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Alex Waite

In July 2019 I left a long-term career in teaching to pursue my dream career as a football writer. 

I write news, opinion articles, match reports, analysis pieces and interviews for local and national publications in print and online. I also create SEO-optimised news and opinion features about English, European and women's football, using well sourced facts, quotes, and statistics to create topical articles. 

My passion lies in creating accurate, well-written and informative pieces that are relevant to the latest developments and occurrences within the game. I am a passionate football fan first and foremost and like to use my knowledge of the sport to engage readers.

For any enquiries, contact Alex at alexwaite@mail.com

Featured Articles

Goalkeeper.com •

Krisztián Hegyi Exclusive: Thriving Under Pressure

The pressure on youngster Krisztián Hegyi, on loan at Stevenage from West Ham, to perform in his first season in senior football is something that he's thriving on.

A goalkeeper’s senior debut can be daunting - one where the nerves often get the better of even the most prepared professionals.

But some flourish under that same pressure.

Krisztián Hegyi was handed his first senior start for Stevenage in August 2023 after joining on loan from West Ham. Thrust into first-team action by Steve Evan

Late Jhon Duran show saves point for Aston Villa against Liverpool | Flashscore.com

Substitute Jhon Durán struck twice late on as Aston Villa came back from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw against Liverpool, avoiding back-to-back Premier League (PL) defeats for the first time this season in the process.

Liverpool wanted to gift Jürgen Klopp a fitting farewell present to commemorate his final away game as the club’s manager and the Reds drew a beaming smile from the German coach in the opening minutes after Emiliano Martínez fumbled Harvey Elliott’s deflected cross into his o
Football News, Views & Transfer Rumours | Football •

Will an English player win the Ballon d'Or in 2024?

Will an English player win the Ballon d'Or in 2024? Several English players plying their trade across Europe are at the top of their game and in contention to win football’s prestigious award.

Only four Englishmen have won the Ballon d'Or since 1956. Michael Owen was the most recent to claim the award in 2001, joining former greats Kevin Keegan, Bobby Charlton and Sir Stanley Matthews.

Check out the latest odds and predictions for the leading English candidates for the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

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Football News, Views & Transfer Rumours | Football •

Saarbrucken DFB Pokal odds: How the giant killers got here

Saarbrucken DFB Pokal odds have the 3. Liga side as rank outsiders against top-flight Borussia Monchengladbach in the quarter-final this Tuesday.

The minnows from Saarland cannot be written off though, considering the big scalps the club have taken in this season’s DFB Pokal. Saarbucken’s cup run started in August when they defeated second-tier Karlsruher SC 2-1. In the following round, the 3. Liga club produced one of their greatest-ever performances to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 before another st
The Real EFL - REAL News REAL Opinion REAL Stats R •

Two Issues Dave Challinor Must Address in Stockport County’s League Two Title Push – Opinion - The Real EFL

Stockport County were flying high in League Two in mid-November after the Hatters shot to the top of the table following 12 consecutive league wins.

It wasn’t just the run itself that caught the eye, but the manner of victories over some of League Two’s toughest opponents emphasised the club’s true title credentials. A 2-1 victory at AFC Wimbledon kickstarted the upturn in form for Dave Challinor’s side. Following wins against MK Dons (2-1) and Wrexham (5-0) provided the catalyst for confidence

Jamie Young: Brisbane, Berkshire, Brendan, And Back

A life in goalkeeping that took one man to the other side of the world and back…

Like many young Australians, Jamie Young loved playing sports. After being raised in a strict Brisbane household by a Scottish father and a Sri Lankan mother, Young had firm boundaries from a young age. There were no house parties and excessive socialising was off the cards. But this firm grounding, along with a love of football, gave Young the focus, determination and diligence to pursue a professional football ca
The Cult of Calcio •

Serie A Transfer Market Stories: Trailblazing Trevor Francis at Samp

Before Trevor Francis and Sampdoria linked up in 1982, very few English players had broken into Serie A football. Francis’ move to the Italian top flight marked an unusual occurrence in European football. But, the Englishman was known for breaking new ground throughout his career.

During the 1970s, Francis broke through the ranks at Birmingham City and went on to win the European Cup at Nottingham Forest twice under Brian Clough. Francis also rose to fame when he became the first £1 million Eng

Why Are There So Few Female Goalkeeper Coaches?

Over 95% of teams in the top four tiers of English football and the top two in Wales and Scotland last season had male goalkeeper coaches coaching female players.

