Last week was my last week with
@WSMERCURY
and
@NSomTimes
after nearly five years.
A massive thank you to all the players, staff and clubs I’ve worked with during that time.
It’s sad it’s come to an end but I’m looking forward to the future and the exciting times ahead.
There must be something special about Rhondda. The two managers who have led
#Wales
to a men’s
#WorldCup
both grew up less than four miles apart. Robert Page lived in Tylorstown while Jimmy Murphy’s childhood home was in Pentre. What a fantastic achievement for the area.
For the last five years since leaving UWE, I’ve been working hard to try and get a job in sports media. Today that dream became a reality and I’m pleased to say that I’ve been offered a job as a Sports Reporter. Hard work has finally payed off.
“Honestly clubs need people to step up and help out and do one little task a week or take on something because otherwise local football over the next few years could change radically for the worse.”
@MikeTomo2022
calls on people to help their local teams.
For the last six months, I’ve been working in Weston as a Sports Journalist for the local paper. Last night it was confirmed I had passed my probation. I am now a permanent member of their staff and I couldn’t be happier.
This time tomorrow
@Danewill1
's men will take on
@tnsfc
for a place in the
#NathanielMGCup
Final and yesterday I interviewed Dane for
@YClwbPelDroed
in a small village called Clydach Vale, ahead of what will be a historical night.
Pictures/Videos courtesy of
@CambrianBgc
Today in 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ I walked through the doors of
@waitrose
with a 5️⃣ year plan of becoming a sports journalist, finishing off my masters & obtaining my
@NCTJ_news
qualifications. 5️⃣ years later I’ve achieved my goal. It just shows if you put your mind to something it can be done.
What a night at
@CambrianBgc
. To get to the final is one thing but to beat 4 Welsh Premier League sides is another. The sacrifice and hardwork behind the scenes have made tonight a memorable one for all involved and one that will go down in the history books of Welsh Football.
A massive thank you to
@CambrianBgc
@DaveThomas97
Phil and John Williams and of course manager Dane Williams for their hospitality and kindness today. They are really some club with a fascinating history. All the best on Friday against
@tnsfc
in
#NathanielMGCup
Semi Final.
🗣 “I’m over the moon.”
@wsmrfc
’s winger Sam Rees says he was delighted to score his first try for The Seagulls since signing from
@DingsCrusaders
in November during their 24-17 victory over
@ExeterUniRFC
.
#yeswest
What a night. What a victory. What a performance. Sean Morrison’s first goal of the season and what a noise it generated from the crowd. Two points in it with four games to go. The impossible has become the possible.
#BRICAR
#Bluebirds
#CityasOne
Yesterday afternoon I was involved in a nasty car accident I still don't know how we were able to walk out of it without any injuries. Sometimes you don't know what is coming round the corner. Make the most of what life has to offer and enjoy every day as if it was your last.
Can’t believe Eddie Butler has sadly passed away. I sat in awe when he came to do a lecture in
@MetBroadcast
thinking how fortunate I was to be in his presence. A lovely man who took time to answer any question we wanted to ask. He was simply incredible at what he did. RIP Eddie.
“To score in front of the home fans on my debut it’s been what I’ve been dreaming for the last year.”
Alex Fletcher said it was dream come true to score his first goal in over a year for
@WSM_AFCOfficial
in the FA Trophy against
@OfficialWands
.
#WsMAFC
⚽️🏆
🗣”The reserves, first team, the club, we have always been resilient and it was a fantastic performance.”
@ABUFCSocial
’s
@NSmart97814360
was left pleased with the
#Stags
display at
@KeynshamTownFC
after what has been a hard few days following the departure of manager
@richio1987
“When you have got the spine and the team we have got who create chances every game and puts it on a plate for you it’s hard not to score goals.”
@EthanFeltham
hails his
@PortisheadTown
teammates after scoring his 31st goal in 20 games against
@CheddarFC1892
#Posset
⚽️
@JessHazell22
is only 16 but in her spare time she is balancing studying for her A Levels, playing for
@CliftonRobbies
and has recently been named in
@_WesternStorm
’s Regional Academy programme. A remarkable story. Read all about her journey here.
⬇️
“There’s only one way to bounce back and that’s on the pitch.”
Manager Andy Lewellyn said
@BridgwaterUtd
have had a “bad week” but he thought his lads were “tremendous” in their 1-0 win at
@NandTFC
.
#Swags
#WeAreUnited
If you told me a year ago I would be receiving an award for what we did and continue to do with
@CMetSportTV
I woundn’t have believed you. A massive thanks to
@Townzoid
and
@MetBroadcast
for the opportunities we have done and for this new found confidence.
#Champions
Today marks my
#firstyear
as a Sports Reporter with both the
@WSMERCURY
and
@NSomTimes
and I couldn’t be in a better job. Not only has it been one of the best years in my life but one I felt I’ve flourished in since that day I started 12 months ago. Here’s to the future.
