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24 year-old third year Sports Journalism student at the University of Sunderland. Based in Stockon-on-Tees. Predominantly interested in sports journalism, particularly Football and American Football, but open to any work.

Head of Media - Seaham Red Star Football Club: August 2023-present.

Published at: Football League World, Gazette Boro/Teesside Live, Sunderland Echo, A Love Supreme, Spark Sunderland, SportsByte.

Founder and host of the We Talk Seahawks Podcast.

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Leeds must sign Zion Suzuki, the history-making star who won year's supply of biscuits

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By James Barker Verified, James Barker
| MOT Leeds News
Leeds United have been linked with signing Zion Suzuki, with the Japanese goalkeeper enjoying quite the rise in recent years. With Karl Darlow out of contract, Illan Meslier confirmed to be leaving this summer and Lucas Perri underwhelming in his debut season, Leeds need a new goalkeeper this summer. Daniel Farke is constructing a very exciting squad for the future, but that could be undone if he can't find a reliable and long-term pair of hands between the sticks.
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Karlan Grant whereabouts revealed as West Brom contract jeopardy continues

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By James Barker Verified
| West Brom News
Karlan Grant has shared a series of images to social media showing himself on holiday, as his West Bromwich Albion future hangs in the balance. The 28-year-old is set to see his West Brom contract expire at the end of this month, meaning a decision will have to be made in the coming days. Having played 27 times in the Championship for Albion last season, the versatile forward netted just four times and failed to provide an assist.
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Leeds United zero in on £20m-plus midfielder that Everton wanted to sign

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By James Barker Verified
| MOT Leeds News
Leeds United are honing in on securing the signature of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles. Central midfield doesn't feel like a pressing issue for Daniel Farke to address in the transfer market this summer, but you can never have enough quality in the engine room. 22-year-old Charles would bring quality and potential in abundance to Elland Road, having enjoyed an excellent 2025-26 season in the Championship with Southampton.
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