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Jim Munro

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National newspaper journalist over three decades, grumpy #westham fan. On @YouTube as gamer @BadLadDad

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Jim Munro’s Biography

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Former Football Editor of The Sunday Times (1991 to 2006), Digital Sports Editor of The Sun (2006 to 2015) and Head of Editorial at LiveScore (2019 to 2024). Presently running Munro Media and writing for Gambling Industry News.

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World Cup 2026 - Odds & Betting Tips 07/07 - NetBet UK

World Cup 2026 - Odds & Betting Tips 07/07 - NetBet UK

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World Cup 2026 - Odds & Betting Tips 06/07 - NetBet UK

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World Cup 2026 - Odds & Betting Tips 04/07 - NetBet UK

World Cup 2026 - Odds & Betting Tips 04/07 - NetBet UK

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World Cup 2026 - Odds & Betting Tips 03/07 - NetBet UK

World Cup 2026 - Odds & Betting Tips 03/07 - NetBet UK

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World Cup 2026 - Odds & Betting Tips 02/07 - NetBet UK

World Cup 2026 - Odds & Betting Tips 02/07 - NetBet UK

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World Cup 2026 - Odds & Betting Tips 01/07 - NetBet UK

World Cup 2026 - Odds & Betting Tips 01/07 - NetBet UK

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Philip Byrnes Cleared Of Deliberately Falling At Wexford

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By Jim Munro
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Philip Byrnes has been cleared of deliberately falling from race leader Redwood Queen during a hurdle meeting at Wexford on May 28 last year. A referrals committee of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) has decided that Byrnes was unseated due to “poor horsemanship”. Byrnes had won five of the previous nine races in which he had ridden the mare, so the dramatic nature of his surprise exit caused an outcry on social media.
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Lucas Paqueta Booked Four Minutes Into First Start For Flamengo

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By Jim Munro
| Sportscasting Verified
It took Lucas Paqueta just four minutes to earn a yellow card in his first full start for new club Flamengo following his £36.5 million move from West Ham. The flamboyant Brazil midfielder was making just his second appearance since rejoining his boyhood club. Paqueta left West Ham having had to play under a cloud of suspicion created by a Premier League investigation into alleged spot-fixing charges.
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How Many Nine Dart Finishes At BetMGM Premier League Darts?

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By Jim Munro
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Home / Betting / How Many Nine Darters Have Been Thrown At BetMGM Premier League Darts? Updated –Feb 4, 2026 We publish independently audited content meeting strict editorial standards. Ads on our site are served by Google AdSense and are not controlled or influenced by our editorial team. The 2026 BetMGM Premier League Darts steps up to the oche for the first time this week in Newcastle, with an extra incentive for the eight tungsten titans doing battle.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Working on the results desk at The Sunday Times

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, many many moons ago.

How is social media changing news?

These days news can be instant from a multitude of sources. The skill as a journalist is in knowing the story behind the news.