Oct 19, 2020
David Brayley is an author from Swansea, specialising in sport. He was educated at Brynhyfryd & Crwys Primary Schools, Bishopston & Gowerton Comprehensives and the University of Wales in Newport.
His first book, There’s Only Two Tony Cotteys (Gomer Press 2008) written with former Swansea City, Glamorgan and Sussex footballer/cricketer, Tony Cottey, was short listed for the MCC/Cricket Society Cricket Book of the Year. He also ghosted Cottey’s cricket column in the South Wales Evening Post from 2004-2011.
Brayley’s next book was as co-writer of Swansea City and Wales captain, Ashley Williams’s eponymous Premier League Diary (Y Lolfa 2012) which was followed with two official Quiz and Fact Books for Swansea City FC.
His debut children’s novel, Champion of Champions was published by Leeds based Scratching Shed Publishing in October 2017, and is an inspirational cycling-based tale aimed at Middle Grade readers.
In 2020, Brayley co-authored Chasing a Rugby Dream: Kick-Off, the first in a series of MG rugby books, with Wales and British and Irish Lions star, James Hook.
Brayley is a former school Governor who is passionate about promoting Reading for Pleasure for young people and makes countless school visits across Wales and the wider UK. He has spearheaded the Welsh Government’s ‘Make Time to Read Campaign with Ashley Williams in 2013, worked as a consultant for the National Literacy Trust on their ‘Premier League Reading Stars’ programme, and delivered sports literacy projects for Literature Wales in conjunction with Glamorgan CCC. He has also worked closely with Swansea City FC and Ospreys Rugby and their education programmes.
He is married to Debra and has two daughters, Georgia and Olivia.
Website: https://www.david-brayley.co.uk/
Twitter: @davidbrayley
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Oct 19, 2020
Simon Briggs is a journalist and author who writes for The Telegraph, primarily about cricket, football, tennis and golf. A revised edition of his tribute to the seamy side of Ashes cricket, Stiff Upper Lips and Baggy Green Caps: A Sledger’s History of the Ashes was published in June 2013 by Quercus.
Oct 19, 2020
Rick Broadbent is a sports writer for The Times, for whom he has covered the Olympics, the World Cup, the Champions League Final, the Ryder Cup, Wimbledon, Six Nations Rugby and a variety of motorsports. His most recent book, Endurance: The Life and Times of Emil Zatopek is published by Bloomsbury and has been shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award. Rick has several books to his name. He collaborated with motorcycle legend Ron Haslam on his autobiography Rocket Men (Bantam Press) and Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson on Seize The Day (Hodder & Stoughton). He is also the sole author of three further books: The Big If: The Life and Death of Johnny Owen(Macmillan), Looking For Eric (Mainstream) and Ring of Fire: The Inside Story of Valentino Rossi and MotoGP (Bantam Press, July 2009). Rick’s That Near Death Thing: Inside the Most Dangerous Race in the World, was published in June 2012 and was shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year. Rick’s first children’s book Sports Legends: 50 Inspiring People to Help You Reach the Top of Your Game is published by Walker Books in June 2021.
Oct 19, 2020
James Brown worked on the NME, founded loaded, Jack and Leeds, Leeds, Leeds magazines, and was Editor-in-Chief of British GQ. He is a media entrepreneur, journalist and hosts a weekly show on talkSPORT. His obsession with five-a-side led him to write Above Head Height: A Five-A-Side Life, published in February 2017 (Quercus). He is now down to three matches a week. James is currently working on his next book, Animal House, which will chart his time with Loaded magazine.
Oct 19, 2020
Seth Burkett is an English writer, futsal player and former professional footballer.
Seth’s first book came about as a result of football. Following a series of fortunate events, he was spotted by a scout in Brazil at the age of 18. The Boy in Brazil details a magical season spent playing professional football in Sorriso and was shortlisted for Football Book of the Year at the 2016 British Sport Book Awards.
After returning from Brazil, Seth graduated from Loughborough University with a BA in English & Sports Science and an MA in English.
He went into advertising, working for clients such as Nike and Jaguar Land Rover in copywriting and social media management.
Throughout this time, Seth continued to write. He has had seven books published, including collaborations with footballers and world-famous YouTubers, as well as fiction and non-fiction books for children.
Seth now works full-time as an author, combining his writing with school visits and workshops. He continues to play sport, most recently spending a summer playing professional football in Sri Lanka.
Website: www.sethburkett.com
Twitter: @sethburkett
Instagram: authorseth
Dec 5, 2024
James Burstall is the global CEO of Argonon, the international production group based in London, Los Angeles, New York, Oklahoma and Glasgow. Argonon consists of several production companies producing hundreds of hours of content every year for broadcasters, streamers and brands including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Paramount, Netflix, Sky, Discovery, Nat Geo and many more. The group has won over 130 awards including International Emmys, BAFTAs and RTS Awards. James is also chair of Argonon USA and has been a member of the PACT (Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television) Council since 2022.
Prior to Argonon, James was CEO of Leopard Films and executive produced long-running series, formats and award-winning dramas in the UK, US and across international markets. His best-selling leadership book, The Flexible Method, Prepare to Prosper in the Next Global Crisis, was published by Nicholas Brealey Publishing, part of the Hachette Group, across the globe in 2023.
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