Shall We Talk About Journalism? Part 5: Match Reporting Under Pressure
Writing live can be difficult. When an editor tells you to file 'on the whistle,' you'd better be ready to push the button and send copy when the referee blows up or risk the wrath of your bosses
Note: I entered journalism without any training at the age of 29 but became Football Editor of The Times. I’ve written for many publications, including columns for The Independent and the Evening Standard. I’m now a freelance writer and host The Athletic’s Liverpool podcast
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