Authors

Shane is a seasoned sports journalist and one of the most recognisable voices in the snooker pressroom. From Ronnie O’Sullivan to Zhao Xintong, he has sat down with the sport’s biggest names and broken hundreds of front-page national stories.

Alongside his work for SportsBoom, Shane regularly freelances for national outlets including the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, and Daily Star.

While cricket is Shane’s true passion, particularly Test cricket, he keeps it largely separate from his professional work. But don’t expect him to be sold on The Hundred as the future of the game.

Having written for national newspapers and respected publications for 25 years, Neil brings a wealth of experience as both a writer and journalist. In the past three years, he has done freelance work for BBC Sport.

Lucie Turner is an experienced freelance content writer who has carved out a strong niche in the iGaming and casino space. Since 2015, she has worked with a wide range of international clients across the UK, US, and Europe, building a reputation for producing content that is both informative and genuinely engaging.

Louis Hobbs is the Sports Editor at SportsBoom, overseeing daily coverage across a wide range of sports while shaping the site’s editorial direction and breaking news agenda.

When he’s not editing the website from home or SportsBoom’s London office, Louis can usually be found in the darts or snooker press room. He has covered both sports extensively for SportsBoom, reporting live from venues for over three years and building strong relationships across the professional circuits.

With a background in interviews, exclusives and live event reporting, Louis combines on-the-ground insight with sharp editorial judgement to ensure SportsBoom delivers authoritative, engaging and timely sports journalism.

Ekrem Konur is a well-known football transfer specialist and journalist, respected worldwide for breaking exclusive stories. Over the years, he has built strong working relationships with leading international outlets including Marca, AS, Mundo Deportivo, Bild, Record, Daily Mirror, CaughtOffside, Goal and ESPN.

My name is Dean, AKA The Stat Man. I am a Sports Betting Analyst who uses math, algorithms, probability and logic to create my posts. I live in the UK, on the outskirts of London but my background and heritage is Irish. I'm an avid Manchester United fan who sees following them as a religion. Sport is pretty much my life, as I live and breathe it daily. If there is something I don't know, it's probably not worth knowing as I have over 20 years industry experience and insight.

Charles Perrin is a seasoned sports and betting journalist with a career built around delivering insightful, engaging, and SEO-savvy content for a global digital audience. With a focus on football, NBA, NHL, golf, and a wide range of other sports, Charles has spent over a decade creating content that blends analysis, tips, and features in a way that keeps readers coming back.

Marc Strydom is a passionate sports enthusiast with a particular love for football and the NBA. He has built a respected career in the sports betting industry, most notably as Editor-in-Chief at Hollywoodbets, where he led the production of the widely-read newspaper, Soccer Betting News.

Claudia Hartley is a versatile content writer and editor with a strong footing in digital publishing, particularly within the iGaming and affiliate space. With nearly a decade of experience, she has built a reputation for producing clear, engaging, and well-researched content that connects with readers while meeting SEO goals.

David Cook is a Freelance Writer who works across a range of media-related roles in the gaming industry; a space David has worked in since 2014. David is a former editor of a B2B gaming publication. He is an NCTJ-qualified journalist and also holds a degree in sports journalism.

Farah Barry is an experienced SEO content writer and content strategist with a strong background in digital marketing and the iGaming industry. With over a decade of experience across content, CRM, and brand management, she brings a well-rounded and commercially focused approach to everything she creates.

A sports journalist with a focus on cricket, Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya is based in India. He specializes in news writing, features, and profiles, and is particularly adept at crafting human-interest stories that explore the world of cricket on and off the field. With a strong command of statistics and data-driven narratives, he has also extended his expertise to new media as a podcaster and talk show host.

With seven years of dedicated experience in the iGaming sector, Anders is a specialist in content creation and strategic implementation. His expertise spans both the casino and betting industries, particularly within Nordic markets.

Sam is a British content writer who’s now living in the Netherlands. He has 5+ years of experience producing SEO content for casino and sports bettors in Tier-1 markets. Working on campaigns for brands like Buzz Bingo, Paddy Power, Betfred, and Sun Bingo, he’s written 1M+ words of content spanning casino reviews, sportsbook reviews, slot guides, betting strategies, and industry news.

Bruce Douglas is an experienced editor and copywriting professional with a proven track record in shaping high-quality content across multiple platforms. With a career spanning journalism, editorial management, and digital content strategy, he brings a keen eye for detail and a passion for precision to every project he works on.

With over ten years dedicated to writing about sports, sports betting, and iGaming, Luke offers a unique perspective on the industry's significant transformation. His passion for football, blackjack, and live dealer games keeps him at the forefront of the sports betting and iGaming scenes.

Chad’s career in the sports betting industry began in October 2013 when he joined Hollywoodbets. During his time there, he wrote football betting content for the Hollywoodbets Sports Blog and contributed extensively to their weekly betting publication, Soccer Betting News. His work and leadership eventually led to him being appointed Editor-in-Chief of the publication in February 2016. 

With over two decades of experience in iGaming and sports betting, Ziv brings a wealth of industry knowledge. His passion for writing began in his school years, where he distinguished himself as the editor of the school newspaper.

