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Football & Sports Writer

About Me

I am a third-year student at the University of South Wales in Cardiff studying a BA (Hons) in Sports Journalism.

Experience

I have experience in sporting journalism at all levels, including with League One side Cardiff City Football Club and English Non-League side Basingstoke Town Football Club.

My Passion

I am strongly passionate about writing, and I am also open to all other areas of sports journalism. My focus has been predominantly on football, but I enjoy covering a wide range of sports. 

Get in Touch

Email - jake.w.h@icloud.com

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Latest Articles

Cardiff City First Team •

Blackpool reaction | Brian Barry-Murphy | Cardiff

Brian Barry-Murphy spoke to the press following City’s 0-0 draw with Blackpool at Cardiff City Stadium.

“It is a very disappointing result.” Brian began. “We were so determined to win and wanted to, but today we weren’t able to.

“Against a team who defend so deep with so many numbers, it can be difficult. There were parts of the game where we wanted to play quicker and be more direct to try and make sure we could get to them before they got into real organisation.
Cardiff City Women •

Adran Premier Report | City Women 1-3 Wrexham AFC | Cardiff

Head Coach Iain Darbyshire made two changes to the side that lost on penalties to Wrexham in the Adran Trophy Final last week, with Fiona Barry and Kerry Walklett coming into the starting XI.

Neither side could take control of the game early on, but it was the visitors who created the first chance as Ava Suckley’s effort was blocked inside the box.

City’s first chance came with 20 minutes played. The ball broke into the box for Fiona Barry, who drove to the byline and clipped a dangerous ball back...
VAVEL •

Steve Tandy praises fans despite heartbreaking 23–26 defeat to Scotland

After Wales’s narrow 23-26 defeat to Scotland, coach Steve Tandy spoke to the media.

Coming into the game, there were low expectations for Wales, especially after their thumping 54-12 defeat to France last weekend and Scotland’s heroic victory over England.

However, with only 10 minutes played, in front of a crowd of 70,649, they took the lead through prop Rhys Carre's try. Sam Costleow made no mistake, making it 7-0 from the following conversion.

Despite pinning Scotland back, the visitors g...

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Cardiff City First Team •

Pre-Match Press - Luton Town | Brian Barry-Murphy | Cardiff

Cardiff City Head Coach Brian Barry-Murphy spoke to the press ahead of Saturday’s home fixture against Luton Town.

“I'm over the moon, I suppose, with the circumstances of the Rotherham game only heightening my pleasure at the resulting performance. It was a hugely satisfying day for us all.” Brian began. "The most important thing is to try and do your best and go for the games from the start, and not wait for anything.
VAVEL •

West Ham Sack Graham Potter, with Nuno Espírito Santo in Line as Replacement

Graham Potter has been sacked by the East London club after a run of poor results. The Hammers find themselves in 18th place having conceded 13 goals in just five games.

Potter, who replaced Julen Lopetegui in January on a two-and-a-half-year deal, has struggled since joining. In the 25 games played under his tenure, West Ham managed to win only six. Potter leaves West Ham with a 24% win rate, the worst of any manager in the club’s history.

West Ham finished 14th last season, which in effect w...
VAVEL •

Michail Antonio leaves West Ham after 10 years at the club

West Ham have announced that the man known for breaking records, iconic celebrations and much more has left the club following the expiration of his contract.

Michail Antonio departs as arguably West Ham’s most successful striker in recent years, despite playing in multiple positions for the Hammers before becoming a forward. He became West Ham’s all time Premier League leading scorer and played a big part in the club’s UEFA Conference League success in the 2022-2023 season.

The 35-year-old ha...