Tom Ellis
Tom writes the numbers-first football. He owns the weekly FPL captain pick, the xG-led match breakdowns, the head-to-head deep-dives and the predictor articles. Before joining FootballBoard he was a sports-data analyst — the kind of writer who leads with the metric, then explains why it matters, and slips a caveat in parentheses where most would put a dramatic adjective.
By Tom
30 articlesInter Miami hire Kily González with 32.5% win rate as coach
Inter Miami have appointed former Argentina international Cristian 'Kily' González as head coach as the MLS champions ride a five-match winless run.
By Tom Ellis · 28 Aug 2026TransfersFalkirk boss McGlynn slams Dundee Utd's 'embarrassing' Spencer bids
Falkirk manager John McGlynn has publicly condemned Dundee United's pursuit of midfielder Brad Spencer, calling their three rejected bids 'embarrassing' and insisting the 30-year-old is not for sale.
By Tom Ellis · 27 Aug 2026TransfersRaheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after M3 crash
The former England forward faces three charges following a single-vehicle collision on the M3 in late May, with a magistrates court hearing set for 15 September.
By Tom Ellis · 26 Aug 2026Premier LeagueForfar's Livingstone avoids major damage after neck injury forces abandonment
Forfar Athletic defender Adam Livingstone has been given the all-clear for major damage after a neck injury caused Tuesday's Challenge Cup tie against Formartine United to be abandoned.
By Tom Ellis · 26 Aug 2026TransfersJed York jailed after Ohio prostitution arrest — what it means for Leeds and Rangers
Leeds United and Rangers co-owner Jed York has been convicted and jailed in Ohio after pleading no contest to two charges linked to a prostitution sting.
By Tom Ellis · 25 Aug 2026Premier LeagueAston Villa's 4-0 Brighton Loss: What Went Wrong
Match of the Day's panel described Aston Villa as 'woeful' after a 4-0 home defeat to Brighton in what has been a troubled start to their Premier League season.
By Tom Ellis · 24 Aug 2026Premier LeagueAston Villa beaten 4-0 by Brighton in woeful season opener
Match of the Day pundits Danny Murphy and Joe Hart labelled Aston Villa's 4-0 defeat to Brighton a 'woeful' start to the Premier League season.
By Tom Ellis · 24 Aug 2026Premier LeagueBrighton 4-0 Aston Villa: Emery Says Club Must Accept Difficult Start
Unai Emery called on Aston Villa to face the facts after a chastening opening-day defeat at Brighton, who put four past them in the first half alone.
By Tom Ellis · 23 Aug 2026Premier LeagueIsak's St James' Return: A £125m Move Still Counting Its Cost
Alexander Isak returns to St James' Park on Sunday carrying the weight of a £125m exit, a broken leg, and a first Liverpool season that never truly got started.
By Tom Ellis · 22 Aug 2026TransfersMusiala collapses explained: medication change caused Bayern seizures
Vincent Kompany has confirmed a slight adjustment to Jamal Musiala's treatment plan triggered two on-pitch collapses in four days during Bayern's pre-season friendlies.
By Tom Ellis · 21 Aug 2026ChampionshipInverness CT eye promotion dream after surviving administration
Inverness Caledonian Thistle, League 1 champions last season despite a five-point administration penalty, are being tipped as Scottish Championship dark horses in 2025-26.
By Tom Ellis · 21 Aug 2026Europa LeagueHibs Hold Gent 0-0 to Stay on Course for Conference League
Hibernian secured a goalless draw in Belgium against KAA Gent, leaving the tie level ahead of the second leg at Easter Road next week.
By Tom Ellis · 21 Aug 2026Women's FootballWalti: WSL Standards 'Not Comparable' After Juventus Reality Check
Brighton's Lia Walti says the gap between the WSL and Serie A Femminile was 'extreme', with empty grounds and poor coverage leaving her feeling undervalued.
By Tom Ellis · 21 Aug 2026Women's FootballWalti: WSL professionalism 'not comparable' after Juventus stint
Brighton's Lia Walti says one season at Juventus showed her the WSL's standards are exceptional, citing empty stadiums, poor pitches and a lack of fan culture in Italy.