Henry Cheal is a versatile sports journalist and content creator, known for bringing energy, insight, and a conversational tone to his work. With a passion for motorsports, football, NFL, NBA, and a range of other sports, Henry has built a career that combines in-depth analysis with engaging storytelling for a global audience.

Dimitris Manakos is a Greek sports journalist and Editor-in-Chief of England365.gr, the largest Greek website dedicated exclusively to English football.

He is also involved in international collaborations, contributing to platforms like Wearebrighton and JustArsenal, while currently developing long-term editorial projects focused on Arsenal FC and its global impact.

Driven by a passion for football and storytelling, Dimitris aims to create meaningful content that connects fans with the people and stories behind the game.

Richard comes to SportsBoom with more than a decade of iGaming and sports betting experience behind him, and we're delighted to have such a respected writer on our books.

Jo Davies is a content writer with a well-rounded background that brings a practical, real-world edge to her work. Before moving into writing, she built experience across a range of industries, including health and safety, administration, petrochemical, medical, skills training, and hospitality. That journey has helped shape her ability to communicate clearly and approach topics with structure and understanding.

Carla Naude is a young energetic and experienced lady who has a passion for the iGaming industry and loves writing articles. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for the online gambling industry. She strives to make an effort to provide gamblers and readers with top-quality articles and informational guides.

Nigel Naicker is a dynamic sports media professional with a strong track record in content creation, digital marketing, and communications within football and the broader sports industry. His career blends hands-on experience in media, PR, and operations with a deep understanding of digital content strategy, making him a versatile voice in sports media.

Ryan Liberty is a sportswriter known for his conversational style and ability to make content feel both engaging and easy to follow. With a genuine passion for sport, his work is driven by a love for football, horseracing, Formula One, and tennis, among others, allowing him to cover a wide range of topics with confidence.

Angelique Visser is a dedicated sports writer who channels her love for soccer, golf, and rugby into her work. Having written for prominent sports publications, she excels at delivering sharp match previews and post-game analyses. A lifelong supporter of Real Madrid and Ernie Els, Angelique combines detailed statistical insights with her personal passion for the game.

Having written for a wide variety of websites and publications, including popular UK betting newspaper The Racing & Football Outlook, Bradley has produced a wealth of sports betting articles, covering topics such as betting guides, value betting tips, match previews, match reports, stats and analysis pieces and news. Bradley is also passionate about creative writing, and he also enjoys travelling and working in different places, becoming a digital nomad in early 2024.

Daniel Smyth is an experienced gambling content writer who’s been in the game for over 20 years. Initially a poker player and writer for WPT Poker Magazine, he eventually expanded his repertoire to include all forms of gambling. Today, he’s produced thousands of articles on sports betting, casino gaming, and poker for the industry’s biggest outlets, including talkSPORT, Gambling.com, and PokerScout. His favourite sports are boxing and MMA.

James Fuller is an experienced iGaming copywriter. Having worked in the industry for 10+ years, he specialises in sports betting and online casinos. James has worked for Coral, Talksport, Clickout Media, and other leading operators. He has produced hundreds of bookmaker reviews, betting tips, and player guides. James has worked in the UK, US, CA, AU, ZA, and other English-speaking markets.

Since he broke loose from the shackles of long hours huddled up in a hot classroom learning Mandarin Chinese and Pinyin at the famous Confucius Institute, UNIZIK, Emmanuel Chinaza has embraced sports and football in particular, and it helped that he grew up in the football-crazy city of Anambra.

Nathan has over a decade of knowledge and experience, both as a former professional sportsperson and journalist. Nathan, a former radio sports presenter and producer is an award-winning community radio sports producer/presenter.

Having written and edited articles on iGaming news and sites for several years, Wayne Goodchild brings extensive expertise across various markets, with a particular focus on the UK.

Deep within football’s inner circles, the Transfer Mole uncovers secrets from agents and club insiders across Europe, bringing you exclusive transfer news before it breaks.

Ongama Gcwabe is an experienced Sports Journalist based in South Africa. In his career, Ongama’s work has been published in the country’s biggest newspapers company, Independent Newspapers, and some of the leading news and sports websites including IOL Sport.

Wendy Prinsloo is a spirited writer with a deep passion for Formula 1, Football, and Rugby. Her engaging narratives have appeared in various sports betting publications, where she delivers insightful content. A devoted fan of the Springboks, Wendy combines her love for sports with a flair for accessible storytelling.

Umed Sewdutt comes from a background of iGaming and sports betting with over 5 years of experience and a long time content specialist across football, cricket, MMA and tennis. He has drove high performing content across Hollywoodbets, The Offside Line and Sports Guru in form of match previews and reviews,bet slips and analysis.

Mitchelle is a skilled iGaming writer who is passionate about creating precise, trustworthy, and well-researched casino content. She specializes in gambling, betting, casino, and iGaming content. She has extensive experience working with leading writing agencies and gaming platforms. Her main focus is creating fact-based content across reviews, guides, and betting insights.