I spent 25 years wanting to write about football but was too shy to do so, despite going home and away, because I didn't think anyone would listen to a girl like me, but the support and encouragement I've had from The Football Writers' Association since starting out last year has been amazing.

Huge congratulations to Mohamed Salah and Alessia Russo crowned the The Football Writers' Association Footballer and Women's Footballer of the Year respectively. Both awards richly deserved - and both by record margins.

Congratulations, Mo 🤩 Mohamed Salah is the The Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year 🏆

Richly deserved

The first Red to win three The Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year awards 🏆🏆🏆

I had a game of padel with Thomas Frank. I was hoping to use my tactical awareness, racquet speed and honed physique to engineer victory. It didn’t quite work out like that.

THE most perfect song.

Many congrats to the three winners. As a judge, I’d say the standard was the highest we’ve ever had. All three have a bright future in the industry (and I recommend sports editors get in there early!)

I am honoured to share that I’ve been named the The Football Writers' Association Hugh McIlvanney Student Football Writer of the Year! It’s been one year since my first article was published, and to receive this award so soon is surreal. Looking forward to what comes next!

As a judge this year, the level of entries were off the charts! Congrats guys! Exciting times ahead 🎉

Really enjoyed Peter’s company either at football or tennis. Great stories and a great story-teller

Brian Glanville 1931 – 2025. A tribute by his friend Richard Williams footballwriters.co.uk/editorial/bria…

Wonderful, warm tribute to Brian Glanville here from Martin Samuel, a current master of our craft: thetimes.com/article/f23166…

Eze has such beautiful technique in everything he does. Just completely natural, didn’t break stride in his run so he could time that finish

Football journalism, how 'match reports' have evolved and why writing needs defending against metrics and 'content.' My commentary for ⁦The Observer⁩ observer.co.uk/news/sport/art…

Saka didn’t even look to cross. Took two glances at the goal and went for it. Beautiful strike