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Oli Gent

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Covers:  Football, tennis, boxing, rugby.
Sports Reporter @TheLDNStandard. Formerly @TimesSport, @TNTSports, @DailyMirror. Views own.

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Oli Gent’s Biography

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Gold standard NCTJ-qualified sports journalist with six years experience across broadsheet, digital, and tabloid newsrooms. Specialising in football and tennis, I write accurate and concise copy to strict print and digital deadlines, delivering whistle match reports five minutes before the full-time whistle, features, exclusive interviews, and tactical analyses.

I have exclusivlely interviewed Premier League footballers Levi Colwill and Kristoffer Ajer, and I broke Phil Neville's exclusive admi…

Oli Gent’s Journalist Portfolio

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Phil Neville: Inter Miami are interested in Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets

Phil Neville: Inter Miami are interested in Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets

Exclusive Phil Neville interview, admitting Inter Miami's interest in Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.

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Levi Colwill: I've not spoken to Southgate . . . but an England call-up would be a dream

Levi Colwill: I've not spoken to Southgate . . . but an England call-up would be a dream

Exclusive Levi Colwill interview

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11 matches in 22 days - Sandhurst Town deserve their medals

11 matches in 22 days - Sandhurst Town deserve their medals

Investigative feature on Sandhurst Town's incredible end to the Combined Counties League Division One season,…

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Kristoffer Ajer: I liked that Frank pointed out my flaws before signing me

Kristoffer Ajer: I liked that Frank pointed out my flaws before signing me

Exclusive Kristtofer Ajer interview.

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David Bentley: Eric Cantona was my hero - but I had a rabbit called Gazza

David Bentley: Eric Cantona was my hero - but I had a rabbit called Gazza

Lessons from a Life in Sport with David Bentley, The Sunday Times

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Andy Murray reaches second-tier Challenger final in Aix-en-Provence

Andy Murray reaches second-tier Challenger final in Aix-en-Provence

First tennis report for the Sunday Times - Andy Murray's semi-final win at Aix-en-Provence.

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Ipswich vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

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Ipswich Town vs Liverpool LIVE Liverpool travel to Ipswich Town this evening still in search of their first win under Andoni Iraola. The Basque boss has come in from Bournemouth to replace Arne Slot, who was sacked earlier in the summer despite finishing fourth in the Premier League. In his first two top-flight outings so far, Iraola has overseen two 2-2 draws, at Newcastle United and at home with Nottingham Forest respectively.
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WSL: London City Lionesses v Manchester United

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London City Lionesses embark on another Women’s Super League campaign this evening when they play host to Manchester United. The big spenders have been up to their usual antics in the transfer window once more, landing some of women’s football’s star names. Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner, has arrived from Barcelona, while Mary Earps, the former United shot-stopper, now keeps goal for Eder Maestre’s side.
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How to watch Ipswich vs Liverpool: TV channel and live stream

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Bradley Barcola could make his debut for Liverpool tonight when they take on Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Andoni Iraola is still searching for his first win as the Reds' new manager having replaced Arne Slot in the technical area over the summer. The former Bournemouth boss has overseen two 2-2 draws with Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest in his opening two Premier League encounters.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I interned on the Daily Mirror's digital sports desk post-GCSEs.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have not. I'd like to.

How is social media changing news?

Breaking news is becoming more immediate, and leaks are becoming more frequent.