in comparison to the big stars and wonderkids that they share a dressing room with.
xGenius •

(EXCLUSIVE) Blood, booze, and brotherhood: Inside the mind of one of England's most notorious hooligans

A manic herd of England fans sprinted and shoved their way through the streets of Warsaw, towards the mob of Polish fans waiting to pounce on their next victims. There was more excitement and adrenaline coursing through the air than in the lacklustre 0-0 draw they would soon watch their national teams play out.

A flurry of makeshift missiles were hurtled into the air – bricks, dustbins, and anything else the Polish could use to draw English blood.
ShefNews •

(EXCLUSIVE) SBD Powerlifting Championships: The world's strongest people take Sheffield

SBD and the International Powerlifting Federation are holding the highly anticipated 2023 Powerlifting Championships in Sheffield City Hall this weekend.

The event brings together 24 of the world’s strongest powerlifters, who will battle it out for new world records and the largest prize fund the sport has ever seen, which stands at £365,000.

The competition is the first of its kind, pitting athletes of all different weight classes against each other, and bringing the fairly new sport of power
Yorkshire Bylines - News and views from the heart •

Yorkshire’s forgotten female icons: Olympic swimmer Anita Lonsbrough - Yorkshire Bylines

At the 1960 Rome Olympics, a teenager from the heart of Yorkshire became just the fourth British woman to win a gold medal in swimming and the only one to do so for the next half century. In doing so, Anita Lonsbrough paved the way for women by becoming one of the most decorated British swimmers of all time. Though her story has become somewhat lost in the passage of time, Lonsbrough remains a sporting legend and a true Northern icon.
The Steel Speaker •

‘Is everyone gay here?’: The misconceptions of 2030 World Cup hosts Morocco

When it was announced that Morocco, Portugal, and Spain would be joint hosts of the 2030 World Cup earlier this month, the reactions were incredibly mixed.

Moroccans were filled with patriotic pride at becoming just the second African nation to host a World Cup.

Many Western media outlets, however, were quick to brand it as a repeat of Qatar, with its reported poor and discriminatory treatment of LGBTQ+ people.
The Steel Speaker •

Sheffield United’s Tom Davies debuts his new look for mental health charity

Sheffield United midfielder, Tom Davies, has chopped off his signature long blonde locks to fundraise for a men’s mental health charity.

The 25-year-old has had a difficult time following his summer transfer from Everton, having not started any of the Blades’ league games, and recently picking up yet another injury.

On Tuesday, Davies opened up about his struggles on Instagram, saying: “It’s been a really hard time for me and I’m doing my best to find some peace with the situation.
The Steel Speaker •

Arbourthorne residents urge police to deal with local vandals who have ‘threatened and abused’ the community

Arbourthorne residents have filed multiple police reports after a group of men have allegedly “threatened and abused” the community for months.

The men have most notably vandalised Earl Marshall JFC and Soccer School’s home pitch, putting the club under financial duress after having to make multiple match cancellations for their grassroots under-11s team.
The Steel Speaker •

Western media ‘feel morally superior’ to Muslim World Cup hosts says Moroccan footballer

Western coverage of the 2022 World Cup was flooded with criticism towards the host, and has re-emerged with the recent announcement of Morocco as joint host of the 2030 World Cup.

Zara*, who is a gay muslim footballer from Morocco, said: “The Western media feel morally superior to non-Western countries.

“There’s a Western way of living, and there’s a non-Western way of living. In non-Western countries, they accept that their way of living is right for them and not for everyone.
The Steel Speaker •

Neck guards to be made mandatory in English ice hockey after Adam Johnson’s death

The English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA) has announced that neck guards will be made mandatory during “all on-ice activities” from 2024.

This announcement comes after the death of Nottingham Panthers player, Adam Johnson, who died after suffering a severe cut to the neck from the blade of a skate during a match against Sheffield Steelers.

Investigations into the incident have revealed that Johnson was not wearing a neck guard.
The Steel Speaker •

Sheffield United pay tribute to victims in Israel and Gaza at football match

Rivalries were put aside on Saturday at Bramall Lane, as Sheffield United and Manchester United came together to pay their respects to the innocent victims of the crisis in Israel and Gaza.

A touching moment of silence was observed before the match began, and was well received by the usually rapturous fans.

Players, managers, and match officials also donned black armbands as part of the tribute.
The Steel Speaker •

Sheffield United’s Chris Basham concerns over mental wellbeing

Chris Basham thanked “the football world” for checking in on his mental and physical wellbeing following his shocking injury in the Blades’ 3-1 loss against Fulham on Saturday.

The 35-year-old Blades veteran took to social media yesterday morning to update and thank his fans and fellow footballers for their well wishes after his two successful surgeries for his ankle fracture and dislocation.
Yorkshire Bylines - News and views from the heart •

(EXCLUSIVE) BBC’s Glow Up stars inspire young Bradford artists - Yorkshire Bylines

The stars of BBC’s (a television competition to find new makeup artists, where contestants get to display their creative talents by creating original and distinctive makeup looks) visited Bradford College last week to celebrate the release of the series’ latest season and to meet their excited young fans. This latest outreach event is part of BBC’s effort to engage the community ahead of Bradford being named the UK’s City of Culture next year.