Based in London, I’m an experienced freelance football writer and broadcaster who specialises in English and French football.

My written work has been published by Bleacher Report, The Blizzard, The Guardian, The Independent and ESPN and I’ve made appearances on BT Sport, CNN, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, talkSPORT and The Totally Football Show. My first book, Do You Speak Football?, was published by Bloomsbury in May 2018.

I’ve reported on some of the biggest games in football’s recent history, from Sir Alex Ferguson’s final match as Manchester United manager to the 2014 World Cup final at the Maracanã, taking in Champions League and FA Cup finals, the 2012 and 2016 European Championships, the 2013 Confederations Cup and Leicester’s fairytale journey to the Premier League title in 2016.

I’ve interviewed major figures from the sport including Pelé, Gary Lineker, Luís Figo, Gaizka Mendieta, Michael Owen, Jay-Jay Okocha, Robert Lewandowski and Gianni Infantino.

Between 2012 and 2017 I reported on the Premier League for the Agence France-Presse (AFP) international news agency. I previously spent four years covering French football for AFP in Paris.

My writing has been published by websites and publications including Bleacher Report, The Blizzard, The Guardian, The Independent, ESPN, ITV Sport, Eurosport and Betfair. I also have extensive match reporting experience, having spent nine years covering top-level football for AFP.

Finding N'Golo Kante: The Men Who Found the PFA Player of the Year (Bleacher Report)

Our Turn (The Blizzard)

Meet Marco Verratti, the player who keeps Yohan Cabaye on the bench at PSG (The Guardian)

How Marseille turned their luck around to reach the Europa League final (The Independent)

My first book, Do You Speak Football? A Glossary of Football Words and Phrases from Around the World, was published by Bloomsbury in May 2018.

Featuring over 700 entries from 89 different countries, Do You Speak Football? is a celebration of the rich, quirky and joyously creative language that people use to talk about football around the world.

“At last, the definitive guide to football phraseology across the world. The richness of the game's language shines through in this addictive glossary. Sparky and very funny.” - Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph

“Funny, erudite, rich in detail and endlessly readable. Perfect for anyone who thinks they already know about the language of football.” - Barney Ronay, The Guardian

“Quirky, addictive, stuffed with anecdote, it's far more than a glossary… The writing is precise, light and often lovely. A treat.” - Jonathan Northcroft, Sunday Times

Order your copy here and join the conversation using the hashtag #doyouspeakfootball.

I’ve discussed English, French and European football on BT Sport, CNN, BBC News 24, France 24, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, the BBC World Service, BBC London, BBC Radio Wales, talkSPORT and The Totally Football Show. I speak fluent French and appalling Portuguese.

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