By Simon Wilkes

Simon Wilkes is an accomplished digital project manager and senior leader with over 25 years’ experience in digital media, content strategy and SEO.

He has a solid background developed in sports journalism, working for Sky Sports Digital Media, TEAMtalk Media Group, 365 Media Group and Press Association Sport.

Simon achieved a 2-1 BA (HONS) degree in journalism at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, graduating in 1997, when he joined PA Sport as a reporter based in Leeds.

England star Elliot Anderson and former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey
Arthur Fery
Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has told new Reds boss Andoni Iraola that Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott could be a ‘massive asset’ for the Merseyside giants.
Ryan Fox wins the 2026 Open
England captain Harry Kane and Three Lions fans
Andy Flower RCB coach England cricket
Lionel Messi Argentina Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal
Thomas Tuchel England
Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel after loss to Argentina
England v India cricket badges
England midfielder Jude Bellingham and former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey
Thomas Tuchel, England & Lionel Messi, Argentina
Justin Rose, 2026 Open
Former Liverpool and Fulham star John Arne Riise was surprised to see former Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa rock up to Craven Cottage and replace Marco Sila.
John Arne Riise and Emile Heskey
The 2026 Open, Royal Birkdale
Rob Key and Brendon McCullum
England head coach Thomas Tuchel and former Three Lions striker Emile Heskey
Argentina captain Lionel Messi and former England winger Chris Waddle
Former Norway star Riise has recalled the infamous 1981 commentary line when his side defeated England - and hopes his country can give Thomas Tuchel’s team “one hell of a beating”
Harry Brook dazzled in a 146-run partnership with Phil Salt as England hammered India by nine wickets to go 3-0 up in the five-match T20I series with India on Thursday night.
Former England winger Waddle says every team has to rely on its star players - and Bellingham and Kane are Thomas Tuchel’s main men.
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner and Jermaine Jenas