Darren Looney on Muck Rack

Darren Looney

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Liverpool
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Football writer for @RousingtheKop and @ManCityDotNews | Anfield regular🏟️ | All things related to the Reds, Football and FPL⚽️
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Barcelona features writer for Barca Universal

How is social media changing news?

It has provided rapid and creative ways of reporting breaking news. However, it has also created an environment for misinformation.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Through email

What's your favorite social network?

X

Who do you wish followed you?

Lewis Hamilton

Why did you become a journalist?

It was a profession where I could combine work with my love for football and sports in general.

What's your favorite drink?

Water and Coffee

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

At a football match or travelling

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The Athletic
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