Covid-19 is keeping the crowds away but one group of people are determined to make sure the masses get their sports fix. Zak Hayes talks to the professionals bringing the action to the fans. The only audible sounds are the…
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Back from the brink: Cristian Montano’s story
Cover photo from Port Vale press release. World Mental Health Awareness Day falls on October 10. This year, the theme is “mental health for all”, but for one footballer, regaining his health was no easy task. By William Poole“I had…
Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy joins Sports Journalism students
One day you are talking to University of Chester students, the next you are marking Brazilian superstar Cafu at Anfield. Alas, it wasn’t the lecturers playing before The Kop but former Liverpool FC defender Alan Kennedy who again took centre…
Sports Journalism students report live from Liverpool FC’s FA Youth Cup tie
First year University of Chester BA Sports Journalism students traded the classroom for the press box to cover Liverpool’s FA Youth Cup encounter with Accrington Stanley. After spending the first few months of the course honing their skills in tutor-led…
Sports Journalism student lands dream job at FC Barcelona
A Sports Journalism student from the University of Chester will be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez after landing a dream job at FC Barcelona. Sam May, from Warrington, has only recently completed his final…
WATCH: Ashton United’s vital army of volunteers
Second year Sports Journalism student Josh McAllister visited non-league Ashton United to see how they rely on work from volunteers to function effectively as a football club. The Evostik Northern Premier League side have over 30 people who willingly offer…
WATCH: Beast from the East 2, Radcliffe Borough 0
The Beast from the East caused havoc from February into March and not least for lower league football clubs who saw game after game postponed due to the elements. For second year Sports Journalism student Daniel Pryer, the poor weather…
WATCH: How crucial are volunteers at non league football clubs?
Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-league football and Warrington Town is no exception. This was the angle developed by second year BA Sports Journalism student James Messenger as he witnessed first hand just how vital volunteers are at the Cantilever…
Match day experience just the ticket for second year student
Second year Sports Journalism student Adam Harrison has enjoyed his new partnership with Evo-Stik North side Radcliffe Borough F.C., and has had his first match report posted on the official website of the club. Adam has been following the recent…
Sports Journalism student flying high with latest exclusive
Sports Journalism student Danny Pryer has had an exclusive interview with former Manchester City player Adie Mike published by popular Football magazine ‘LateTackle’, Danny covered life after football with the ex-forward turned pilot, and got his views on this season’s…