Authors
Meet the SportsBoom Authors Our team of expert writers are dedicated to bring you closer to the sports you love.
At SportsBoom UK, our passionate and experienced authors deliver the latest updates, in-depth analysis, compelling stories, and expert guides on a wide range of sports. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the game, they break down key moments, strategies, and player performances to give you a fresh perspective. Whether it’s match insights or behind-the-scenes narratives, our authors ensure you stay informed and engaged. Explore the world of sports through the voices of those who know it best!
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.
Ryan Liberty is a sportswriter who engages readers with a unique, conversational and entertaining diction and tone. Given his passion for football, horseracing, formula 1 and tennis – to just name a few – related topics, he has contributed to various publications around South Africa mainly as well as abroad. Ryan is often associated with insightful and intriguing content. From previews, predictions and everything in-between, Ryan’s work combines in-depth anyalysis with a love for sport and betting. Suitable for a global audience, Ryan continues to deliver work to fellow sports enthusiasts.
A dedicated sports lover with a wealth of experience in the sports betting world, Marc Strydom has mostly worked as an Editor-in-chief of a sports betting newspaper in South Africa. Marc’s enthusiasm covers many sports, though he is most passionate about football and the NBA. He has covered a wide range of topics on multiple respected platforms.
With almost three decades worth of experience in the sports industry, Tim is a high-level writer, having worked for football clubs Arsenal FC and Millwall FC, as well as boxing news websites British Boxing News, Boxing Social and Global Boxing News. His boxing pieces have featured in Boxing News Magazine, national newspapers, plus many other major news outlets.
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.
Louis Hobbs is an esteemed authority on all matters sports-related. His wealth of knowledge and experience in sports make him an expert, especially when it comes to darts and snooker, which are his passions. Louis also has a deep affection for US sports, with basketball and American football his favourites.
Nigel Naicker brings a decade of sports writing expertise, covering football’s biggest leagues, including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, alongside cricket and UFC. A dedicated storyteller since 2014, he now joins the SportsBoom team, eager to deliver in-depth and engaging narratives across multiple sports.
Lucie is a content specialist with extensive expertise in the iGaming and Sports betting industries. With a strong background in PR and Marketing Communications, she excels at crafting engaging casino and slot reviews that resonate with players.
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.
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.
Chad Nagel lives and breathes sports, with over a decade of experience in the sports and betting industry. From leading Soccer Betting News, South Africa’s go-to soccer betting publication, to contributing insightful articles for global platforms like SPORTbible, Sports Illustrated, and Combat Sports UK, his expertise and analysis have earned recognition in the field. Whether breaking down the latest football trends or diving into combat sports analysis, Chad’s passion for the game shines through in every piece he writes.
Henry Cheal is a versatile freelance sports journalist with extensive experience in the industry. Henry writes about football, darts, snooker, the NBA, the NFL and motorsport for multiple websites. He has previously worked at the 2024 World Snooker Championship after earning a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism from UCFB in 2023.
Bruce Douglas has more than 12 years of experience in print and online media, including on-the-pitch coverage of sports such as football, rugby and cricket. He transformed his desire for knowledge into a thriving career at all levels of news coverage, before specialising in sports writing and copy-editing.