"It’s Roy of the Rovers stuff, the emotion that you go through for a footballing journey is one of massive ups and one of horrendous lows."
For
@stu24jones
his path saw him sign for
@premierleague
side
@swfc
in 1⃣9⃣9⃣8⃣, this is his story.
👇
@ClevedonTownFC
’s
@WhiteyAlex7
said their performance against
@bcfcacademy1
under-18s was as good as they have played during pre-season.
Goals from Ephraim Yeboah, Tim Ap Sion & Billy Phillips helped the
#Robins
beat the
#Seasiders
3-1. Freddie King netted Clevedon’s reply. ⚽️
Now I’ve digested the news I can confirm that I’ve passed my dissertation, which means I should have my
@MetBroadcast
. All the hard work has paid off.
“I think everyone should go to
@WSM_AFCOfficial
on loan and then you don’t know where it will take you” says
@Joelrandall11
. Great to talk with Joel this afternoon about his time with the club, his breakthrough season with
@OfficialECFC
and being inspired by Ollie Watkins
Good news. I have been told my MRI scan has come back normal. However, I am still having episodes and they are still investigating to find out what’s causing it. But it’s another step in the right direction.
A historic moment at Broadhurst Park as
@Bangor1876
score their first goal against
@FCUnitedMcr
through Benn Lundstrum and the home fans join in chanting “Come on Bangor.”
Today is one year since I was told I was the new Sports Reporter for the
@WSMERCURY
and
@NSomTimes
.
I’m so grateful to be in a town where there’s so much wonderful sport and have really enjoyed meeting all the local teams, players and sporting stars.
Here’s to the next 12 months.
Congratulations to each and every member at
@NandTFC
on their back-to-back promotions to the
@TSWesternLeague
Premier Division. What a wonderful team, what a wonderful story.
#Swags
⚽️🏆
For years, I’ve said next year will my year. 2019, has definitely been my year and it’s just given me another success. In writing it’s confirmed I HAVE my
@MetBroadcast
and I will be graduating in July. Absolutely overjoyed and thrilled to wake up to this news.
"At first, I found it a bit stronger and a bit faster, but I’ve got used to it now after a good run of games."
@ClevedonTownFC
's
@samberesford34
is starting to find his feet after signing from
@UphillCastleFC
and is in good form with 10 goals in 7 games.
“To get two teams promoted was fantastic and the cup wins as well.“
@BerrowFC
manager Steve Puddy hails the success shown by the firsts and reserves to secure promotion and win
@WDistrict_FL
’s Challenge Cup and Keyes Cup.
#WeAreBerrow
#UTB
#OneClub
⚽️🏆
YESSSSSS. I’ve just been told I have passed all my exams for
@NCTJ_news
and all I have left is just a few written pieces left. I can’t put it into words how ecstatic I am that this part of the course is completed. One step closer to obtaining my
#NCTJ
qualification.
When I was in school I always dreamt of covering the big games at big stadiums. Today I was asked to cover four
#PapaJohnsCommunityCup
finals at
@Twickenhamstad
for
@TheRugbyPaper
. There is no better feeling going out and covering live sport but this one felt really special. 🏉🖊️
Just got home from a great day at
@ClevedonCricket
. To do the job you love is a bonus but after being stuck at home for four months, being able to go out and cover sport again is special. You don’t realise how much you miss something until it’s not there.
#blessed
#cricketsback
🗣 “Colin was always there picking me up after a defeat and putting my feet firmly on the ground when I got above myself.”
Former
@WringtonRedhill
manager
@marmitesmudge
remembers Colin Clark.
👇🏻
Yesterday I was at Maes Tegid witnessing history and Met's qualification to the Europa League. What I have learned in the last 12 months is no matter how much of a role you have whether it is big or small you are still part of a team and to be part of
@CardiffMetFC
is special.
Really enjoyed speaking to
@benkirk8
about his time with
@WSM_AFCOfficial
for
@sport_wsm
. In this first of a two part special I look back on how he came to the club, his first impressions and back to back
@SomersetFA
Premier Cups. Read all about it here.👉
Really pleased my
@NCTJ_news
certificate has finally arrived. It’s starting to feel real now that I’m a qualified journalist and it’s an incredible feeling. A massive thank you to
@HighburyJournos
,
@WSMERCURY
and
@NSomTimes
for all their help and support along the way.
#NCTJ
“It was a lot of hard work but it will all be worth it to see the final result.”
@yacufc
’s new dugouts will be in use for the first time be in use for the first time on Saturday, August 12 against
@ABUFCSocial
United Reserves.
#uptheyacu
#Yatton
🗣️ “There is disappointment there but we are certainly proud of the lads and what they have achieved.”
@NandTFC
co-managers
@Nic_Steadz
and
@JLSmith_1
share their thoughts on the
#Swags
1-0 defeat against
@BathCity_FC
in the Second Round of the Somerset Premier Cup.
#Romans
⚽️🏆