Jim Hepworth, goalkeeper coach at London Bees and the Women’s Army team looked into the topic as part of his MSc Sports Performance dissertation at Stirling University.

He found that over 95% of teams in the top four tiers of English football and the top two in Wales and Scotland last season had male goalkeeper coaches coaching femal

How Do Different Sports Help Goalkeepers Develop?

Some of the world’s best goalkeepers have benefitted from playing multiple sports to a high standard.

From world-renown names to regional heroes, goalkeepers past and present have drawn on a plethora of different sports to improve their performance, and often excelled in them before or after life in professional football.

The only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d’Or, former Soviet Union player Lev Yashin played bandy and ice hockey for his country. Former Chelsea and Czech Republic goalkeeper Pe

Women's boxing in the UK: A brief history - Reader's Digest

Women’s boxing in the UK can be traced back to London in the early 18th century. Informal, bare-knuckle fights often took place on the streets of London in the 1700s and all-female contests were also documented.

The first-ever record of a female boxer was Londoner Elizabeth Wilkinson Stokes, known at the time as the “European Championess” of boxing.

Despite women’s involvement in the sport throughout its history, barriers were eventually created to prevent participation in modern times.

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Coaching, Cage Football And Casual Practice: Exploring Routes Into Goalkeeping

Many urban footballers in the UK develop their technical skills whilst playing casual matches in the local cages and small-sided pitches. Does this hamper goalkeeper development?

These tight spaces, within the high rises and traffic, provide essential footballing areas for players who may not have opportunities to practice elsewhere.

The importance of cage football and casual games in developing the technical skills of outfield players has been well documented in recent years. Some current Pre
The Sporting Blog •

Re-living Canada's 1986 World Cup Campaign —

Reflect on Canada’s World Cup Campaign in 1986 Canada qualified for their only ever football World Cup finals in 1986. Despite initial success and jubilation, the team experienced challenging preparations. The decline of US soccer before the 1986 World Cup in Mexico gave the Canucks a near impossible task to be competitive in the competition. Then, Tony Waiters’ side faced one of the toughest draws in the group stage to further their against-all-odds chances of success.

However, the experience
FanSided •

A new era for stadium food and sustainability

Sports teams are reducing their carbon footprint in the name of sustainability. Changing the food they serve in stadiums is a big piece of the puzzle.

Internationally, millions of sports fans travel to stadiums each year. This season, as the world tries to wrestle back some normality following the Covid-19 pandemic, the numbers of soccer supporters heading to live matches are booming as record-high numbers attended in person.

While there are huge benefits for the entire soccer world when fans
The Online Rule •

When Eagles Dare: Crystal Palace’s ‘legacy piece’

Every football club has a story to tell. Whether it’s the constant quest for greatness behind the scenes at Pep Guardiola’s Man City, or a painful downward spiral of AFC Sunderland and its impact on the city, the ins and outs of football clubs make for great entertainment.

Many football club stories have been told through the sports docuseries medium in recent seasons. Unprecedented access for camera crews has allowed access to players, coaches, backroom staff and owners from pre-season to the
South London News •

Women’s football: Brilliant Baptiste helps Crystal Palace pile more misery on relegation-threatened London Bees

Bianca Baptiste scored or assisted all five goals as Crystal Palace produced a perfect display with a 5-0 victory over London Bees.

Baptiste and Coral-Jade Haines both scored twice in the first half before Kate Natkiel’s tap-in wrapped up a comprehensive FA Women’s Championship victory.

Both teams started brightly but Palace went closest early on, Kirsty Barton beat the Bees’ offside trap but Sarah Quantrill was on hand to deny the midfielder with a last-ditch interception.

The Bees responded
FanSided •

Madison Hammond is blazing a new path for American soccer

Madison Hammond is the first Native American woman to play in the NWSL. She’s working hard to make sure she’s just the first in a long line.

A 22-year culmination of hard work and passion came to a head for Madison Hammond on Sept. 26, 2020. She took to the field as a second-half substitute for OL Reign and became the first Native American female soccer player to play in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).

Family, coaches, friends and culture all influenced Hammond’s rise from playing f
Football London •

Chelsea on cloud nine as Bethany England nets in Bristol City thrashing

Reigning champions Chelsea recorded their first win of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League season with an emphatic 9-0 win over Bristol City this afternoon.

The nine goals came from nine different scorers at Kingsmeadow as the hosts bounced back from their 1-1 draw with Manchester United on the opening weekend.

Understandably, Chelsea boss Emma Hayes was delighted with her side's performance, with the champions bouncing back in style.

"I thought the team mirrored the training week we had," s

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