Holly Wright
(She/Her)
England
As seen in:
Vital Football,
Blogarama
Covers:
Football
Doesn't Cover:
Politics
@UDOFootyJourno student. Editor and writer for @LowerTiers. Senior @ManUtdWomen Writer at @Since71blog. @dcfcofficial correspondent for @VitalFootballUK
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Holly Wright’s Biography
Read Full Bio →I’m Holly Wright, a freelance sports journalist and UDO Footy Journo student passionate about uncovering the stories behind football at every level.
As editor and writer for Lower Tiers, I focus on the lower divisions of English football, blending match reporting, tactical analysis, and human-interest features to bring the game to life for fans. I also serve as a senior Manchester United Women writer at Since 71 Blog, covering matches, player profiles, and team features, and was recently promot…
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See all 18 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
My first unpaid job was writing about women's football for a company called Impetus
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
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