Sports Journalists’ Association

1 week ago | sportsjournalists.co.uk | Jon Holmes

In May 1985, three disasters at football stadiums – St Andrew’s, Valley Parade, and Heysel – resulted in the deaths of nearly 100 fans, sending shockwaves through the British game and wider society; covering these tragic events were broadcasters Jimmy Hill and John Helm, who were commended for their sensitivity… By Philip Barker The moment when a car ploughed into crowds of people at Liverpool’s Premier League trophy parade meant journalists who had come to cover a football event once again...

1 week ago | sportsjournalists.co.uk | Jon Holmes

Fresh from being shortlisted in the Columnist category at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards, Kate Mason kindly spent time talking about all things sports broadcasting with SJA Academy members; here, News Associates’ Abi Akerman reflects on the main takeaways from a Mason masterclass… Sports presenter Kate Mason recently hosted a free Q&A for SJA Academy members, discussing pathways into the industry as well as her career, from presenting for beIN SPORTS in Doha to covering the Paris...

1 week ago | sportsjournalists.co.uk | Jon Holmes

A treasure trove of Goodison Park reminiscences from Everton’s opponents is sandwiched into an entertaining book reviewed by Eric Brown... BY ERIC BROWNThose who bothered to watch on television the full two hours or so of closure celebrations at Goodison Park will surely have been touched by certain moments. Even if you are not an Everton fan, the sight of a frail Tony Kay struggling to stay upright on the arm of a helper during the ex-players’ parade will have moved many viewers.

3 weeks ago | sportsjournalists.co.uk | Jon Holmes

Brian Glanville, known around the world as “the doyen of football writers”, has died at the age of 93; he spent nearly 30 years as Sunday Times football correspondent, and his many books – such as the essential “The Story of the World Cup” – have entertained and informed countless readers…By the SJAThe worlds of football and journalism are mourning the death of Brian Glanville, undoubtedly one of the finest sportswriters of all time, at the age of 93.

3 weeks ago | sportsjournalists.co.uk | Jon Holmes

This year’s SJA Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 12 June, starting at 12.30pm BST; meeting will be held online; SJA members are welcome to attend; prospective Committee members welcomed…This year’s Annual General Meeting of the Sports Journalists’ Association will be held on Thursday 12 June 2025. The AGM will be held online and is scheduled to begin at 12.30pm BST. The SJA is delighted to invite all members to attend, and a link will be made available.