John Percy

Episode 3 of Breaking Lines with... and we're joined by journalist John Percy to regale his journey in journalism, the changing landscape of football reporting, and the challenges of the industry.

He talks about the importance of building relationships and contacts, the pressure of breaking stories quickly, and the balance between providing information and maintaining relationships.

The conversation also touches on the scrutiny faced by managers, such as Gareth Southgate, and the excitement and trepidation surrounding the upcoming football season. The conversation also touches on the changing nature of football, the role of statistics in reporting, and the balance between entertainment and technicality in the game.

Finally, when probed about his alter-career, John expresses his passion for film and mentions that if he weren't a football journalist, he would love to cover the film industry; with his preferred genre being a revelation in itself!!!

A fascinating listen, we thank John for his time to chat with us and the many interesting and humorous topics that he spoke about! Enjoy the episode!