By Tom Ellis · 21 Aug 2026Europa LeagueHeat damage forces PSG to reverse Ligue 1 opener to Rennes
PSG's Ligue 1 title defence begins away from home after exceptional summer heatwaves left the Parc des Princes pitch too dangerous to play on.
By Tom Ellis · 20 Aug 2026Champions LeagueBodø/Glimt 3-1 NEC: Norwegian side in control of Champions League play-off
Bodø/Glimt won 3-1 away at NEC Nijmegen in the first leg of their Champions League play-off, putting the Norwegian club in a strong position to reach the group stage.
By Tom Ellis · 20 Aug 2026World CupFAW Chief Mooney Calls on Infantino to Step Down as Fifa President
Football Association of Wales CEO Noel Mooney has publicly called for Gianni Infantino to resign, citing broken trust over the failed plan to sell stakes in World Cup rights.
By Tom Ellis · 19 Aug 2026Women's FootballJackie Burns: Northern Ireland keeper planning post-football career
Northern Ireland's number one Jackie Burns, 29, has joined WSL2 side Burnley and is already mapping out a player-care role for life after football.
By Tom Ellis · 19 Aug 2026Stats & FPLFive FPL Tips From Last Season's Overall Winner
Erik Ibsen finished first among 11 million FPL players in 2024-25 despite never having played before. Here are the five principles that got him there.
By Tom Ellis · 19 Aug 2026InternationalsPatrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach at 50
Patrick Vieira has been named as Senegal's new men's head coach, returning to manage the country of his birth after leaving Genoa last November.
By Tom Ellis · 18 Aug 2026InternationalsPatrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach
The former Arsenal captain, born in Senegal and out of work since leaving Genoa last November, has been named as the Lions of Teranga's new head coach.
By Tom Ellis · 18 Aug 2026Stats & FPLFPL 2025-26: Five Big Questions Every Manager Must Answer
From Haaland's record £15.5m price tag to the Rogers vs Palmer dilemma, here are the key calls shaping FPL squads before Friday's 18:30 BST deadline.
By Tom Ellis · 18 Aug 2026Stats & FPLFPL 2025-26: Five Key Questions Every Manager Must Answer
From Haaland's record £15.5m price tag to the Rogers vs Palmer dilemma, BBC Sport's FPL experts break down the biggest decisions before Friday's deadline.
By Tom Ellis · 18 Aug 2026ChampionshipMike Bailey: Former Wolves Captain Dies Aged 84
Mike Bailey, the midfielder who captained Wolverhampton Wanderers and earned two England caps, has died at the age of 84 after a long illness.
By Tom Ellis · 18 Aug 2026Premier LeagueGuardiola-Walker fallout laid bare in new City documentary
An Amazon Prime documentary on Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City captures a heated dressing-room row with Kyle Walker and an emotional plea to his squad.
By Tom Ellis · 18 Aug 2026TransfersBrighton reject £7.5m Rangers bid for Cozier-Duberry
Rangers' £7.5m offer for Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry was turned down, with Championship clubs also circling for a potential loan deal.
By Tom Ellis · 17 Aug 2026OpinionSky Sports drops Baller League live deal ahead of Season 4
Sky Sports will not broadcast Season 4 of the Baller League live, with the six-a-side tournament now seeking a new TV partner after what sources call a natural end to the deal.
By Tom Ellis · 17 Aug 2026Women's FootballSam Tierney stays at relegated Leicester City Women to lead rebuild
Leicester City Women's captain Sam Tierney has committed until 2028 despite WSL relegation, as 14 players depart and a major squad rebuild gets under way.
By Tom Ellis · 17 Aug 2026Stats & FPLEight FPL Picks for 2025-26: Wirtz, Gross and More
From Florian Wirtz at £7.5m to Pascal Gross at £5.5m, here are eight Fantasy Premier League players our experts say can give you an edge this season.
By Tom Ellis · 17 Aug 2026Stats & FPLEight FPL Picks for 2025-26: Wirtz, Gross and More
From Florian Wirtz at £7.5m to Pascal Gross at £5.5m, here are eight FPL selections that could give your squad an edge this season.
By Tom Ellis · 17 Aug 2026
