James Wright
James joined FootballBoard as senior editor after thirty years covering the English game — first on regional papers, then in the broadsheet press. He owns the long view: the retro features, the era-defining columns, the 'best ever' lists that frame today's stories against everything that came before. He prefers context to controversy, paragraph rhythm to hot takes, and proper full stops to tweet-bait.
By James
30 articlesFulham in Talks to Sign Rayo Vallecano's Andrei Ratiu
Fulham are in advanced discussions to bring Romania international Andrei Ratiu to Craven Cottage before Tuesday's transfer deadline, according to reports.
By James Wright · 29 Aug 2026Stats & FPLBBC Sport Daily Football Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge
BBC Sport's trio of daily football quizzes — Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser — offer fans a sharp mental workout every single day.
By James Wright · 29 Aug 2026Europa LeagueTrabzonspor Reject Tekke Resignation After Europa League Exit
Trabzonspor have refused to accept Fatih Tekke's resignation, insisting his decision to quit was driven by the 'intense emotional impact' of a heavy European defeat.
By James Wright · 28 Aug 2026OpinionBBC Sport's Daily Football Quizzes: How Well Do You Know the Game?
BBC Sport's trio of daily football quizzes — Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser — offer fans a sharp way to test their football knowledge every day.
By James Wright · 28 Aug 2026TransfersRangers' European Exit Deepens Questions Over McInnes Era
A wretched Conference League defeat in Jablonec has left Rangers without European football and without a clear identity under Derek McInnes.
By James Wright · 28 Aug 2026InternationalsNigeria Football Federation in Crisis After Mass Resignation
The entire leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation has stepped down, leaving the country's football in disarray after years of declining results and governance concerns.
By James Wright · 27 Aug 2026ChampionshipSwansea City sign Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio from Porto
Swansea City have bolstered their midfield with the signing of Canada vice-captain Stephen Eustaquio from Porto for a fee understood to be around £3.4 million.
By James Wright · 27 Aug 2026OpinionDortmund Rejuvenated But Bayern Remain Bundesliga's Benchmark
Borussia Dortmund's summer overhaul signals a smarter approach, yet Bayern Munich's relentless standards under Vincent Kompany make title rivals feel the mountain is steeper than ever.
By James Wright · 27 Aug 2026Champions LeagueSlovan Bratislava reach Champions League with extra-time magic
Cristian Martinez's audacious flick over the goalkeeper in extra time sends Slovan Bratislava through to the Champions League group stage at Celje's expense.
By James Wright · 27 Aug 2026Champions LeagueCeltic's Champions League Collapse Against LASK Exposes Deep Flaws
Celtic threw away a 4-0 aggregate lead to LASK in stunning fashion, with captain Callum McGregor branding his teammates 'passive' and 'scared' after another European capitulation.
By James Wright · 26 Aug 2026Champions LeagueCeltic's Champions League Collapse Against LASK Exposes Deep Flaws
Celtic squandered a 4-0 aggregate lead to crash out of the Champions League against LASK, with captain Callum McGregor left raging at a spineless capitulation in Linz.
By James Wright · 26 Aug 2026Champions LeagueO'Neill Takes Responsibility After Celtic's Staggering European Collapse
Martin O'Neill admitted Celtic are 'a million miles from the finished article' after they surrendered a four-goal aggregate lead to crash out to LASK.
By James Wright · 26 Aug 2026Premier LeagueWhy Crystal Palace Are Playing in White at Home in 2026-27
Crystal Palace have returned to a white home shirt for the first time since 2008-09, reviving a design rooted in the club's history from half a century ago.
By James Wright · 25 Aug 2026TransfersJed York Jailed in Ohio After Prostitution Arrest
Leeds United and Rangers co-owner Jed York has been convicted and jailed in Ohio after pleading no contest to charges arising from a prostitution sting operation.
By James Wright · 25 Aug 2026TransfersCeltic Intensify Pursuit of Torino Midfielder Gvidas Gineitis
Celtic are stepping up their interest in Lithuania international Gvidas Gineitis after taking a commanding 3-0 lead over LASK in their Champions League play-off.
