I was originally a football blogger dreaming of working in the football industry when the idea popped in my head. It was around April time in 2012 and two months later we launched it with the voting for the first awards. Preparations are still under the way for the 2014 awards.
What was the idea behind the voting system, and letting only fans vote?
The idea was based around 100% fan voting. Fans are often forgotten in football and are the most important thing in the sport. I wanted to base the whole system to be driven by fans and allow them to choose which blog is the best.
Do you think it is a good platform in discovering the next group of football journalists?
Most definitely! I thought I knew the majority of blogs in 2012 and I’m seeing more and more every day, new and established blogs. There are thousands out there and more to be discovered yet.
How did you go around linking up with Campo Retro?
We knew we needed a partner for the 2013 Football Blogging Awards after 2012 was funded by my minimal savings. With hem helping support the awards not only are they putting on a great night for us their showing they’re backing football blogging in general. I first met them through a friend of a friend of my Grand-Dad!
Favourite team and why?
Man City and my Dad. Growing up in the shadow of Man United was always hard but now our reward for being so loyal during the worst period of their history is here.
Favourite player and why?
Currently, Aguero. On his day there are not many better players and if only he could stay fit for the full season we’d walk the league each year. We’ve just won it with him out for 4 months; imagine what he would be like for the full season!
Favourite goal and why?
It’s one of two. Obviously THAT goal is up there. One of the best moments of my life and I was on the pitch shortly after with many other fans but the Yaya goal to win us the FA Cup was legendary as it was the first ever trophy I’ve seen us lift.
How do you think England will do at the World Cup?
It’ll go one of two ways and it all depends on the game - Italy. If we win we’ll get to the quarters, maybe semis. If we draw or lose were going out in the group stages. I’ll be in the pub/at work supporting them either way but I’m not holding my breath!
