The Midlands Cricket Podcast: Aadil Ali - South Asian Cricket Academy The Midlands Cricket Podcast: Aadil Ali - South Asian Cricket Academy

Last Sunday saw my second interview for Switch Sport's Midlands Cricket Podcast air!

I had the pleasure of interviewing ex-Leicestershire batter and current South Asian Cricket Academy coach Aadil Ali🏏

Listen via the link below for Aadil's story 👇

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I have created an online portfolio with links to all my Sports Journalism work and experience ✍️

Feel free to check it out and share!

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Incredibly excited to say I’m going to be mentored by @theguardian.com Chief Sports Writer @barneyronay.bsky.social for the next 12 months!

All thanks to the @johnschofieldtrust.bsky.social for setting up this opportunity 🗞️

Brook and McCullum deserve praise for finding England’s Moeen Ali replacement The England Men’s cricket team management have faced a lot of criticism in the past year. A tough Ashes series Down Under left Head Coach Brendon McCullum staring down the possibility of losing his…

Had this piece ready before today's game but another POTM award for Will Jacks makes it even more relevant 👀

#EngvsNZ #Cricket

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Liam Mandeville – the definition of a football fan’s dream player Loyalty, talent and hard work. Three things that all football fans want from players at their club. Once a player has those three quantities, they more often than not assert themselves as a club le…

I've written a piece about Chesterfield's Liam Mandeville and what makes him a fan favourite among supporters✍️

Appreciate any reads and shares🔵

#Spireites

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Liverpool Among Premier League Teams Watching European Wonderkid Reigning champions Liverpool are one of five Premier League sides battling it out for Greek teenage sensation Konstantinos Karetsas. The 17-year-old

The Reds are one of five top-flight teams interested in the Greek teenager✍️

#LFC #EFC #SAFC #afcb #NUFC

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Ranking Aston Villa's Top Five Signings of the Monchi Era After an awful opening four games of the Premier League season, which have produced just three points and one goal for Aston Villa, the club's president

With the President of Football Operations having stepped down, I've ranked the Villans' top five signings during his time at the club✍️

#AVFC

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🚨 MATCH PREVIEW 🚨

A big match for Derbyshire begins tomorrow morning!

@jamesedesport.bsky.social has the preview 👇

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Wycombe Wanderers Set to Welcome Premier League Forward League One club Wycombe Wanderers are reportedly signing a new striker on transfer deadline day in the shape of soon-to-be new Nottingham Forest man

The Chairboys have been lined up as a loan destination for the former Chelsea man✍️

#Chairboys #NFFC #CFC

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Walsall Agree Deal for League One Defender League Two side Walsall are set to make their first signing of transfer deadline day with the loan arrival of Stockport County defender Jid Okeke. The

The Saddlers are set to confirm the arrival of another talented loan player✍️

#Saddlers #StockportCounty

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Oldham Athletic Set for Signing of Premier League Striker League Two outfit Oldham Athletic are without a win in their first season back in the EFL, but are aiming to improve their fortunes with the addition of

The young forward is close to a family reunion✍️

#oafc #twitterclarets

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🚨 MATCH PREVIEW 🚨

@jamesedesport.bsky.social’s preview of Chesterfield vs Crawley Town is now available to read via the link below 👇

#Spireites

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West Ham United Star Wanted by Three Premier League Sides West Ham United's season has started disastrously and things could get worse as interest in key midfielder Lucas Paquetá grows. The Brazilian

The Brazilian could leave the Hammers before tomorrow's deadline✍️

#WHU #COYS #EFC #AVFC

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Hull City Attacker Set for La Liga Move Championship side Hull City are close to seeing the departure of attacker Abu Kamara, with the Tigers in advanced talks with La Liga outfit Getafe over a

A deal for the former Norwich City and Portsmouth man could be completed in the coming days✍️

#hcafc

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Our preview of tonight’s huge local derby is available to read here! 👇

Written by @jamesedesport.bsky.social

#Spireites

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So…there’s a pretty big game tomorrow…

Here’s @jamesedesport.bsky.social with the big preview! 👇

#Spireites

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Here’s our preview of the next match for Derbyshire Falcons 🏏

Written by @jamesedesport.bsky.social

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Here’s our preview of today’s Chesterfield game!

Following the news from last night, new loan signing James Berry will also be available for selection!

Written by @jamesedesport.bsky.social

#Spireites

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Match Preview: Darlington vs Chorley Words: James Ede, Image: David Airey THE 2025/26 Enterprise National League North season kicks off this weekend, with Andy Preece’s Chorley side travelling to Darlington in their season-opener. The Ma...

Delighted to say I’ve started a new role as a Media Assistant at Chorley FC

Here’s my first match preview ahead of this weekend’s game against Darlington✍️

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You can now read our preview of tomorrow’s Derbyshire Falcons game 👇

Written by @jamesedesport.bsky.social

#DCCC #WeAreDerbyshire

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Blackburn Rovers Man Wanted By League One Sides Blackburn Rovers are receiving interest from two League One clubs regarding young defender Jake Batty. The 20-year-old had a successful loan at

The two sides started off the season with 3 points and are now looking to make another signing✍️

#Rovers #WeAreImps #rufc

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Birmingham City Target Bundesliga Forward to Strengthen Attack Whilst facing competition for Ajax forward Chuba Akpom, Championship side Birmingham City have turned their attention to Werder Bremen's Marvin Ducksch as

The Blues have another option in mind if a move for Chuba Akpom is not completed✍️

#BCFC

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Here’s our preview of today’s Derbyshire Falcons game 👇

Written by @jamesedesport.bsky.social

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Chesterfield Have Bid Rejected For League Two Defender League Two side Chesterfield have failed in their attempt to sign Accrington Stanley's Benn Ward, with an initial bid being turned down by the Lancashire

The Spireites may revisit a deal for the young centre-back✍️

Read my analysis of how he compared to the Blues' current defenders last season👇

#Spireites #ASFC

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Preview: Do Chesterfield Have What It Takes For Promotion? - Opinion After reaching the play-off semi-finals last season, Chesterfield are hoping for automatic promotion in 2025/26, but can Paul Cook guide the club to a

My preview of how the Spireites will fare this season✍️

#Spireites

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Our preview of Derbyshire’s next match is now available to read! 👇

Written by @jamesedesport.bsky.social

#DCCC #WeAreDerbyshire

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Former Derby County Man Set for Loan Return From Premier League Side Championship side Derby County are expected to announce the return of Crystal Palace midfielder David Ozoh this week. The 20-year-old made only 12

The young midfielder is expected to return to the Rams this week✍️

#DCFC #CPFC

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Please give @jamesedesport.bsky.social a warm welcome to the NDR Sport team!

James will write match previews for @chesterfieldfc.bsky.social ⚽️ games and Derbyshire 🏏 matches going forward on the NDR website!

#Spireites #DCCC #WeAreDerbyshire

Leeds United Secure Meslier Replacement Ahead of Premier League Return Championship winners Leeds United have agreed a deal for a new goalkeeper to join the club following severe criticism towards last season's number one

The Whites are set to announce the signing of a new number one✍️

#LUFC

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League One Club Have Bid Rejected for Exciting Cheltenham Town Winger Barnsley have had an initial offer for Cheltenham Town's Jordan Thomas turned down by the League Two side, with the Tykes weighing up a second bid for the

The Robins may face a battle to keep their man this summer amidst interest from League One✍️

#ctfc #BarnsleyFC

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