
A sports writer for the FANS. Analysis and inside info from UK-based sports specialist Lee Wellings, who has covered sports stories for 35 years as a writer, journalist, broadcaster & author. Mainly soccer. Includes 'The Fable Guy'.
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Developments in my work elsewhere mean I cannot currently commit to a flow of sports columns and analysis.
I think it’s only fair to pause all paid sports subscriptions indefinitely, and I’ve decided to refund active/renewed annual subscri...
Publish and be damned? It’s not always the right approach.
In nearly forty years of published writing and broadcasting I’ve always tried to be brave with what I’ve been prepared to offer up.
But I’ve also taken considerable care before hi...
The turmoil of Tottenham
Is relegation from the Premier League the end of the world? You’d think so the way it’s presented to us, the way they talk about it, the way we talk about it.
Premier League football is made for screens, not fans in the ground
No longer am I writing about the danger of football being stolen from the fans. It’s happened. It’s done.
A quick word on payments for annual subscribers to my Substack. Your support and interest remains greatly appreciated.
There’s just been a flurry of payments from those who signed up when I launched this content in March ‘24, but several h...
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The writers behind this newsletter.
The Sports Specialist. 35 years covering sports as author, broadcaster, journalist, analyst & consultant. Insight into those taking over our sports. Subscription includes soccer stories by ‘The Fable Guy’. Ex BBC, Sky News & ITN.
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