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Will Simpson

(He/Him)
England
As seen in: Purplegate, Substack, Paper Talk (2), pdc.tv
Covers:  All sports with a particular interest in football (Arsenal and Brighton especially) and darts.
Sport Journalist at the start of my career

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Will Simpson’s Biography

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Media Executive for the Professional Darts Corporation. Sport journalist who has just finished studying MA Sport Journalism at Brighton University and NCTJ Gold standard. Previously studied History at King’s College, London with First-class Honours. Passionate about darts and football with a particular interest in presenting and reporting. Experience in written reports, presenting, videography, editing with Premiere Pro, and creating social media and online content driven by SEO.

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Arteta: I started focusing on set pieces “ten years ago”

Arteta: I started focusing on set pieces “ten years ago”

Reported for Sky Sports News at Arsenal’s training ground alongside Dharmesh Sheth, covering the Crystal Pala…

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Summerville believes West Ham improvement will come

Summerville believes West Ham improvement will come

Reported for Sky Sports News on their digital team. Transcribed exclusive quotes from Crysencio Summerville a…

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Could Littler NOT QUALIFY for a Premier darts event? Breakdown:

Could Littler NOT QUALIFY for a Premier darts event? Breakdown:

A TikTok explainer piece, detailing how Littler might not qualify for the Players Championship Finals and how…

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Three KEY takeaways from World Grand Prix Round One

Three KEY takeaways from World Grand Prix Round One

A TikTok video discussing round one of the Darts World Grand Prix, presenting three key takeaways. Points mad…

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Springer claims remarkable maiden European Tour title in Budapest

Springer claims remarkable maiden European Tour title in Budapest

A written report for the PDC covering the European Tour Finals Day: Niko Springer completed an incredible run…

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Videography: Fabian Hurzeler's post-match press conference at Brighton 2-2 Tottenham

Videography: Fabian Hurzeler's post-match press conference at Brighton 2-2 Tottenham

Filmed the post match press conference of Fabian Hurzeler at Brighton vs Tottenham in the Premier League, wit…

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Brighton Blunder in 2-2 draw to Leicester

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By Will Simpson
| overtimeonline.co.uk
Will Simpson, writing with ISNTV Brighton were held by Leicester 2-2 as a grossly wasteful display in front of goal dented their European ambitions. The Seagulls could only score from Joao Pedro’s spot kick double either side of half-time, whereas Leicester scored their first Premier League goals since January 26 following Stephy Mavididi’s finish and Caleb Okoli’s set-piece header.
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Is Brighton’s path to Europe still on after painful Aston Villa defeat?

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By Will Simpson
| overtimeonline.co.uk
Will Simpson, writing with ISNTV Embed from Getty Images Few seasons in Premier League history have seen such a tight race for a place in Europe next season. With just over a month to go, seven points separate the seven teams between fourth and 10th. Brighton, following their 3-0 drubbing by fellow European hunters Aston Villa, sit in the middle of this pack at 8th. The loss may have dented the Seagulls’ ambitions of a first-ever Champions League venture.
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Humphries eyes Premier League hegemony in Brighton

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By Will Simpson
| overtimeonline.co.uk
Embed from Getty Images Luke Humphries will aim to extend his healthy lead at the top of the BetMGM Premier League when the darts arrives to Brighton for Night Five. Humphries overcame Luke Littler 6-4 in Exeter’s final last week for his second nightly win, which took the world number one to 15 points, seven clear of Littler in second. ‘Cool Hand’ Humphries won in Brighton in the Premier League last year, and begins his defence on the seaside against Rob Cross.
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How is social media changing news?

Fans become their own journalists. Comment sections are the equivalent of a punditry box...

Why did you become a journalist?

It's the second-best thing to playing the sports I love!

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

So far, my feature piece on Toby Bull. An inspiring journey - more stories to come!