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Currently studying Sport Journalism at the University of Salford. Write mainly about sport, in particular football.

Featured by Manchester Evening News, Birmingham Mail, Manchester United, Fleetwood Town, These Football Times among others.

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2017 Greater Manchester Sport Awards Honours the Region's Sporting Triumphs

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Greater Manchester Sports Awards 'Unsung Hero Award' Sponsor and Finalists Announced

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Greater Manchester Sports Awards 'Volunteer of the Year Award' Sponsor and Finalists Announced

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Greater Manchester Sports Awards 'Sports Achiever Award' Sponsor and Finalists Announced

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Unai Emery sends message to Liverpool after Aston Villa drops points in top-five race

May 12, 2026 |

By Michael Plant

| MSN UK

Michael Plant Unai Emery has said he is “so motivated” for Friday's game against Liverpool, despite the looming prospect of Aston Villa's Europa League final. “We can see other teams' examples; it is not easy to compete, performing in Europe and to compete performing in the Premier League in both. “We are doing [it] in the Europa League, but at the same time, we are competing again to be in the Champions League next year — hopefully through the league or hopefully through the Europa League.

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Liverpool handed boost in Champions League race without even kicking a ball

May 02, 2026 |

By Michael Plant

| Yahoo Sport UK

Liverpool was handed a boost in its pursuit of a Champions League finish on Saturday, after Brighton was beaten by Newcastle. It means a victory for the Reds against Manchester United on Sunday could secure a top-five spot this season, and a place in Europe’s premier competition next term. Following Brighton's defeat, it must now win all its remaining league matches this season and hope Liverpool loses its last four, to overhaul the Reds’ 58-point tally.

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Virgil van Dijk has 'no idea' what future holds for Liverpool star facing exit

Apr 29, 2026 |

By Michael Plant

| Yahoo Sport UK

Virgil van Dijk has admitted he has no idea whether Alisson will be a Liverpool player next season, but said he wants the Reds to retain the services of the "best goalkeeper in the world." There is uncertainty surrounding the Brazilian’s future, despite him signing a one-year contract extension last month. With Giorgi Mamardashvili waiting in the wings and interest from Juventus in the experienced stopper, speculation has risen that Liverpool may cash in on Alisson, who turns 34 later this year.

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