Rhys Pountain

Sports Journalism undergraduate at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) with an excellent knowledge and passion for football. As well as a strong all-round understanding of most major sports. Given my passion for sport and my previous experiences in Business, I know a career in Sports Journalism would be perfect for me.

Edouard Mendy: From unemployment to Champions League finalist

There’s reason for optimism that the towering goalkeeper can help the Blues to Champions League success on Saturday, but the…

4 years ago

Season Review: A lack of consistency restricts Crewe Alexandra’s play-off ambitions

The Railwaymen spent much of the season floating around midtable between the upper stages and the Play-Off places but never…

4 years ago

The Hornets host the Swans in their final EFL Championship game of the season

Watford will be looking to end their successful campaign on a high when they take on Swansea City at Vicarage…

4 years ago

West Ham United lock horns with Chelsea in a fight for the top four as East London meets West London.

West Ham United lock horns with Chelsea in a fight for the top four as East London meets West London,…

4 years ago

Sides with opposing fortunes meet at Old Trafford on Sunday

Manchester United look to cement their position in the Champions League spots, whilst Sean Dyche’s Burnley aim to dispose of…

4 years ago

A historic week and a step in the right direction for English football

This week saw the EFL and Professional Game Match Official (PGMOL) observe the first-ever female football league referee, as well…

4 years ago

Sergio Aguero: A true City legend set to leave the Citizens after 10 years with the Manchester club

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero will leave the club this summer after a captivating 10 years at the Etihad.

4 years ago

Ollie Watkins: The road from non-league to England

Just six years ago, Ollie Watkins was netting for Weston-super-mare in the National League South division, but fast-forward to March…

4 years ago

Will Lingard’s resurgence at West Ham earn him a recall to the Three Lions?

With Jesse Lingard finding form at loan club West Ham United, will the forward be included in Gareth Southgate's England…

4 years ago

Jonson Clarke-Harris: Anything you can do, I can do better

Jonson Clarke-Harris has surfaced as one of the most lethal strikers in the EFL as he aims to direct Peterborough…

4 years ago

Nick Powell: A weight that perhaps weighed too heavy on the shoulders of such a young talent

Rhys Pountain assesses the career of Nick Powell - once tipped to fill Paul Scholes' boots, now at Stoke City.

4 years ago

The centenary battle of the Lilywhites v the Lilliewhites

One side are aiming to be the bottom of the top four while the other's ambition is to be the…

4 years ago

Crystal Palace host Fulham as they both look to move closer to safety

Crystal Palace lock horns with Fulham at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon, a win for the visitors could see them…

4 years ago

Two of the Championship’s form teams meet head-to-head in the East Midlands derby

It's four wins from their last four home games for Derby as they hope to continue their resurgence when they…

4 years ago

Crewe Alexandra: The pioneers of youth development

Crewe Alexandra are one of the Football League's finest producers of youth talent, with Dario Gradi the mastermind behind their…

4 years ago

Reading host Millwall as they look to increase their foothold in the top six

Reading host Millwall in the Championship as they look to consolidate their position in the top-six.

4 years ago