By James Wright · 24 Aug 2026InternationalsScotland Manager Search, Dundee Derby & Scots Thriving in Serie A
BBC Sportsound's Sunday podcast covers the Dundee derby fallout, the ongoing Scotland manager hunt, and Scottish players making their mark in Italian football.
By James Wright · 23 Aug 2026OpinionFootball Quizzes: Why Testing Your Knowledge Matters
From 'Who Am I?' to Five in Five, daily football quizzes have become a staple for fans looking to sharpen their knowledge of the beautiful game.
By James Wright · 23 Aug 2026OpinionBBC Sport's Daily Football Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge
BBC Sport's trio of daily football quizzes — Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser — offer fans a sharp way to keep their football knowledge ticking over.
By James Wright · 23 Aug 2026ChampionshipLincoln City Back in the Championship After 65-Year Wait
Lincoln City returned to the Championship for the first time since 1961, losing 3-1 to Portsmouth but generating enormous pride and optimism at Sincil Bank.
By James Wright · 23 Aug 2026Premier LeagueStach's Late Free-Kick Ruins Glasner's Forest Debut
Anton Stach's whipped late free-kick gave Leeds United a 1-0 Premier League win at the City Ground, spoiling Oliver Glasner's first competitive match as Nottingham Forest head coach.
By James Wright · 22 Aug 2026Premier LeagueStach Free-Kick Ruins Glasner's Forest Debut as Leeds Win at City Ground
Anton Stach's late whipped free-kick handed Leeds a season-opening Premier League victory at Nottingham Forest, souring Oliver Glasner's first competitive match in charge.
By James Wright · 22 Aug 2026InternationalsTyrhys Dolan Ready for Real Madrid Test After Blackburn Journey
Former Blackburn Rovers winger Tyrhys Dolan says Espanyol will not be overawed when José Mourinho's Real Madrid visit the RCDE Stadium on Saturday evening.
By James Wright · 22 Aug 2026Premier LeagueJaissle: Injury heartbreak at 25 led me to Newcastle United
New Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle says the knee injury that ended his playing career early ultimately set him on the path to St James' Park.
By James Wright · 20 Aug 2026Premier LeagueMcInnes backs Shankland to make big impact at Rangers
Derek McInnes insists Lawrence Shankland is 'too good not to score regularly' and will prove a major influence at Ibrox despite a slow start.
By James Wright · 19 Aug 2026OpinionBBC to Broadcast 38 Live Serie A Matches This Season
BBC ALBA and BBC Sport have secured rights to show 38 live Serie A fixtures in 2025-26, beginning with Atalanta v Sassuolo on Sunday evening.
By James Wright · 19 Aug 2026Women's FootballJackie Burns: Why Burnley Move Is About More Than Football
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jackie Burns has joined WSL2 side Burnley with one eye on a future player-care role, valuing the club's support of her post-career ambitions.
By James Wright · 19 Aug 2026Women's FootballAston Villa's Scandinavian Revolution in the WSL
After a ninth-place finish last season, Aston Villa have overhauled their Women's Super League squad with four Scandinavian signings as manager Natalie Arroyo targets a return to the upper half.
By James Wright · 19 Aug 2026TransfersNewcastle sign Amar Dedic from Benfica in £30m deal
Newcastle United have completed the signing of Bosnian right-back Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m on a five-year deal, filling the gap left by Kieran Trippier.
By James Wright · 18 Aug 2026InternationalsPocognoli's Scotland Challenge: Bold Appointment, Tight Timeline
Sébastien Pocognoli takes charge of Scotland with a mandate for front-foot football, but just weeks to bed in his ideas before competitive fixtures begin.
By James Wright · 17 Aug 2026InternationalsPocognoli's Scotland Challenge: Young Manager, Big Questions
Sébastien Pocognoli's appointment as Scotland manager raises fascinating questions about youth, philosophy and whether a new era can be built in time.
By James Wright · 17 Aug 2026
