Freelance sports writer/editor. Former senior editorial @MailSport
'tween London and Reading
Joined December 2008
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@jaybothroyd is remarkable - the only footballer with epilepsy to play in the Premier League. He's got an incredible story to tell. Interview with me here. Some heart and soul in this.
Melting skin, hidden scars and terrifying seizures. In an astonishing interview JAY BOTHROYD reveals he played for 23 years with a secret health battle - and holds an extraordinary record trib.al/CIbopPY
this is worth a listen, for @Steve_Crossman 's personal reflections on living with epilepsy as much as @jaybothroyd 's and @leonlegge32 's. Powerful, inspirational conversation
Great to hear @jaybothroyd talking epilepsy w/ @Ian_Ladyman_DM + @chris_sutton73 on the It’s All Kicking Off pod, and big shout to @chris_cutmore for the excellent interview. If it’s got you interested, here’s a show I made about it too bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09c8m…
Ruth Perry was the headteacher at my son and daughter’s school, Caversham Primary. Here are some thoughts from a parent’s point of view, on her tragic suicide, Ofsted’s role, and why we still have a school to be proud of.
As Caversham parents, Ruth Perry’s death has opened our eyes to the realities of Ofsted inspections | Chris Cutmore theguardian.com/education/20…
@mike_anstead @Ripley_77 When discussing Welbeck's pre-match illness, Potter said: “He would have strapped the toilet on to his backside to play, it would have slowed him down though. He was amazing.”
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@DVLAgovuk I submitted my licence application four months ago and have not even received a letter of acknowledgement. Impossible to get through on phone lines at any time of day. Web chat useless. Trying to contact for weeks. Help needed, please.
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Thomas Muller has had his international career ended for him before the age of 30. This argument was won long ago, but still... 😬
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@AthleticoMince @RealBobMortimer @profanityswan
Barry C. Homeowner presents...
"I won't let you down"
A lesson in the perfect LinkedIn profile.
youtu.be/LasLiwgDP70
Cook has more runs than Lara. Bonkers.
Another record sent tumbling for Cook! 🙌
He becomes the fifth highest Test run scorer!
Follow over-by-over commentary and in-play clips from the fifth Test at The Oval live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event: skysports.tv/DS4nXB #EngvInd #PassOnPlastic #ThankYouChef
Fancy Jon Rahm for major breakthrough at the USPGA (but he'll probably just throw a wobbly again...)
Betting guide here: dailymail.co.uk/sport/golf/a…
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Great fun. Get down there today, Reading! teapaw.org/rayleee/status/1018397…
@state808 smashed it last night at @Readipop awesome atmosphere. Thanks for bringing back the memories
But money's an energy and lots of it has always flowed towards him, particularly after his father died. teapaw.org/Greg_Additive/status/1…
